Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Securities / Derivatives

    UOB Lists First Product on SGX Using Shenzhen ETF Link

    By Editors | 15/11/2022

    The SGX-listed ETF replicates the performance of SZSE’s ChiNext Index by investing in a Shenzhen-listed ETF managed by Ping An Fund Management.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Five ASEAN Central Banks Sign MoU on Payments Connectivity

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 15/11/2022

    The MoU is the first that brings together multiple ASEAN central banks under a single multilateral agreement to enhance cross-border payments.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    NY Fed, MAS to Test CBDC-based Cross-Border Payments

    By Editors | 11/11/2022

    “Project Cedar Phase II x Ubin+” will seek to enhance designs for atomic settlement of cross-border cross-currency transactions, leveraging wholesale CBDCs as a settlement asset.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    HashKey Obtains New Approvals in Hong Kong, Singapore

    By Editors | 10/11/2022

    HashKey has full approval to operate a crypto trading platform in Hong Kong and in-principle approval to offer fund management services in Singapore.

    ESG / Sustainability

    NGFS Launches New Blended Finance Initiative

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/11/2022

    The initiative, co-led by MAS and DNB, will result in a “Blended Finance Handbook” and “demonstrative projects”.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Regulatory Dynamics for FinTech in Asia Pacific

    By Ian Herbison | 08/11/2022

    Ian Herbison and Saskia Kendall discuss three dynamics shaping the APAC FinTech industry and the need for partnership between the public and private sectors.

    ESG / Sustainability

    Singapore Launches New Climate Finance Accelerator

    By Editors | 07/11/2022

    MAS, Google Cloud and KPMG launched the accelerator to channel capital toward companies with market-ready climate fintech solutions.

    Market Infrastructure

    MAS to Ban Payment for Order Flow from 1 April 2023

    By Manesh Samtani | 07/11/2022

    Brokers “should not receive PFOF in placing and/or executing customers’ orders” because it “introduces conflicts of interests” and is “likely to cause harm to customers”, MAS says.

    Crypto / Digital Assets

    Standard Chartered to Join Partior as Founding Shareholder

    By Editors | 06/11/2022

    The investment will strengthen Partior’s international reach and capabilities, while also helping StanChart accelerate the deployment of blockchain tech across its own network.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS to Expand Funding Support for Financial Sector Innovation

    By Editors | 06/11/2022

    MAS will provide a further SGD 150 million in funding over three years to the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation scheme.

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