Monetary Authority of Singapore

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Should Bankers Even Be Paid?

By Peter Guy | 15/01/2015

Regulators have embarked on a long and winding crusade to control bankers’ salaries.

Trading & Investment

Singapore to Allow Increased Access to Corporate Bonds

By Editors | 30/12/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will propose legislations that will make it easier for companies to offer bonds to retail investors in a bid to boost the bond market.

Market Abuse

Singapore Returns $8 Billion to Banks Involved in Rate Rigging

By Editors | 06/11/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has returned S$10 billion ($8 billion) in fines it levied on 19 banks connected to the rigging of financial benchmarks and foreign exchange.

Payments & Settlements

China Allows Direct Trading of Renminbi, Singapore Dollar

By Editors | 28/10/2014

China has allowed the direct trade between its currency and the Singapore dollar, helping to boost business ties between the two economies.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Seeks Reforms on REIT Market Rules

By Editors | 09/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has consulted the industry on a series of reforms to Singapore’s real estate investment trust (REIT) market that relaxes investment rules and imposes measures that safeguard interest of investors.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

Singapore Plans Legislative Changes to Boost Financial Advisory Industry

By Editors | 06/10/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking industry views on legislations that will raise the standards and professionalism of the financial advisory (FA) industry, and encourage greater efficiency in the distribution of life insurance and investment products.

KYC & CDD

Singapore Consults on New FATCA Compliance Rules

By Editors | 21/09/2014

Singapore authorities are seeking industry views on new regulations to help financial institutions in Singapore comply with the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Exchange Seeks Broader Enforcement Powers, Listing Committees

By Editors | 18/09/2014

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is seeking industry views on its bid for broader enforcement powers against market participants that violate its listing rules.

Structural Regulation

Australia, Singapore Agree on Access to OTC Derivatives Data

By Editors | 17/09/2014

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Monetary Authority of Singapore is giving each other access to relevant data from trade repositories licensed in either markets under new agreement.