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Fintech / Regtech

India’s Cabinet Approves Singapore MoU on Fintech Cooperation

By Editors | 25/10/2018

The MoU was signed in June to establish an India-Singapore joint working group aimed at strengthening fintech cooperation.

Market Infrastructure

ACMF Launches Social and Sustainability Bond Standards for ASEAN

By Editors | 16/10/2018

The new standards complement the ASEAN Green Bond Standards introduced last year. A new framework also announced will facilitate cross-border movement of investment advisers.

Big Picture

E-wallet Operator Oversight to Benefit Singapore Financial Stability: Moody’s

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2018

Coming into force next year, the Payment Services Bill will require e-wallet operators to ring-fence wallet funds from lending activities, a move Moody’s says will benefit banks.

Fintech / Regtech

Singapore, Indonesia Agree to Cooperate on Fintech

By Editors | 15/10/2018

The MOU will facilitate information sharing, promote joint innovation projects and establish a framework to help fintech firms better understand each market.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Shelves ‘KYC Utility’ Project as Costs Surpass Expectations

By Editors | 15/10/2018

The setup cost of the KYC utility exceeds the savings banks would be able to achieve, MAS managing director Ravi Menon told Bloomberg.

AML / KYC

Europe’s AMLD5 and its Impact on AML Regulations in Asia

By Claus Christensen | 15/10/2018

While AMLD5 confirms the EU’s leadership role in AML legislation, similar efforts have been seen in Asia, says Claus Christensen at Know Your Customer Ltd.

AML / KYC

MAS to Help Crypto Firms Access Banking Services – Report

By Manesh Samtani | 11/10/2018

Ravi Menon told Bloomberg that MAS is trying to bring banks and crypto startups together to see if an understanding can be reached.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Issues Guidelines on Provision of Robo-Advisory Services

By Editors | 09/10/2018

Guidelines allow digital advisers to pass client orders to brokerage firms for execution without the need for an additional capital markets services licence.

Market Infrastructure

Hong Kong, Singapore Gear Up Reform in Asset Management Sector

By Manesh Samtani | 04/10/2018

Remi Toucheboeuf at BNP Paribas Securities Services sat down with Regulation Asia to talk about new opportunities for fund managers in Hong Kong and Singapore.