Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS proposes fund management regulation shake-up with new framework
If approved, the existing RFMC regime will be repealed.
MAS proposes fund management regulation shake-up with new framework
If approved, the existing RFMC regime will be repealed.
Sygnum Singapore obtains major payments institution license
It can now operate its DPT brokerage service in Singapore.
Central bank announces new savings bond with average yield of 3.32%
Its amount offered is at $1b.
MAS teams up with BIS, Swiss and France central banks to test wholesale CBDCs
Project Mariana used DeFi technology concepts on a public blockchain.
Singapore probing banks’ involvement in $1.75b money laundering scandal: report
MAS says it's "too early to tell" if FIs involved adhered to ML requirements or not.
MAS enforced over S$20m in penalties in past 18 months
Authorities issued 18 prohibition orders and logged a total of 39 criminal convictions.
New requirements published for DPT service providers
It will mitigate the risk of loss or misuse of customers’ assets.
DPM Wong is the new chairman of MAS’ board of directors
Wong will survive beginning 8 July up to 31 May 2026.
MAS kicks off public consultation for code of conduct of ESG ratings, data products
The proposed code will establish minimum industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources.
Ripple clinches in-principle regulatory approval to offer digital payment tokens in Singapore
Majority of its on-demand liquidity transactions flow from Singapore, the company said.
MAS completes investigation on Citadelle; no further action taken
Citadelle did not breach the Trust Companies Act, according to MAS.
MAS suggests digital money standards through whitepaper
The paper includes technical specifications detailing the entire lifecycle of purpose bound money.
MAS to set expectations on credible transition planning
The guidance will cover FIs governance frameworks in managing climate-related financial risks.
Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
The event is scheduled for 15 to 17 November.
MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders
This follows after the six individuals were convicted of tax evasion.
Ravi Menon reappointed as managing director of MAS
Senior Advisor Goh Chok Tong is stepping down from his position.
MAS introduces scheme to boost polytechnic grads in financial sector
The authority wants an increase of more than 80% in polytechnic graduates in the sector.