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SVB Crisis: Impact on Singaporean Startups Limited, Says Central Bank
Singapore's banking system has "insignificant exposures" to failed US banks.
The system remains "sound and resilient," the apex monetary authority announced.
Monday, 13/03/2023 | 12:43 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech
UK and Singapore Agree to 'Deepen Cooperation' in Fintech
UK fintech investment grew 24% YoY to $9.1 billion in the first half of 2022.
Report ranks Singapore as South East Asia's leading fintech hub.
Friday, 25/11/2022 | 14:55 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
News
Singapore Police Investigating Crypto Platform Hodlnaut for Fraud
The platform suspended all activities in August.
It reported massive exposure to FTX.
Friday, 25/11/2022 | 08:18 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Singapore’s MAS: FTX Not Licensed, Protection of Local Users Impossible
The regulator noted that FTX operated as an offshore entity.
It reiterated that FTX's local subsidiary Quoine was included in bankruptcy filing.
Monday, 21/11/2022 | 17:15 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
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CryptoCurrency
Paxos Becomes “Major Payments Institution” in Singapore
It has had a presence in the city-state for ten years.
In March 2022, the company received in-principal approval from MAS.
Wednesday, 02/11/2022 | 10:10 GMT
by
Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency
Singapore’s MAS Proposes Restrictions on Retail Crypto Trading
It has proposed many rules around stablecoins.
The regulator is accepting feedback on the proposed rules until 21 December.
Wednesday, 26/10/2022 | 10:12 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Blockchain.com Gets Regulatory Greenlight from Singapore’s MAS
Singapore now has 18 regulated crypto service providers.
Blockchain.com also received approval from Dubai last month.
Wednesday, 12/10/2022 | 11:57 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Regulation
MAS MD Confirms Singapore’s Plan to Curb Retail Crypto Leverage
He did not provide any timeline for bringing such restrictions.
He admitted that a blanket ban on crypto will never work.
Monday, 29/08/2022 | 06:27 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Regulation
Singapore’s MAS Seeks Information on Crypto Business Activities
The regulator sent questionnaires to several locally operated crypto firms.
Singapore is expected to bring strict regulations around crypto investments.
Friday, 26/08/2022 | 08:51 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
Singapore’s MAS Mulls to Bring Retail Crypto Trading Restrictions
The move came with the ongoing collapse in the crypto market.
Some of the recently collapsed crypto firms are based in Singapore.
Tuesday, 05/07/2022 | 06:39 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Singapore: Is the City-State Ready to Become Asia’s Next Crypto Hub?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore recently granted in-principle approval to Crypto.com.
The country’s tough regulatory requirements will develop a more ‘sustainable’ crypto ecosystem.
Saturday, 25/06/2022 | 14:59 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
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Crypto.com Gets In-Principle Approval from Singapore’s MAS
The company has received approval from MAS for its Major Payment Institution License.
Crypto.com is planning to accelerate its global expansion.
Wednesday, 22/06/2022 | 11:17 GMT
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Bilal Jafar
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Singapore’s MAS Launches Pilot to Explore Tokenization, DeFi
The regulator is working with industry giants like DBS and JPMorgan.
The pilot will explore the wholesale use of DeFi.
Tuesday, 31/05/2022 | 06:59 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Execution
LSEG to Launch an NDF Matching Venue in Singapore
It is receiving the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore for the new venue.
Demand for FX NDFs is continuously increasing.
Thursday, 05/05/2022 | 09:48 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
Singapore Parliament Passes Law to Tighten Crypto Rules
Cyberattacks or disruptions of financial institutions' services could result in penalties.
Companies that only do business overseas will need to be licensed under the new legislation.
Tuesday, 05/04/2022 | 23:23 GMT
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Felipe Erazo
Institutional FX
TP ICAP to Launch Electronic FX Trading Platform in Singapore
The platform is receiving support from the local regulator.
Initially, it will offer Asian 1 Month Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDF).
Thursday, 17/03/2022 | 09:03 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Paxos Gains In-Principal Approval from Singapore Regulator
It has had a presence in the city-state since 2012.
The company is now holding a license in both New York and Singapore.
Friday, 11/03/2022 | 08:04 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Regulation
MAS's Upcoming Best Execution Rule: Why It Matters?
The new rules will come into effect on March 3, 2022.
They are very similar to the MiFID II regulations.
Friday, 11/02/2022 | 13:03 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Retail FX
Analysis: Forex Traders from Singapore Spend More than $1,743 on Their First Deposit
Over 50,000 retail investors speculated in the Singapore FX/CFD market in Q4 last year.
There are 39 different entities licensed to offer leveraged foreign exchange trading.
Thursday, 10/02/2022 | 09:06 GMT
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Damian Chmiel
Institutional FX
MonFX Gains CMS License from Singapore Regulator
The company is now holding both CMS and Major Payment Institution licenses.
It has been operating in the city-state since 2018.
Monday, 13/12/2021 | 13:14 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Regulation
Singapore’s MAS Says Regulated Stablecoins Could Have a ‘Useful Role’
The MAS vows to regulate digital assets to combat financial crimes that are performed through cryptocurrencies.
Thursday, 28/10/2021 | 21:50 GMT
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Felipe Erazo
Regulation
Singapore Firms Should Start Reporting Efforts Ahead of MAS Deadline
“The onboarding process will typically require one to two weeks,” said Sophie Gerber.
Thursday, 16/09/2021 | 12:43 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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MAS and RBI to Link Singapore’s PayNow and India’s UPI
The linkage between PayNow and UPI will enable users to execute instant and low-cost fund transfers.
Tuesday, 14/09/2021 | 10:31 GMT
by
Bilal Jafar
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Binance.com Drops Services with Singapore Dollar amid MAS Warning
The crypto exchange will now operate in Singapore only under Binance.sg.
Monday, 06/09/2021 | 08:14 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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Singapore Regulator Puts Binance.com on Investor Alert List
Binance operates in the country under Binance.sg.
Thursday, 02/09/2021 | 12:41 GMT
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