Monetary Authority of Singapore

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Grants RMO Licence to Digital Asset Platform SDAX

By Editors | 13/09/2021

SDAX allows asset owners to tokenise and list their assets as digital securities. Its first real estate token listing is expected within 2021.

Market Infrastructure

RBC Capital Markets to Launch FX Infrastructure in Singapore

By Editors | 12/09/2021

RBC says the new e-FX server and pricing engine was developed with support from MAS and will be launched by year-end.

ESG / Sustainability

MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021

Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.

Fintech / Regtech

Why Clarity Around Digital Asset Regulations is Vital for Innovation

By Rahul Advani | 09/09/2021

Ripple’s Rahul Advani explains the importance of regulatory clarity in the digital asset space, and what an appropriate regulatory framework entails.

MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

By Editors | 07/09/2021

The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.

Market Infrastructure

Singapore Minister Urges FIs to Pursue International Postings

By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2021

MAS will extend the funding duration from 3 to 6 months for the overseas component of its Finance Associate Management Scheme starting next year.

Market Infrastructure

Implementing the Final Phase of MAS’ OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime

By Priya Kundamal | 06/09/2021

Firms coming into scope on 1 October need to quickly complete onboarding and test their reporting to DTCC’s Singapore trade repository.

Fintech / Regtech

StanChart, NTUC Enterprise to Form Singapore Digital Bank

By Editors | 06/09/2021

A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.

Enforcement

MAS Orders Halt to Singapore Services From Binance.com

By Editors | 05/09/2021

Binance Asia Services, which operates Binance.sg, is a “distinct entity” and may still operate under an exemption while its licence application is under review.