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Enforcement
Singapore Authorities Probe Crowdfunding Platform for Misconduct
By Editors | 02/02/2021
The probe is looking into possible offences under the Penal Code and the Securities and Futures Act by group companies belonging to CoAssets Ltd.
Fintech / Regtech
Reporting in Asia: Cutting Through Complexity
By Amy Kwan | 01/02/2021
Specialists from Bloomberg highlight the need for high-quality data and automation through technology to manage day-to-day reporting and ensure compliance.
Crypto / Digital Assets
SGX-Temasek JV to Digitalise Bond Issuance Workflows
By Editors | 31/01/2021
The JV will partner with Covalent Capital to streamline the listing, straight-through processing and settlement of bonds and activities in bond lifecycle management.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Taskforce Proposes Taxonomy for Identifying Green Activities
By Editors | 29/01/2021
The taxonomy draws on the theoretical underpinnings of the EU taxonomy and proposes a traffic-light system which sets out how activities are classified.
Capital / Liquidity
2021 Outlook for BCBS 239 Compliance in Southeast Asia
By Irene Liu | 26/01/2021
PwC’s South East Asia Consulting team discusses progress made to comply with BCBS 239 in Southeast Asian jurisdictions, providing an outlook and recommendations for the year ahead.
Market Infrastructure
Seven Takeaways from MAS’ Technology Risk Management Guidelines
By Grace Chong | 25/01/2021
The amended guidelines represent a firm step towards further strengthening the defences of Singapore’s financial ecosystem, placing the industry in good stead for the post-Covid economic recovery.
AML / KYC
Financial Crime 2021: Digital ID, Due Diligence, Sanctions
By Editors | 21/01/2021
Last year’s financial crime landscape forced many FIs to rapidly adapt to evolving threats. In the year ahead, a continued focus on risk mitigation is prudent.
Market Infrastructure
MAS Raises Expectations on Technology Risk Management
By Editors | 19/01/2021
The revised guidelines set out higher expectations for FIs in technology risk management, including for assessments of third-party suppliers.
Fintech / Regtech
Asia Has an Opportunity to Demonstrate Global RegTech Leadership
By Manesh Samtani | 18/01/2021
Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo each have an opportunity to demonstrate global leadership in the regtech sector, according to a panel of experts hosted by the Asia Society’s Hong Kong Center.
ESG / Sustainability
ESG Investing Seen As Key Growth Driver for Singapore Fund Managers
By Manesh Samtani | 13/01/2021
86% of Singapore fund managers highlighted ESG investing as a key growth driver, up from 68% in the previous year, according to survey findings from IMAS.
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