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Singapore Strengthens REITs Market
By Editors | 07/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has refined its proposals to strengthen the real estate investment trust market by imposing measures that relax investment rules and safeguard investors’ interests.
Singapore Regulator Cautions against Trading in Exchange Operator SGX
By Editors | 06/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has warned investors to “trade with caution” on shares of the exchange operator SGX.
Singapore to Shield Senior Bondholders from Bank Failures
By Editors | 06/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing to exempt senior bondholders from loss absorption risks in the event of a bank failure.
Singapore Allows Banks to Test Fintech Innovation Without Seeking Approval
By Editors | 02/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said financial institutions are free to test certain digital innovations without the approval of the regulator, while announcing other initiatives aimed at boosting the fintech sector.
MAS Consults on Proposed Regulations for OTC Derivatives Clearing
By Editors | 02/07/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on proposed regulations for central clearing of over-the-counter derivative contracts.
MAS Reprimands SGX for Market Outages
By Editors | 25/06/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has reprimanded the Singapore Exchange for lapses related to market outages and is directing it to improve recovery capabilities and processes.
Regulatory Advisory Firm Bovill Names New Head for Asia
By Editors | 11/05/2015
Specialist financial services regulatory consultancy Bovill said it named Eddie Lim as new head of Bovill Asia.
MAS Announces Domestic Systematically Important Banks, Publishes Framework
By Editors | 01/05/2015
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has published its framework for identifying and supervising domestic systemically important banks in Singapore including the inaugural list of D-SIBs.
Facilitating Securities-based Crowdfunding in Singapore
By Editors | 22/04/2015
The MAS securities-based crowdfunding consultation paper is timely, given the growing interest in recent years.
Securities / Derivatives
Singapore Signs Regional Pact for Cross-Border Capital Raising
By Editors | 03/03/2015
Securities market authorities from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to allow cross-border capital raising, aimed at deepening economic relationships among members of the southeast Asian nations.
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