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Fintech / Regtech
Regulatory Reporting Lessons from Singapore and Australia
By Editors | 04/05/2021
MAS and APRA are among the regulators that have wholeheartedly endorsed the use of technology to improve the quality, accuracy and speed of reporting.
AML / KYC
Data Analytics Becoming Embedded at Singapore FIs
By Manesh Samtani | 02/05/2021
The increased use of data analytics and digital processes has led to increased AML/CFT effectiveness, according to Assistant Managing Director Ms Loo Siew Yee.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Launches RegTech Grant Scheme, Enhances DAG Scheme
By Editors | 01/05/2021
The RegTech grant scheme is available to Singapore-based FIs to help them enhance processes and capabilities in their risk management and compliance functions.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS to Explore Options for Connecting m-CBDC Platforms
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 30/04/2021
MAS is partnering with the BIS Innovation Hub and central banks to design, develop and test new m-CBDC models for cross-border settlement.
Fintech / Regtech
Singapore, Thailand Launch Real-time Payment Link
By Manesh Samtani | 29/04/2021
The participating banks include DBS, OCBC, UOB, Bangkok Bank, Kasikornbank, Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank.
Fintech / Regtech
DBS, JP Morgan, Temasek Team Up on Cross-border Payments
By Manesh Samtani | 28/04/2021
An open platform will be developed to enable real-time cross-border multi-currency payments, trade finance, foreign exchange and DVP securities settlements.
Securities / Derivatives
MAS Forms Industry Group to Develop Asset Management Sector
By Editors | 28/04/2021
The Singapore Funds Industry Group will bring together key players to formulate strategies to develop the asset management ecosystem.
ESG / Sustainability
IMAS Launches ESG E-Learning Module for Asset Managers
By Editors | 27/04/2021
The module covers the EnRM Guidelines issued by MAS in December, supplemented with case studies to facilitate application by the industry.
Fintech / Regtech
MAS Calls on Governments to Advance Digital Infrastructure
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 27/04/2021
MAS will seek to build a consortium of countries to explore the potential of digital infrastructure for cross-border use.
Enforcement
SG Police Lay More Charges in Nickel Trading Fraud Case
By Editors | 26/04/2021
Ng Yu Zhi allegedly cheated five individuals into paying around S$8.8mn for nonexistent forward contracts purported to be for the sale of nickel to a metals trader.
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