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Man faces two charges under SFA for fraudulently inducing others to deal in shares - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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Man faces two charges under SFA for fraudulently inducing others to deal in shares

If convicted, Goh faces imprisonment for a term which may extend to a maximum of seven years, or a fine of up to $250,000, or both
MAS bans three former remisiers and one former financial advisor for false trading in Koyo International - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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MAS bans three former remisiers and one former financial advisor for false trading in Koyo International

The four persons are among the eight individuals charged for offences related to false trading in the shares of Koyo International
Former fund manager Sun charged for acts like to defraud bond fund investors - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Former fund manager Sun charged for acts like to defraud bond fund investors

Sun is accused of selling two bonds at lower than market prices from the fund to another fund

Global Economy

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“We should get used to the fact that China is going to keep growing and become stronger and we have to figure out a way to work with them while protecting our industries and protecting our country militarily.” - Michael Bloomberg

MAS, CAD extend joint investigations to all capital markets & financial advisory offences

SINGAPORE (Mar 13): From March 17, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Police Force’s (SPF) Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) will extend their Joint Investigations Arrangement to cover all offences under the Securities and Fut

Singapore Fintech Festival 2017

MAS releases guide to digital token offerings; announces new payments framework

SINGAPORE (Nov 14): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a guide to digital token offerings or initial coin offerings, where capital is raised via the use of cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin.

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

MAS facilitates startups' access to capital by simplifying rules for venture capital funds managers

SINGAPORE (Oct 20): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says a simplified regulatory regime for managers of venture capital (VC) funds will come into immediate effect, following public consultation on the proposal earlier this year.

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How Singapore’s wealth professionals could fall victim to the march of the machines

SINGAPORE (July 3): It appears that Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) intends to embrace the efficiencies that robo-advisers – defined by MAS as digital platforms that provide advice on investment products using automated, algorithm-based tools –
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