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Fintech Reap Obtains In-Principle Approval for Major Payment Institution License from MAS

Reap, a payment technology provider, is pleased to announce today that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for its application of the Major Payment Institution (MPI) License for its Singapore entity, Reap Singapore. Obtaining the IPA marks… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to Support Commercialization of Tokenization

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced plans to support the commercialization of asset tokenization. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) officially announced on November 4, 2024 its plans to advance tokenization in financial services. These include: forming commercial networks to deepen liquidity of… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Establishes Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (CTREX) Panel

Singapore at Night Marina Bay

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the establishment of a Cyber and Technology Resilience Experts (CTREX) Panel. The Panel replaces MAS’ Cyber Security Advisory Panel, with an expanded mandate to “cover technology resilience which, together with cybersecurity, significantly underpins the operational resilience of… Read More

Singapore’s Financial Sector Embraces Quantum Tech for Enhanced Security

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with major banks DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, and tech firms SPTel and SpeQtral, have initiated a significant move towards enhancing cybersecurity in the financial sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement sets… Read More

Singapore: MAS Announces Additional $74m Funding for Quantum and AI Technologies

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced an additional commitment of S$100 million (about $74 million) under the Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Grant Scheme (FSTI 3.0). This funding aims to bolster financial institutions in developing quantum and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and foster the… Read More

Singapore Banks to Phase Out OTPs for Digital Token Users to Enhance Security

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced a significant shift in security protocols for major retail banks. Over the next three months, banks will gradually discontinue using One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for customers who use digital tokens, a… Read More

Banks in Singapore Expected to Boost Resilience Against Phishing Scams, Fraudulent Activities

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) have announced that major retail banks in Singapore will progressively phase out the use of One-Time Passwords (OTPs) for bank account login by customers who are digital token users within the… Read More

Singapore’s Central Bank Partners with Top Financial Bodies to Standardize Tokenisation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a significant expansion in its asset tokenization initiatives, aiming to set industry-wide standards across various financial sectors, including fixed income, foreign exchange (FX), and asset & wealth management. The announcement includes the successful completion of the first phase… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore and National Bank of Cambodia Announce Financial Transparency Corridor Initiative

Singapore at Night Marina Bay

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced the start of the Financial Transparency Corridor (FTC) initiative between Singapore and Cambodia. The FTC commemoration event was “held at Istana, Singapore, and was presided over by Lawrence WONG, Prime Minister… Read More

Singapore, UK Boost Collaboration on Fintech

Singapore and the United Kingdom have enhanced their existing relationship in regard to Fintech development and utilization. The UK is the top western Fintech hub and Singapore represents the most robust Fintech center in Asia. The initiative was led by HM Treasury and the Monetary… Read More

Singapore Enhances Regulation of Digital Payment Services with New Amendments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced significant amendments to the Payment Services Act (PS Act) and its subsidiary legislation, marking a pivotal step in expanding the regulatory framework for payment services within the city-state. These amendments, which aim to incorporate a broader spectrum of… Read More

Digital Assets Firm Bitstamp Announces In-Principle Approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore

Bitstamp announced that it received the In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). According to an update from Bitstamp, this is considered to be “a crucial step towards obtaining our Major Payment Institution license.” IPA paves the way for Bitstamp to “provide… Read More

BitGo Obtains In-Principle Approval from Monetary Authority of Singapore for Major Payment Institution License

BitGo will reportedly offer regulated digital payment token services in Singapore. BitGo says that it views Singapore as an “important hub” for digital asset innovation. BitGo, the provider of financial services for digital assets, confirmed recently that its subsidiary in Singapore, BitGo Singapore Pte. Ltd.,… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore Imposes Civil Penalty of $3.9M on Credit Suisse AG for Alleged Misconduct by Relationship Managers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a civil penalty of $3.9 million on Credit Suisse AG, for its alleged failure “to prevent or detect misconduct by its relationship managers (RMs) in the Singapore branch.” The RMs had allegedly provided clients “with inaccurate or… Read More

HashKey Capital Obtains Capital Markets Services License from Monetary Authority of Singapore

HashKey Capital Singapore Pte. Ltd., a key player focused on the blockchain and digital asset investment space, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the Capital Markets Services (CMS) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The CMS license, granted by the MAS,… Read More

Singapore, China Enhance Digital Finance Cooperation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced a series of new initiatives in digital finance and capital markets, aimed at strengthening financial cooperation with China. These initiatives were unveiled at the 19th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) in Tianjin, co-chaired by Singapore Deputy… Read More

Abaxx Technologies Obtains Approved Clearinghouse License and Recognized Market Operator License from MAS

Abaxx Technologies Inc., a financial software and market infrastructure company, majority shareholder of the Abaxx Commodity Exchange and Clearinghouse, announces that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted an Approved Clearinghouse (ACH) license and Recognized Market Operator (RMO) license “to Abaxx Singapore’s fully owned… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore, Temasek, Others to Form Green Investments Partnership to Address Climate Finance

Allied Climate Partners (ACP), International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Temasek announced the intent to establish a green investments partnership in order “to address climate finance gaps and increase the bankability of green and sustainable projects in Asia, with an… Read More

Monetary Authority of Singapore: Singapore Tightens Regulations on Digital Payment Token Providers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released its final set of regulations to enhance the oversight of Digital Payment Token (DPT) services, following up on its initial legislative amendments in July 2023. MAS said in a statement that the consulted proposals detail business conduct… Read More

Sygnum Singapore Onboards Bordier as B2B Partner Bank

Bordier & Cie (Singapore) is Sygnum Singapore’s first B2B client since the latter received its MAS Major Payment Institutions license in October 2023 and launched its regulated Digital Payment Token (DPT) brokerage service. Globally, Sygnum has enabled “the 15+ banks and international financial institutions on… Read More

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