Monetary Authority of Singapore

Fraud, Scams & Cybercrime

MAS Bans Ex-AXA Representative for 10 Years for Cheating

By Nithya Subramanian | 07/07/2026

The prohibition order follows a criminal conviction for cheating an individual out of more than SGD 570,000 through fictitious investment schemes.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Proposes Governance Framework for Agentic AI in Finance

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

The framework provides runtime safeguards to ensure autonomous AI agents act within predefined boundaries before executing financial tasks.

Reporting & Disclosures

MAS Gprnt, SGX Partner to Strengthen Climate Reporting for Listed Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

The partnership will upgrade the ESGenome disclosure portal to simplify ISSB-aligned reporting, transition planning, and supply chain engagement for listed companies.

Liquidity Risk

MAS Finalises Tougher Liquidity Risk Rules for Fund Managers

By Nithya Subramanian | 06/07/2026

New guidelines introduce quantitative thresholds for illiquid assets and mandate the availability of anti-dilution tools to protect investors.

Structural Regulation

MAS to Introduce Protected Cell Company Structure for Insurance

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

The move aims to boost alternative risk transfer solutions, alongside a new fast-track approval process for non-traditional investment funds.

Cybersecurity

Post-Quantum Push Exposes Widening Gap Between Regulators and FIs

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 30/06/2026

Despite accelerating cryptography timelines, many APAC entities still treat quantum risk as a distant concern.

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Banks Launch Framework to Support Ageing Population

By Nithya Subramanian | 30/06/2026

Industry-led initiatives include wider cash access, streamlined estate processes, and new protocols for customers with cognitive decline in a first-for-Asia effort.

Structural Regulation

MAS Amends Adviser Rules for Global Listing Board

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS has updated its business conduct notice for corporate finance advisers, introducing specific due diligence provisions for a new category of internationally-listed products.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS to Launch Finance Institute to Scale AI and Tokenisation

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/06/2026

MAS will establish a new institute to accelerate technology adoption, providing industry toolkits, sandboxes, and a knowledge hub.