Monetary Authority of Singapore

    AML / KYC

    MAS to Deploy Information Sharing Platform for AML/CFT

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/10/2021

    The COSMIC platform will be developed and deployed in phases. The initial participants are DBS, OCBC, UOB, StanChart, Citibank and HSBC.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Grants Two New Licences to Provide DPT Services

    By Editors | 02/10/2021

    DBS Vickers and Independent Reserve have received authorisation under the PSA to provide digital payment token services.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Seeks to Become Global Hub for Carbon Trading

    By Editors | 29/09/2021

    To scale up carbon trading in the city, Singapore plans to work with Climate Impact X, a collaboration between SGX, DBS, Standard Chartered and Temasek.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore, Malaysia to Link PayNow, DuitNow in Q4 2022

    By Pongnut Thanaboonchai | 27/09/2021

    Customers of participating financial institutions will be able to make real-time cross-border transfers using a mobile number.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore: ASFI, WWF Launch Sustainable Finance Academy

    By Editors | 21/09/2021

    ASFI Academy will help ensure the financial sector workforce develops the skills needed to implement MAS’ guidelines on environmental risk management.

    Big Picture

    CBDCs Theaten to Eat Into Banks’ Remittance Fees: Moody’s

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/09/2021

    Fees and commissions banks charge for cross-border transactions will be reduced with wide adoption of CBDCs.

    Securities / Derivatives

    MAS, SGX, Temasek, EDBI to Jointly Boost Singapore Capital Market

    By Editors | 16/09/2021

    MAS and SGX will increase support for high-growth companies seeking to list in Singapore. Temasek and EDB Investments will set up funds to facilitate fundraising.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Authorities Warn of SMS Diversion Attacks

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    Malicious actors gained access to the systems of overseas telecom operators to divert SMS OTPs and authenticate fraudulent card transactions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Thailand, Singapore to Introduce Depository Receipt Linkage

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/09/2021

    Through the new linkage, Singapore and Thailand listed companies will be able to issue depository receipts in each other’s markets.

    Capital / Liquidity

    MAS Issues Draft Standards for Market Risk Capital

    By Editors | 15/09/2021

    MAS seeks feedback on draft provisions in Notice 637 relating to market risk capital and capital reporting requirements.

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