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ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Launches Asian Institute of Digital Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2021
The research institute has led efforts to develop a federated learning platform for SME credit analytics that is expected to launch by year-end.
Enforcement
Singapore: 20 More Charges Laid in Nickel Trading Fraud Case
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Ng Yu Zhi has been charged with 20 new counts of cheating, bringing the total number of charges he faces to 51.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.
Enforcement
MAS Bans Ex-UOBKH Employees for Making False Statements
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 03/09/2021
The individuals provided false information to MAS when it was checking whether background checks were included in due diligence for the IPO of a Catalist listed company.
Fintech / Regtech
BIS, Four Central Banks Partner to Test Cross-Border CBDC Use
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 03/09/2021
The BIS Innovation Hub Singapore Centre will test CBDCs for international settlements with the RBA, MAS, BNM and SARB.
Enforcement
Singapore Court Charges UK Man in Wirecard Probe
By Ranamita Chakraborty | 02/09/2021
The man faces charges for abetting the falsification of a document that represented Wirecard’s missing money was being held in escrow.
ESG / Sustainability
LSEG Launches Sustainable Finance Innovation Unit in Singapore
By Editors | 01/09/2021
The new unit is supported by MAS and will focus on creating sustainable finance capabilities across Singapore’s fintech ecosystem.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Grants New Payment Services Licences to FOMO Pay
By Manesh Samtani | 01/09/2021
MAS has granted three new licenses to FOMO Pay, including a DPT services licence. More new licences are expected to be announced shortly.
Fintech / Regtech
ABS Offers Standardised Approach to Bank Data Sharing
By Manesh Samtani | 30/08/2021
A new Data Sharing Handbook provides a framework for banks and non-bank ecosystem partners to share data in a safe, secure and responsible manner.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Announces Finalists for Global CBDC Challenge
By Editors | 30/08/2021
The finalists include ANZ, Citibank, Consensys, HSBC, IBM, Soramitsu, Standard Chartered, among others. They will progress to an eight-week Acceleration Phase to further develop and refine their solutions.
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