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“Tokenisation Isn’t About Technology”: Singapore Builds Cross-Border Market Infrastructure
- MAS launched Project Guardian in 2022; money market funds and bonds are now tokenised and settled on-chain.
- Key challenges include interoperability, cross-border regulatory alignment, liquidity, and robust custody frameworks.
Wednesday, 18/03/2026 | 15:46 GMT by
Paul Golden
“Data Centre Capacity Has Not Been an Issue”: Brokers Are Confident in Singapore’s FX Growth
- The country handles $1 trillion daily, becoming the world’s third-largest FX centre.
- FX spot, forwards, and swaps rose 42–61%, representing 90% of the city-state’s turnover.
Monday, 16/03/2026 | 10:31 GMT by
Paul Golden
Over Half of Singapore CFD Traders Prefer One Platform: Brokers Race to Win Back Inactive Clients
- Brokers compete on service quality, pricing transparency, and technology as Singapore CFD activity grows.
- Traders in Singapore prioritise human accessibility, MAS regulation, platform stability, and execution quality.
Tuesday, 10/03/2026 | 14:19 GMT by
Paul Golden
Singapore CFD Traders Wake from ‘Hibernation’ as Volatility Drives Trading Return
- Commodities rank first in active positions due to significant gold and silver price movements.
- Traders prefer AI for decision intelligence, not automated signals, enhancing post-trade analytics.
Tuesday, 03/03/2026 | 11:14 GMT by
Paul Golden
Tokenisation in Singapore Could Influence Product Popularity, But Simplicity Still Sells
- Global and US equities remain popular in Singapore despite Asia-wide pullback.
- ETFs and REITs saw record inflows in 2025, highlighting retail adoption of multi-asset products.
Monday, 23/02/2026 | 08:04 GMT by
Paul Golden
CMC Markets Eyes Physical Precious Metals Amid Volatility, Advertises Regulatory Role in Singapore
- Gold makes up a notable share of over-the-counter turnover, reflecting steady investor participation.
- Approval would create a physical bullion business and allow use in client margin and collateral.
Wednesday, 18/02/2026 | 11:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“A Modest but Steady Expansion”: Dual-Listing Plans and ETF Inflows Lift Singapore’s Equity Market
- Singapore's 2025 IPO rebound was fuelled by a S$2 billion surge in real estate listings.
- ETF flows into stocks hit their highest level since 2021, reflecting increased institutional activity.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 08:44 GMT by
Paul Golden
Singapore Goes Nearly Cashless, Now Eyes Cross-Border Payments, Stablecoins and FX
- PwC and SFA say stablecoins are increasingly positioned as settlement tools, not speculative instruments.
- The country recorded SGD 1.1B in scam losses in 2024, prompting “stricter controls”.
Wednesday, 04/02/2026 | 15:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Singapore Banks Remain Cautious and Selective”: Web3 Firms Face Higher Compliance Demands
- Financial institutions’ early adoption reduced reliance on retail speculation in Singapore’s Web3 ecosystem.
- High compliance costs and licensing requirements remain key challenges for Web3 firms.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 13:21 GMT by
Paul Golden
“Little Margin for Error”: Firms See MAS Enforcement as Market-Wide Lesson
- Industry seeks predictability: clear compliance thresholds, faster licensing, harmonised rules, and playbooks for emerging digital assets.
- Consultation and stakeholder feedback “remain central” to MAS policy and rule implementation.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 05:44 GMT by
Paul Golden
“The US Is Still Our Core, Asia Is Where Growth Happens”: How Singapore Family Offices Balance Scale and Opportunity
- Private equity and private credit dominate alternative investment allocations among Singapore-based family offices.
- Geopolitical tensions and market scale influence reduced exposure to China and smaller APAC markets.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 08:02 GMT by
Paul Golden
From FX Hub to Multi-Asset Market: How Singapore Institutions Are Re-evaluating Crypto
- MAS keeps FX and crypto regulation separate while allowing institutional participation across both markets.
- Custody, mandates and operational readiness continue to limit broader institutional crypto adoption.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 08:13 GMT by
Paul Golden
Saxo Bank Adds Margin Accounts in Singapore After June Fractional Shares Launch
- The company now lets Singapore clients segregate leveraged positions as it tightens focus on the city-state market.
- In 2024, the company decided to close its offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai and focus on the Lion City.
Tuesday, 09/12/2025 | 08:20 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Singapore CFD Market Comes Back to Life After Three-Year Decline
- Active traders climb 3% as platforms rush to consolidate, while AI tools reshape how retail investors learn and execute trades.
- After three years of decline, confidence returns but regulatory pressure threatens broker business models.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 07:25 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Retail Investors in Singapore Embrace Crypto as 61% Report Holding Digital Assets: Coinbase
- MoneyHero-Coinbase survey shows most Singapore retail investors are long-term holders; trust outweighs fees.
- 62% learn crypto via social media, highlighting need for education and transparency, among 3,513 respondents.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 16:26 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Hong Kong Races to Stop Lightning-Fast Money Flows Fueling New Laundering Schemes
- The regulator flagged deposits that are often followed by immediate cash or virtual asset withdrawals.
- Since September, several licensed firms have reportedly joined a 24/7 police stop-payment mechanism.
Monday, 17/11/2025 | 13:21 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Webull Expands CQG Partnership to Singapore Futures Market
- The retail trading platform selected CQG to provide order routing infrastructure and exchange connectivity for its new futures trading operation.
- The deal follows similar partnerships at Webull's Hong Kong and Malaysia subsidiaries, creating a common technology platform across three Asia-Pacific markets.
Monday, 17/11/2025 | 12:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Revolut Singapore Unit Posts 125% Customer Surge, Adds Cash Funds
- The London-based fintech launched money market funds for Singapore businesses with up to 4.48% yields on U.S. dollars.
- Seperately, the company added fee-free stablecoin conversions at 1:1 rates for USD transactions.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 06:49 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IG Offers 3% Interest on Held Shares and ETFs under New Singapore-Focused Brand
- The offerings will provide interest on shareholdings up to S$50,000, with no minimum sum or lock-in period.
- Investors need to execute at least one trade each calendar month to receive the interest.
Friday, 07/11/2025 | 05:41 GMT by
Arnab Shome
CFD Broker IG Singapore Plans Multi Asset Trading Expansion Under New CEO
- CEO Gavin Chia plans expansion beyond CFDs, The Business Times, Singapore reports.
- The firm plans gradual expansion, potentially adding cryptos after acquiring Independent Reserve.
Wednesday, 22/10/2025 | 06:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore Blocks “Money Mules” From Banking After Victims Lost $456M in H1 2025
- Four local government agencies team up to block money transfers and mobile subscriptions.
- Nearly 15% of phone subscribers caught helping scammers are repeat offenders.
- In the first half of this year, investment scams caused the highest average losses at almost $54K per victim.
Wednesday, 17/09/2025 | 08:41 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
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