Tag: MAS
Singapore FinTech Festival: key announcements and initiatives
Singapore and Poland regulators ink fintech cooperation agreement
Private banking COOs change tune on shared KYC facilities
Tech vendors say ‘Paradise Papers’ leak spotlights private banks’ struggle with KYC processes, once again
MAS introduces “deal day” for fintech event
Singaporean watchdog will “take action” if breaches found in ‘Paradise Papers’
MAS’ Menon sounds caution on “current euphoria about fintech”
Singapore, China regulators eye derivatives info exchange cooperation
October Regulatory Round-up: AML breaches; StanChart under microscope; KYC databases
MAS issues more 1MDB-related prohibition orders
Decision to scrap AML requirements driven by compliance burden: Accuity
MAS launches industry transformation map, aims to create 3,000 finance jobs per year
HKMA’s fintech programme “gold standard”, says former US commissioner
Banking on blockchain: Who are the key players?
With multiple regulators, Hong Kong faces challenges in developing shared KYC utility
MAS’ Ravi Menon: KYC a “powerful application” of blockchain
StanChart says US$1.4 billion transaction under investigation was proactively reported
Singapore’s new advisory panel on cyber security says “strong basic cyber hygiene practices” needed
Indonesian watchdog investigates StanChart’s private client asset transfers
Regulators in Singapore and Guernsey “investigating” StanChart’s transfer of private banking assets
MAS’ blockchain payment project progresses to phase two
MAS refines anti-commingling framework to accommodate online sales platforms
September Regulatory Round-up: China’s ICO ban may benefit HK and SG; SFC “shifts focus” to corporate governance
Singapore’s asset management industry sees 7% rise in AUM to S$2.7 trillion in 2016
MAS establishes international advisory panel on cyber security
Singapore signs fintech agreement with Malaysia
Hong Kong and Singapore to benefit from China’s tough stance on cryptocurrencies?
Falcon Private Bank’s CEO leaves after stepping in during 1MDB scandal
Singapore’s DBS, OCBC and UOB sign MOUs with institutions in Chongqing
DBS allocates S$20 million towards “grooming a generation of digital bankers”
HKMA investigating reports that funds laundered through CBA ended up in Hong Kong
MAS’ Mohanty welcomes UK fintech education body
July Regulatory Round-up: SFC’s MIC inspections loom; HK to abandon bilateral AEOI approach?
Post-1MDB, banks and MAS must “collaborate” to bolster AML control framework
Asia fintech investments wane due to lack of “mega-deals”
Shared KYC database “a step in the right direction”, but legislative changes necessary
MAS intensifies AML scrutiny, but says it is not “on a witch hunt”
Regulator proposes new capital requirements for banks in Singapore
Rivalry between SG and HK breeds uncertainty for PB-focused fintechs
Singaporean court extends ex-BSI wealth planner’s jail sentence
Singapore will sign tax treaty with Indonesia when its safeguards are in place: minister
Singapore signs fintech agreement with Thailand, updates banking supervision MoU
MAS to embark on “mystery shopping” inspections of financial advisors
June Regulatory Round-up: New suitability requirements in HK; AEOI networks expanded; spotlight on fintech
Singapore signs fintech agreement with Denmark
Ravi Menon: MAS has started “restoring” Singapore’s reputation post-1MDB
