Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS, CSRC strengthens capital markets supervision and connectivity
China and SG discussed implementing the initiatives from the 17th joint council.
MAS, CSRC strengthens capital markets supervision and connectivity
China and SG discussed implementing the initiatives from the 17th joint council.
MAS to further steepen S$NEER gradient in April: analysts
This is despite MAS’ surprise-off cycle tightening in January.
MAS fines Vistra Trust (Singapore) $1.1m for failures in its AML/CFT controls
VSTPL’s failures placed the trust at a higher risk of being used as a conduit for illegal activities, says MAS.
Singapore launches new measures to bolster digital banking security
Banks are asked to remove links in emails and SMS sent to customers.
Cryptocurrency ATMs close down in Singapore following MAS clampdown: report
Two operators, Daenerys and Deodi, have shut down their ATM machines in the city.
Singapore, China reaffirm commitment to financial supervisory cooperation
The supervisory roundtable was held virtually.
New COVID outbreak, inflation, rising interest rates pose risks to Singapore’s financial stability: MAS
Banks should have enough buffers and find climate transition risks manageable.
IBF, MAS launch new skills maps for family office professionals
The new skills maps serve as a resource for training providers and financial institutions to design family office-related training.
DBS’ suffers digital bank service glitch; MAS mulls taking supervisory action
DBS Country Head Shee Tse Koon has apologised for the disruptions.
Cuscaden Scheme acquires MAS, IMDA regulatory nod
This moves the consortium closer to the takeover of SPH.
Olam launches end-to-end carbon management platform
It will support MAS' sustainability agenda.
Singapore: Yes to wholesale, skeptical on retail digital fiat money
SG’s regulator remains iffy on cryptocurrencies—or, in MD Menon’s words, crypto tokens.
MAS proposes four ways financial services can keep their data secure
MAS is paying close attention to rising cases of ransomware and cybersecurity attacks.
Raffles Education board responds to investigation, Oei allegations
MAS and CAD lead the investigation.
Banking on trust – addressing the triple threat of ransomware, regulatory compliance, and consumer confidence
The recent ransomware attack on an insurance company in Singapore has underscored the cyber threats confronting financial institutions.
SGD NEER likely to be supported in MAS’ MPS - HSBC
The policy is expected to normalize in April 2022.
Singapore, Malaysia to link real-time payment systems PayNow, DuitNow
Remittances between the two countries reached S$1.3b in 2020.
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