MAS Fines Ten Banks $21 Million for Breaching Anti-Money Laundering Rules A number of financial entities were found guilty of involvement in Malaysia’s state fund scandal.
Three New Experts Join Cryptocurrency Fund TaaS Board Ahead of ICO TaaS has also engaged Otonomos to assist with communications with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Singapore Warns Investors about Trading Unregulated Binary Options The MAS reports an increase in the number of complaints from investors who have suffered financial losses from such ...
Regulators from Singapore and Japan to Cooperate on Fintech Licensing Regulatory cooperation between the two Asian jurisdictions can help reduce legal uncertainty and other barriers for fintech firms.
Singapore’s Central Bank Wants Blockchain for 24/7 Inter-Bank Payments The MAS wants to create a blockchain payment system for international banks to transact round-the-clock.
Singapore Government Partners R3 for Blockchain Research Center MAS Chief Fintech Officer: “The practical spin-offs from fundamental research in distributed ledgers and blockchains are beginning to be ...
MAS Shuts Down Falcon Private Bank in Singapore for AML Failures The regulator has closed the Swiss bank down and imposed penalties on DBS Bank and UBS for control lapses.
Hitachi and BTMU Test Blockchain for Cheques Digitalization in Singapore The digitalization of cheques can help to automate financial intermediaries, to avoid tampering and to speed up settling.
MAS Rolls Out Report, New Strategies Governing E-Payments in Singapore MAS has published the Singapore Payments Roadmap, looking to streamline electronic payments in the country.
CBOE Futures Exchange Secures Market Operator Approval from MAS The designation allows CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) to extend its product suite to Singapore.
MAS Launches International FinTech Advisory Panel MAS has unveiled the newly formed International Technology Advisory Panel (ITAP).
CME Clearing Obtains Recognised Clearing House Status in Singapore by MAS MAS approved CME Clearing as a recognised clearing house in Singapore.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Suspends License of V Wealth Capital The Singaporean regulator has suspended the financial services license of the firm due to a number of irregularities.
R5 Garners Live Trading Authorization from MAS The authorization will help tap into many EM and local market currencies dealt in Singapore.
LCH.Clearnet Garners Clearing House Recognition from MAS, Eyeing Growth LCH.Clearnet has strengthened its operational capabilities in Singapore, having secured a MAS license for its clearing obligations.
ICE Singapore to Facilitate Energy, Gold and FX Trading in the Region Almost two years after it acquired the Singapore Mercantile Exchange, the Asian InterContinental Exchange subsidiaries have started trading
Singapore and China Bolster RMB Flows in Bid to Strengthen Liquidity China and Singapore have met to discuss an extension of cross-border RMB flows in hopes of ensuring greater liquidity ...
INTL FCStone’s Subsidiary Granted Capital Markets Services License by MAS INTL FCStone Pte.’s new MAS license will help the group expand its regional capabilities and personnel to meet a ...
“A Smart Financial Center” – Singapore Commits $225M to Fintech Innovation Aiming to stimulate innovation in financial technology development, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has launched a $225M investment plan
Singapore Regulator Relaxes Retail Investor Access to ETFs Starting from this Wednesday, retail investors based in Singapore who are interested in committing their savings to investment funds ...