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Singapore Institutions Deepen Crypto Exposure as the Question Shifts from If to How
- Banks, funds, and family offices in Singapore integrate crypto portfolios with emphasis on compliance and infrastructure.
- Crypto in Singapore shifts from hedge narrative to structured portfolio asset with growing institutional confidence.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 02:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
Robinhood Gets Singapore IPA as Capital.com Progresses for MAS Licence
- Singapore maintains a phased licensing system requiring conditions before full broker authorisation.
- The regulator retains authority to withdraw in-principle approval if conditions are not met.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 10:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Interactive Brokers Joins SGX Derivatives Market as Clearing Member in APAC Push
- The Nasdaq-listed brokerage brings SGX's derivatives roster to 68 trading members and 34 clearing members.
- The membership adds direct clearing rights as IBKR extends a string of Asia-Pacific exchange connections.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 10:24 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Singapore Hedge Funds Lean on Stability, VCC and ASEAN Access as Hong Kong Gains Momentum
- MAS reforms and AI-friendly licensing strengthen Singapore’s position as a regulated fund hub.
- Visa restrictions in Singapore are pushing some fund managers toward Dubai.
Tuesday, 21/04/2026 | 04:00 GMT by
Paul Golden
In Singapore, Retail Brokers' Growth Does Not Come from Acquisition
- Two-thirds of traders would move all activity to a single provider if it covered their traded assets, said Lorenzo Vignati, Research Director at Investment Trends.
- About half of leverage trades are placed via mobile, while three in four traders either use or are open to AI tools.
Thursday, 16/04/2026 | 11:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Singapore Independent Wealth Sector Has Less Than 10% Market Share, but Vast Room for Growth
- Fixed income, alternatives, and ETFs expected to see the highest growth in client demand.
- Younger inheritors seek independent advice, questioning how wealth is managed and whose interests advisers serve.
Monday, 06/04/2026 | 13:43 GMT by
Paul Golden
Control. Privacy. Bespoke Governance. Why Singapore Is Becoming Asia's Wealth Capital
- Multi-family offices provide outsourced solutions; single-family offices maintain tailored management.
- Wealth migration to Singapore driven by geopolitical uncertainty and tax incentives like VCC structures.
Tuesday, 31/03/2026 | 11:59 GMT by
Paul Golden
“MAS Grants Encourage Adoption”: How Singapore VCCs Are Attracting European Investors
- VCCs allow multiple sub-funds, flexible share redemption, and privacy—features that enhance their appeal as a fund structure.
- Institutional and boutique managers increasingly adopt VCCs, especially for private equity and venture capital.
Tuesday, 24/03/2026 | 12:04 GMT by
Paul Golden
Capital.com Seeks Singapore Risk Manager as It Moves to Secure MAS License
- Role covers managing “all material risks, including market, credit, operational, liquidity, and compliance.”
- In December, Capital.com applied for a South African licence and is seeking licences in Japan and Turkey.
Monday, 23/03/2026 | 13:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“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
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