Monetary Authority of Singapore

    Singapore’s Insurers Gets New Culture and Conduct Guidance

    By Ranamita Chakraborty | 23/03/2022

    Two new papers have been published to help Singapore’s insurance industry in elevating their culture and conduct standards.

    Fintech / Regtech

    BIS, Central Banks Complete Development of Multi-CBDC Prototypes

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 23/03/2022

    The initial phase of Project Dunbar has proved that the concept of multi-CBDCs is technically viable, says a new project report.

    Enforcement

    MAS Bars Former DBS Wealth Planner for Cheating Clients

    By Editors | 20/03/2022

    The former DBS Bank wealth planning manager fraudulently deceived clients into transferring SGD 490,000 into his personal bank account.

    ESG / Sustainability

    MAS, CDP Partner to Enhance Access to Quality ESG Data

    By Editors | 20/03/2022

    MAS and CDP will collaborate to explore the exchange of information between CDP’s disclosure system and MAS’ Project Greenprint.

    AML / KYC

    MAS Issues Guidance on Russia Sanctions Compliance

    By Manesh Samtani | 17/03/2022

    Crypto exchange operators have all been instructed to provide details of their Russia-linked clients to the regulator.

    Fintech / Regtech

    DTC, Hodlnaut Get In-Principle Approval for DPT Services in SG

    By Editors | 17/03/2022

    Digital Treasures Center enables merchants to accept crypto in payments. Hodlnaut offers cryptocurrency borrowing and lending services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    MAS Guidance on Stablecoins Set to Impact Crypto Firms

    By Manesh Samtani | 15/03/2022

    Stablecoins must be treated as DPTs rather than e-money. A new notice specifies a risk warning that must be provided to all customers of DPT services.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Paxos, Sygnum to Offer Digital Asset Services in Singapore

    By Editors | 11/03/2022

    Paxos will gain a DPT licence under the Payment Services Act. Sygnum will provide fund unit tokenisation and securitise NFTs and metaverse assets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Greening Asia Through Data and Regulation

    By Steven Yankelson | 09/03/2022

    Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Best Execution Requirements Come into Force in Singapore

    By Manesh Samtani | 08/03/2022

    MAS finalised the best execution requirements in September 2020, giving firms an 18-month transitional period for compliance.

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