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Securities / Derivatives
Growing Awareness of Anti-Money Laundering in Asia Pacific
By Editors | 31/03/2014
According to KPMG’s Global AML Survey 2014, 88 percent of more than 300 respondents worldwide said that AML is a priority for senior management.
Management Changes at Monetary Authority of Singapore
By Editors | 27/03/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced senior management changes within the organisation.
Singapore to Regulate Virtual Currency Exchanges
By Editors | 13/03/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will regulate virtual currency intermediaries, to combat potential risks from money-laundering or terrorism-related financing.
Singapore Plans New Measures to Strengthen Stock Market
By Editors | 10/02/2014
Singapore regulators plan wide-scale reforms to regulations governing equity markets.
Singapore’s First Bitcoin ATM to Arrive in March Amid Regulatory Warning
By Editors | 04/02/2014
Singaporeans will be able to swap their physical dollars for Bitcoins when the first ATM for the virtual currency lands next month.
Singapore Opens RQFII License for Local Financial Institutions
By Editors | 28/01/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore introduces Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) license, bolstering the country’s credentials as an offshore yuan hub.
Singapore Releases Report on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
By Editors | 13/01/2014
A Singapore government-wide National Risk Assessment (NRA) exercise over two years has found in many sectors a robust regime to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
MAS Issues Response on Consultation Papers
By Editors | 02/01/2014
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued their response to the feedback on MAS Notice 637 and Covered Bonds Issuance by Singapore Banks.
MAS Consultation Paper on Changes to Banking Act
By Editors | 29/11/2013
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing several changes to the Banking Act (BA) to strengthen its supervisory oversight […]
Securities / Derivatives
EMIR Drives Legal Entity Identifiers Adoption in APAC
By Editors | 28/11/2013
The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) has become the key driver this year for Asian regulators beginning to include pre-LEI codes in their reporting requirements
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