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ESG / Sustainability
MAS to Set New Disclosure Standards for Retail ESG Funds
By Manesh Samtani | 10/09/2021
Enhanced disclosures will be required from retail ESG funds next year. NUS will launch a new centre of excellence this year to groom ESG talent.
Fintech / Regtech
Why Clarity Around Digital Asset Regulations is Vital for Innovation
By Rahul Advani | 09/09/2021
Ripple’s Rahul Advani explains the importance of regulatory clarity in the digital asset space, and what an appropriate regulatory framework entails.
MAS Forms Sustainability Group, Appoints Chief Sustainability Officer
By Editors | 07/09/2021
The new group will coordinate MAS’ green finance and sustainability agenda to strengthen the financial sector’s resilience against environmental risks.
Market Infrastructure
Singapore Minister Urges FIs to Pursue International Postings
By Manesh Samtani | 07/09/2021
MAS will extend the funding duration from 3 to 6 months for the overseas component of its Finance Associate Management Scheme starting next year.
Market Infrastructure
Implementing the Final Phase of MAS’ OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime
By Priya Kundamal | 06/09/2021
Firms coming into scope on 1 October need to quickly complete onboarding and test their reporting to DTCC’s Singapore trade repository.
Fintech / Regtech
StanChart, NTUC Enterprise to Form Singapore Digital Bank
By Editors | 06/09/2021
A Standard Chartered subsidiary will hold 60 percent of the digital banking venture under a licence obtained from MAS in December.
Enforcement
MAS Orders Halt to Singapore Services From Binance.com
By Editors | 05/09/2021
Binance Asia Services, which operates Binance.sg, is a “distinct entity” and may still operate under an exemption while its licence application is under review.
ESG / Sustainability
Singapore Launches Asian Institute of Digital Finance
By Manesh Samtani | 05/09/2021
The research institute has led efforts to develop a federated learning platform for SME credit analytics that is expected to launch by year-end.
Enforcement
Singapore: 20 More Charges Laid in Nickel Trading Fraud Case
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Ng Yu Zhi has been charged with 20 new counts of cheating, bringing the total number of charges he faces to 51.
Fintech / Regtech
Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX
By Editors | 03/09/2021
Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.
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