Monetary Authority of Singapore

AML / KYC

UBS Intensifying Scrutiny of Asia Wealth Clients - Reports

By Editors | 19/10/2025

UBS is reportedly working with Deloitte and KPMG to screen client documentation for any indications of illicit activities.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Launches BLOOM Initiative to Advance Settlement Capabilities

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/10/2025

Building on Project Orchid, the platform creates a unified digital settlement framework for seamless multi-currency transfer and tokenised asset redemption.

Crypto / Digital Assets

BCBS May Re-evaluate Bank Capital Standards for Crypto - Report

By Manesh Samtani | 17/10/2025

BCBS Chair Erik Thedéen said the rapid growth of stablecoins could be a reason to review the rules, which were developed in 2022.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Singapore to Step Up Public Education on Stablecoins

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

As MAS finalises its new regulatory framework, Gan Kim Yong, said that SGD stablecoins pose no threat to monetary stability for now.

Securities / Derivatives

Avanda Launches Singapore Fund Under MAS Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2025

The Singapore Discovery Fund becomes the second fund rolled out under MAS’s market development initiative, aims to revitalise the local equity market.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Proposes Tighter Oversight of Banks’ Related Party Transactions

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/10/2025

New consultation proposes stricter definitions, exposure limits, and reporting requirements to curb conflicts of interest and enhance governance in banks.

Fintech / Regtech

MAS Launches AI Knowledge Hub for Financial Sector

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

The knowledge hub, launched under the PathFin.ai programme, is part of a broader push to strengthen responsible AI adoption and workforce upskilling in the financial sector.

Capital / Liquidity

MAS Bans Retail Access to AT1, Tier 2 Capital Instruments

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

MAS has tightened investor protection by barring retail access to AT1 and Tier 2 bank instruments and refining capital requirements for insurers.

Crypto / Digital Assets

MAS Defers Adoption of Cryptoasset Capital Framework

By Nithya Subramanian | 10/10/2025

MAS delayed its Basel-aligned cryptoasset capital framework to 2027 or later amid industry concerns over regulatory arbitrage and restrictive blockchain rules.