Monetary Authority of Singapore

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    More Clarity in Rules Key to Tokenisation of VCCs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 15/02/2024

    Tokenising VCCs provides the opportunity to drive greater operational cost efficiencies across the fund lifecycle and explore new business models.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Gprnt: Simplifying ESG Data Management for Financial Services

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 09/02/2024

    Industry experts anticipate the MAS-led digital ESG platform, Gprnt, will improve sustainability reporting across the real economy and financial sector.

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    Fintech / Regtech

    DBS Cuts CEO Compensation Over Digital Banking Disruptions

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/02/2024

    MAS set expectations last November for DBS to hold its senior management accountable for digital banking disruptions that occurred last year.

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    Enforcement

    Singapore Court Jails Director for Wirecard-related Breach of Duty

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 08/02/2024

    The Singaporean national signed letters to Wirecard AG stating various bank account balances, without verifying those balances.

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    AML / KYC

    Singapore: ACIP Issues AML/CFT Guidance to Address CSP Risks

    By Nithya Subramanian | 07/02/2024

    New ACIP paper offers recommendations for banks that receive customer referrals from corporate service providers.

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    MAS Proposes Simplify Data Collection Rules for Insurance Sales

    By Nithya Subramanian | 05/02/2024

    The proposals will streamline financial planning and allow consumers to meet their protection needs more easily, MAS said.

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    AML / KYC

    Samlit Moneychanger Sued After China Police Freezes Funds: Report

    By Nithya Subramanian | 29/01/2024

    While three Chinese nationals working in Singapore alleged breach of agreements and sought compensation. Samlit said it fulfilled all its obligations.

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    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches New Association to Drive Sustainable Finance Collaboration

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 25/01/2024

    The Singapore Sustainable Finance Association aims to support the low-carbon transition and sustainable economic growth in the APAC region.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Hong Kong Firm Targets Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch in Q1

    By Nithya Subramanian | 22/01/2024

    Venture Smart Financial Holdings aims to accumulate USD 500 million in assets under management by the end of 2024.

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    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Spot Bitcoin ETFs Not Suitable for Singapore Retail Investors: MAS

    By Editors | 19/01/2024

    Those who choose to trade spot Bitcoin ETFs in overseas markets must exercise extreme caution, MAS said.

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