MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

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    Securities / Derivatives

    The Path to Readiness for HKMA’s Derivatives Reporting Rewrite

    By Priya Kundamal | 16/06/2025

    HKMA’s new derivatives reporting rules require firms to prioritise testing and stakeholder engagement, writes DTCC’s Priya Kundamal.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Bitget and Bybit Consider Move Away from Singapore: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    Both firms, which operate in Singapore without a full licence, are considering reassigning staff to Dubai or Hong Kong.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Sets Deadline for Mandatory 2FA on Online Financial Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    MAS has set a 12 September 2025 deadline for financial institutions to implement 2FA. Other safeguards include prompt notifications and strong password policies.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    Singapore Eyes Green, Digital Finance to Boost China-ASEAN Ties

    By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2025

    MAS deputy managing director Leong Sing Chiong said FIs are exploring partnerships in areas such as capital market linkages, digital finance and sustainable finance.

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    Enforcement

    Singapore to Block Websites of Two Unlicensed Online Trading Platforms

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/06/2025

    From 20 June, the Singapore public will not be able to access Octa and XM’s online platforms as they don’t have the requisite licences.

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    AML / KYC

    Banks Need Both Tech and Talent to Combat TBML: Experts

    By Nathan Lynch | 09/06/2025

    While banks are innovating to tackle TBML, the complexity of trade means they must continue to rely on human experience […]

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    MAS Issues Clarification on DTSP Regulatory Regime

    By Manesh Samtani | 06/06/2025

    Existing licensed firms are not impacted by the new rules, which target firms that exclusively serve overseas clients from Singapore.

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    Big Picture

    Singapore Eyes Increased Connectivity to Boost Competitiveness

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/06/2025

    Minister Chee Hong Tat discusses Singapore’s push to stay competitive by strengthening trust, deepening regional links, and streamlining financial regulations.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Sharpens Focus on Source of Wealth Due Diligence

    By Manesh Samtani | 05/06/2025

    New guidelines in Singapore call for more robust source of wealth checks in banking and wealth management, experts say.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore Court Allows 1MDB’s $394m Claim Against BSI Bank to Proceed

    By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2025

    The court rejected BSI Bank’s bid to strike out the case, allowing 1MDB and Brazen Sky Limited to seek compensation.

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