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MAS to Inspect Credit Suisse amid Money Laundering Scandal
2023-10-18T09:11:17.375+02:00
MAS officials will conduct interviews and review documents.
In 2017, Credit Suisse faced scrutiny from MAS for the '1MDB scandal', resulting in a S$700,000 fine.
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Upbit's Singapore Entity Gets In-Principal Approval for MPI License
2023-10-16T10:42:40.517+02:00
Upbit's In-Principal Approval marks a step towards offering regulated services.
Singapore has emerged as a global cryptocurrency hub.
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SGX Reports Record FX and Commodity Trading Activity in September
2023-10-13T16:07:51.830+02:00
The exchange has launched an equity ETF focusing on climate action.
A growing interest in sustainable finance drives increased trading activity.
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Ripple Cements Singapore Presence with MPI License
2023-10-04T08:29:17.178+02:00
The license has been awarded after the company Ripple received in-principle approval.
Recently, several other crypto companies also received the same license.
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Sygnum Singapore Gains Full License for Crypto Brokerage Services
2023-10-02T21:00:10.287+02:00
The firm will offer digital payment token (DPT) brokerage services.
Individual investors and institutions can trade crypto through Sygnum's platform.
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"A Vital Market": Coinbase Obtains Singapore License
2023-10-02T09:20:36.294+02:00
The exchange gained an in-principal license last year.
It is stressing on offering locally curated services in Singapore.
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Singapore Authorities Arrest Co-Founder of 3AC in Bankruptcy Case
2023-09-29T19:31:51.685+02:00
Zhu was arrested for failure to cooperate in bankruptcy proceedings.
3AC's downfall is traced to alleged poor risk management and debt default.
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Analysis: FX Traders from Singapore Were Most Active in June
2023-09-28T14:50:46.789+02:00
May hinted at a slowdown, June shows a typical summer lull.
June sees a sharp drop in trading activity, Singapore leads.
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Singapore's MAS Comes Out Swinging with $20M in Fines for Financial Misconduct
2023-09-19T11:26:00.742+02:00
MAS has released its 4th Enforcement Report, highlighting a stricter approach to financial misconduct.
The report unveils a focus on regulating digital assets in the coming years.
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Singapore Bans Three Arrows Capital Founders for Nine Years
2023-09-14T12:00:15.432+02:00
The two founders were blamed for several regulatory reporting lapses.
The fund collapsed last year, triggering a broader crypto market downturn.
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Tiger Brokers Goes Big with New Fund Management Venture in Singapore
2023-09-14T10:08:39.289+02:00
Tiger Fund Management officially started its operations in the Asian market.
The firm has secured partnerships with Yuanta Securities, aiming to launch a money market fund.
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News Nuggets | 11 September: New Spectrum Markets Member; AsiaNext's Singapore License
2023-09-11T11:29:28.158+02:00
Also, the crackdown of Malaysia and Hong Kong regulators.
Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
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Payoneer Eyes Singapore’s SMEs: Obtains Major Payment Institution License
2023-08-16T14:06:58.845+02:00
The license was awarded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The license enables the company to offer new services, including cross-border transfers.
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Blockchain.com and TerraPay Secure Payments Licenses in Singapore
2023-08-08T09:22:25.210+02:00
Blockchain.com receives a full license after securing in-principle approval in 2022.
For both companies Singapore acts as an important hub in the Southeast Asia region.
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FinTech
Singapore Tops as Southeast Asia Reports Record Investments in Fintech
2023-07-14T18:22:55.863+02:00
ASEAN reported a record amount of fintech investments in 2022.
Singapore ranks top, bolstered by a sound financial infrastructure.
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Singapore Proposes New Measures for Digital Payment Token Services
2023-07-03T13:26:17.641+02:00
The MAS has introduced a statutory trust for Digital Payment Token services.
The regulator has restricted lending and staking services.
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Singapore’s Central Bank Launches Framework for Digital Asset Networks
2023-06-26T16:04:01.881+02:00
The project brings together 11 partners, including giant financial institutions.
Among the key areas are wealth management, fixed income, and foreign exchange.
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Ripple Gains In-Principal Approval for Singapore Payments License
2023-06-22T08:17:48.107+02:00
The license has been granted to the local subsidiary of the company.
Several other crypto firms also received the same license.
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Singapore Fines Banks, Insurer $2.8M for Breaches Linked to Wirecard Case
2023-06-21T19:00:15.908+02:00
MAS said the financial institutions had inadequate anti-money laundering controls.
Wirecard was a German payments firm that collapsed in 2020.
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Gemini Expands APAC Operations with New Hires and Engineering Hub
2023-06-20T21:00:25.145+02:00
The exchange is seeking to establish itself outside the United States.
Gemini also stated it is building its second-largest engineering hub in India.
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Tools for Brokers Elevates APAC Sales Manager to Singapore Head
2023-06-14T08:10:01.290+02:00
Han Ong joined Tools for Brokers last October.
He will now be responsible for business growth in APAC.
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Sygnum Inches Closure to Get Singapore's Payment Institution License
2023-06-13T08:24:08.800+02:00
The company already holds a capital markets license in the city-state.
Several other crypto firms recently obtained a Singapore license.
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Circle Singapore Gains MAS Approval for Digital Payments Service
2023-06-07T08:38:17.504+02:00
The company can now offer cross-border and domestic money transfer services.
Earlier, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and others also received the same license.
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Singapore Proposes Restrictions on Financial Product Promotions
2023-04-25T12:22:51.062+02:00
MAS proposed restrictions on both physical and digital promotions.
It will accept public feedback until 30 June.
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CMC's CFDs Clients in Singapore Can Access 'Invest' from May
2023-04-04T10:01:21.200+02:00
The platform will start opening new accounts in Q3.
It is already available in the UK and Australia.
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