Monetary Authority of Singapore

KYC & CDD

Regulatory Pressures Drive Demand for Client Management Solutions in Asia Pacific

By Editors | 08/09/2014

In a sign of an increasing regulatory pressure for financial institutions in Asia Pacific, regulatory onboarding, entity data and client lifecycle management solutions provider Fenergo is expanding in the region.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Seeks Wider Retail Access to Bonds

By Editors | 02/09/2014

Singapore plans wider retail investor participation in the bond market by offering increased access to corporate bonds in a bid to boost trade in securities.

Trading & Investment

ASEAN Launches Collective Investment Scheme

By Editors | 26/08/2014

Singapore-based fund managers can now offer their funds directly to investors in Malaysia and Thailand under a streamlined authorization process following the launch of the ASEAN Collective Investment Scheme (CIS).

Credit Risk

Indian Large Banks Trim Exposure in Singapore

By Editors | 20/08/2014

India’s large banks are reducing their exposure in Singapore amid tightened regulation and oversight by the Monetary Authority of Singapore of foreign banks.

Anti-Money Laundering

Leveraging Technology for Compliance and Performance

By Editors | 19/08/2014

Accuity CEO Hugh Jones describes how advanced systems are revolutionising banks’ ability to meet regulations.

Data Privacy

Singapore Plans Enhanced Oversight of Credit Bureaus

By Editors | 12/08/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is seeking industry views on a proposal to tighten oversight of credit bureaus.

Market Abuse

Singapore Seeks Tougher Rules for Financial Benchmarks

By Editors | 29/07/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing a legislation that will introduce a regulatory framework for financial benchmarks.

Trading & Investment

Singapore Plans Stronger Safeguards for Investors

By Editors | 22/07/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will require providers of investment products to rate their offerings for complexity and risks, as part of measures aimed at enhancing regulatory framework to safeguard investors’ interests.

Anti-Money Laundering

Singapore Tightens Rules Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

By Editors | 19/07/2014

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is requiring banks and other financial institutions to perform a risk assessment on money laundering and terrorist financing at a wider institutional level, beyond the assessment of individual customers.