Monetary Authority of Singapore

Anti-Money Laundering

FATF Prioritising Terrorist Financing and De-risking

By Editors | 16/10/2015

President of money laundering task force sets agenda at Compliance Forum on SIBOS Day 2

Liquidity Risk

Bank of China’s Singapore Branch Appoints AxiomSL for Basel III Liquidity Risk Management and Reporting Solution

By Editors | 13/10/2015

BOC Singapore will deploy the AxiomSL liquidity solution to meet the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) 649 liquidity reporting requirements for its Singapore operations.

Capital Adequacy

MAS Consults on Implementation of Basel Revisions

By Editors | 11/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on proposed amendments to implement revisions to the Basel III Capital Framework.

Liquidity Risk

Singapore Consults on LCR Disclosure Requirements

By Editors | 11/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on a set of proposed disclosure requirements to complement the Liquidity Coverage Ratio requirement for banks.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ICE Clear Singapore Recognised as Third Country CCP

By Editors | 06/10/2015

Intercontinental Exchange has announced that ICE Clear Singapore has been recognised as a third-country central counterparty in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared OTC Derivatives

By Editors | 03/10/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper proposing to implement margin requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivative trades to reduce counterparty credit risks.

Trading & Investment

MAS Enhances Regulatory Safeguards for Investors

By Editors | 25/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will proceed with enhancements to its regulatory framework for safeguarding investors’ interests.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Regulator Seeks to Enhance Supervisory Powers and Strengthen Business Conduct

By Editors | 21/09/2015

MAS proposes legislative amendments to enhance its supervisory powers and strengthen business conduct of regulated entities.

Structural Regulation

MAS Cites Tax Concerns as ARFP Stumbling Block

By Editors | 19/09/2015

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has cited unfair tax treatments as its reason for not moving forward with the Asia Region Funds Passport scheme.