MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Singapore’s First Crypto Litigation Highlights Need for Regulatory Clarity

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/12/2018

    The outcome of B2C2 v. Quoine could inform regulators’ considerations on the next set of rules for crypto exchanges, which in time may provide greater clarity for investors.

    AML / KYC

    Singapore Pushes Data Analytics, Collaboration to Counter Financial Crime

    By Editors | 30/11/2018

    A new report by Singapore’s AML/CFT Industry Partnership identifies key weaknesses of current approaches that can be addressed with data analytics and greater industry collaboration.

    Capital / Liquidity

    Singapore Banking System Can Withstand Severe Shocks – MAS

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/11/2018

    The MAS financial stability review says asset quality is improving despite loan growth, and banks continue to maintain healthy provisioning and liquid assets “well above regulatory requirements”.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS Grants First Private Securities Exchange Licence to CapBridge

    By Editors | 23/11/2018

    The regulatory approval allows CapBridge to operate a private securities exchange, called ‘1exchange’, where investors can buy and sell securities issued by private companies.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    What SGX Expects of Listed Companies Conducting an ICO

    By Boon Gin Tan | 20/11/2018

    SGX RegCo chief Boon Gin Tan offers clarity around the regulatory obligations of listed companies that may choose to offer ICOs as a way to finance business growth.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS, Central Banks Explore Alternative Models for Cross-Border Payments

    By Manesh Samtani | 20/11/2018

    The central banks of Singapore, Canada and England jointly released a report discussing emerging opportunities for digital transformation in cross-border payments.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Payment Services Bill Finalised, Tabled in Parliament

    By Manesh Samtani | 19/11/2018

    The Bill aims to provide a more conducive environment for innovation in payment services, while ensuring that risks across the payments value chain are mitigated.

    Market Infrastructure

    Singapore Banking Body Publishes Cybersecurity Assessment Guidelines

    By Editors | 16/11/2018

    The guidelines provide financial institutions with best practices and guidance on planning and conducting Red Teaming exercises to enhance security testing.

    Fintech / Regtech

    India’s Modi Launches Online Marketplace for Fintech Services

    By Editors | 16/11/2018

    India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 November at Singapore Fintech Festival announced the launch of APIX, an online marketplace and sandbox for cross-border fintech services.

    Press Release

    DTCC Wins Best Solution in Trade Reporting

    By Editors | 15/11/2018

    DTCC has been awarded the Best Solution in Trade Reporting in the inaugural Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2018.

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