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Singapore and World Bank's IFC to Support Fintech Development in Asia
2017-05-23T12:49:12.000+02:00
The collaboration is expected to improve economic integration within the ASEAN Area.
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Singapore Ramps Up Efforts to Police Money Laundering Challenges
2017-04-24T11:09:10.000+02:00
The partnership will help Singapore’s capabilities in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.
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MAS Inks Cross-Border Fintech Agreement with French Authorities
2017-03-27T13:03:02.000+02:00
MAS has entered into an agreement with France's ACPR and the AMF.
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Singapore’s MAS Bans Former Goldman Sachs Banker Amid 1MDB Scandal
2016-12-02T09:30:49.000+02:00
Tim Reissner is being punished by the Singapore authorities for breaches relating to his dealings with 1MDB.
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MAS and FINMA Extend Fintech Cooperation Agreement, Cross-Border Exchange
2016-09-12T11:42:03.000+02:00
MAS and FINMA have held joint talks, focusing on fintech regulation and cooperation across both countries.
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MAS Unveils New Fintech Innovation Lab, Looking Glass
2016-08-25T11:19:13.000+02:00
Looking Glass will look to achieve a variety of goals, including the support of fintech solutions for financial institutions.
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MAS Rolls Out Report, New Strategies Governing E-Payments in Singapore
2016-08-19T10:46:58.000+02:00
MAS has published the Singapore Payments Roadmap, looking to streamline electronic payments in the country.
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United Overseas Bank Trains Bankers on Alternative Finance
2016-08-17T12:12:19.000+02:00
The bank is seeking to strengthen its support for startups following a $10 million investment in OurCrowd.
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SGX to Transfer Regulation Function to Separate Subsidiary
2016-07-18T09:26:02.000+02:00
The move is aimed at managing potential conflicts of interest between SGX's commercial and regulatory roles.
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Expected Delays to MAS Trade Reporting
2016-07-06T12:36:01.000+02:00
We note that the date of 1 November 2016 has not yet been confirmed by MAS.
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MAS Goes Big on Fintech
2016-06-24T10:00:57.000+02:00
Singapore is pushing to become a key fintech hub not just for Asia but for the world.
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MAS to Launch New Anti-Money Laundering Initiative
2016-06-13T17:50:02.000+02:00
MAS is looking to crack down on domestic money-laundering cases by launching a new enforcement directive.
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MAS Issues Proposal For Fintech Sandbox
2016-06-06T15:34:17.000+02:00
The Singapore regulator has proposed guidelines for a regulatory sandbox for financial institutions to experiment with fintech.
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CME Clearing Obtains Recognised Clearing House Status in Singapore by MAS
2016-05-27T07:36:41.000+02:00
MAS approved CME Clearing as a recognised clearing house in Singapore.
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Suspends License of V Wealth Capital
2016-05-20T19:39:57.000+02:00
The Singaporean regulator has suspended the financial services license of the firm due to a number of irregularities.
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R5 Garners Live Trading Authorization from MAS
2016-04-08T12:09:16.000+02:00
The authorization will help tap into many EM and local market currencies dealt in Singapore.
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Regulation
MAS Consults on Mandatory Clearing of OTC Derivatives
2015-07-01T22:20:16.000+02:00
The consultation process is a continuation of broader efforts by the regulator to strengthen their oversight of OTC markets.
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Declines Heavy Intervention in FX Markets
2015-04-14T12:03:35.000+02:00
Amidst mounting allegations of intervention, MAS has reiterated its inactivity in supporting the SGD.
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Monetary Authority Of Singapore Scolds CMC Markets over Margin Rates
2015-04-08T15:00:39.000+02:00
The Singapore arm of CMC Markets has been reprimanded by the local regulator for failing to apply prescribed margin rates.
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Cuts Inflation Outlook, Depreciates Singapore Dollar
2015-01-28T14:09:06.000+02:00
The fourth central bank surprise action this month comes from Singapore, where the central bank decided to pursue an accelerated depreciation of the Singapore dollar due to a deteriorating inflationary outlook.
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Singaporean Watchdog Grants Regulatory Approval "In Principle" to Eurex for New Clearing House
2015-01-20T22:42:24.000+02:00
Eurex reports that it has receives "in principle" regulatory clearance from Singaporean financial watchdog the Monetary Authority of Singapore to launch a clearing house. The new clearing house, Eurex Clearing Asia, plans to start in 2016.
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China Extends Sphere of Influence in Asia by Stitching Closer Ties with Singapore
2014-10-27T15:31:02.000+02:00
As China's economic mass continues to expand, its influence on neighbouring countries and world markets is following suit. With Yuan liberalisation continuing at a measured pace, Singapore is in a prime position to benefit.
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Singapore Exchange Launches New Research Portal as Authorities Seek Internationalization
2014-09-22T11:54:45.000+02:00
In a coinciding move, Singaporean authorities and the country's SGX bourse unveil initiatives that are expected to provide transparency, international standardization and better due diligence for the region.
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ASIC Signs Memorandum of Understanding as OTC Market Reforms Loom
2014-09-17T07:00:55.000+02:00
Australia's financial market regulator has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore's Monetary Authority as Asia's regulatory agencies circle the wagons in preparation for potential G20 reforms
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Monetary Authority of Singapore Aims to Make Bond Buying Easier for Retail Investors
2014-09-02T00:01:09.000+02:00
Providing the allegedly safest asset class alternative to retail investors is the right way to go, but isn't the MAS a bit too late to the party with this move and can it provide adequate shielding?
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