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Singapore economy
Revitalising Singapore equities market ‘not an easy task’, says Chee Hong Tat
Chee also revealed certain areas of focus by the new review group in his speech at SIAS’s corporate governance conference.
September 16, 2024
Banking & finance
IBF’s refreshed suite of ‘future-enabled skills’ to include sustainable finance, GenAI
IBF is also working with SkillsFuture Singapore to help SME employees incorporate sustainable finance into their businesses.
September 13, 2024
IBF 50th anniversary
Nurturing growth, embracing change
The CEOs of DBS, OCBC and UOB talk to us about talent, tech and the future of the finance industry.
September 12, 2024
Regulatory Action
MAS reprimands Acesynergy Brokers’ CEO for failing to ensure brokerage’s compliance
The MAS cancelled Acesynergy’s insurance broker registration on July 24.
September 10, 2024
Singapore economy
MAS’s equities market review group holds first meeting, unveils 31 workstream members
While the review will take up to 12 months, the workstreams will offer their proposals in phases for quicker implementation.
August 27, 2024
Regulatory Action
Individual convicted for false trading in shares of real estate company KOP
Tay Ming Hin bought KOP’s shares for the purpose of pushing up share price, causing it to close higher on 79 occasions.
August 26, 2024
Banking & finance
S’pore money laundering scandal shows dangers of wooing rich Chinese clients
Two former relationship managers were criminally charged last Thursday for allegedly facilitating the movement of illicit funds.
August 19, 2024
Regulatory Action
MAS bans ex-HSBC banker for a year over disclosure breach
The former HSBC Bank representative failed to disclose his previous involvement in police investigations and criminal proceedings.
August 19, 2024
Digital Economy
MAS, banks and tech companies to jointly work on quantum security
MAS and participating banks will experiment with Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) solutions jointly provided by SPTel and SpeQtral.
August 14, 2024
Singapore economy
MAS launches review group to improve the Singapore equities market after months of speculated proposals
Market observers suggest that SGX mandate listcos issue divident policies with target payout ratios to stimulate the bourse.
August 08, 2024