The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has formed a new sustainability group and has named Darian McBain as the group’s chief sustainability officer, effective from October 1. The move is…
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Singapore Exchange releases regulatory framework for SPAC listings
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has rolled out a market-friendly regulatory framework to enable special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to list in the city-state, effective from September 3. The relaxed rules,…
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IMPACT ANALYSIS: SGX announces climate change road map for companies
As part of the city state’s efforts to achieve a low-carbon economy, Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX) has set out a road map to make it mandatory for issuers to include…
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10 Global Trade Discoveries About Organizations in Asia
Leaders of South-East Asia, Thomson Reuters has today launched a report on the biggest issues concerning global trade. Download your copy of ‘10 Global Trade Discoveries About Organizations in Asia’ for the latest market insights.
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Thomson Reuters On-Demand Webinar: Prepare Your Firm for the Crypto-Assets Revolution
Ensure your firm is ready for crypto-asset innovations Demand for crypto assets is growing worldwide and leading to innovative digital transformations that support the development of related products and services.…
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Singapore grants first crypto licence under new Payment Services Act
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted the first “in-principle” approval to a cryptocurrency provider under the Payment Services Act 2019, allowing Independent Reserve to provide a digital payment…
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Singaporean Central Bank, BIS Innovation Hub Singapore launch blueprint for global payment connectivity
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub Singapore Centre have teamed up to publish a blueprint for enhancing global payments connectivity. This…
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Singaporean central bank to launch tech-driven platform in AML/CFT push
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) plans to launch a high-tech platform to help market participants share information on customers that exhibit major risk “red flags”, warning each other of…
Read moreIMPACT ANALYSIS: ESG regulations in Asia gather momentum
Regulators in the Asia-Pacific region have prioritised environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their approach and outlook. Although ESG in the Asian region is gathering momentum, it still remains…
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Singapore-UK partnership to strengthen financial stability via fintech, stablecoins, green finance push
Singaporean and UK regulators are likely to focus on stablecoins’ price stability and redeemability to help offset systemic risk, according to a lawyer. The exchange of information and updates on…
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