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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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