Monetary Authority of Singapore

    AML / KYC

    MAS to Review Liability Framework for Card Scams by Year-end

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 27/07/2021

    The Singapore police received 89 reports of fraudulent card transactions performed with SMS OTPs between September 2020 and February 2021.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore: “Several” DPT Licences in Final Stages of Review

    By Editors | 27/07/2021

    Of around 170 digital payment token service providers who applied for a licence, 30 applications have been withdrawn after engagement with MAS and two have been rejected.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS, SFA Launch 2021 SFF Global FinTech Awards

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 22/07/2021

    The theme for the 2021 awards is “Emerging from a pandemic, the road to recovery”. The awards will be hosted entirely on API Exchange.

    Enforcement

    Singapore: Three Individuals Charged for Insider Trading

    By Editors | 22/07/2021

    The former CFO of SGX-listed Broadway Industrial Group communicated insider information to two other individuals.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Reviewing Carbon Price Trajectory, says MAS Chief

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 21/07/2021

    The government is reviewing its targets for the price of carbon to ensure it helps Singapore meet its climate commitments.

    AML / KYC

    SFC Issues Warning on Unregulated Virtual Asset Platforms

    By Editors | 18/07/2021

    Soon after the SFC’s statement, Binance announced that stock tokens will no longer be available for purchase on its website.

    MAS to Refine Financial Advisory Remuneration Rules

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/07/2021

    MAS proposes to refine the tier structure requirements and clarify the types of remuneration that can be paid as overriding benefits.

    AML / KYC

    MAS, ABS Working to Improve Safeguards Against Scams – Reports

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 14/07/2021

    A task force has been set up to help Singapore’s financial industry improve safeguards against scams and fraudulent transactions.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Proposes Additional AML/CFT Requirements for FIs

    By Manesh Samtani | 13/07/2021

    MAS proposes requirements for dealings in precious stones and metals, transactions involving digital payment tokens, and customers that may be considered higher risk shell companies.

    ESG / Sustainability

    International Organisations to Launch Climate Training Alliance

    By Editors | 12/07/2021

    The initiative will see the establishment of a dedicated online portal for global training on climate risks for central banks and supervisors.

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