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Anti-money laundering
MAS reports $7.1 mil in compensation penalties for anti-money laundering related breaches from Jan 2022 to June 2023
This is part of the MAS’s fourth enforcement report, which details action taken against financial institutions and individuals.
September 19, 2023
Singapore economy
Briefs: Singapore businesses 'unsure', 'pessimistic' on three-year outlook
Other news this week: MAS proposes to increase deposit insurance coverage to $100,000 and more.
June 29, 2023
Company in the news
Singapore businessman charged with $761 mil Wirecard fraud
The director of Citadelle Corporate Services Pte was charged with five counts of “wilfully and with intent to defraud”.
October 02, 2020
Global Economy
Briefs
Singapore launches domestic tourism campaign, Singapore's headline and core inflation remains in the red in June, and more.
July 24, 2020
Fintech
Wirecard trustee in Singapore not licensed: MAS
SINGAPORE (July 3): The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) of the Singapore Police Force and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have launched a joint investigation into Citadelle Corporate Services Pte Ltd (Citadelle), Senjo Group Pte Ltd and its
July 03, 2020
Fintech
MAS confirms CAD investigation into Wirecard is ongoing
SINGAPORE (June 29): In response to queries, a Monetary Authority of SIngapore's spokeswoman confirms that the Singapore Police Force’s Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) commenced a criminal investigations into WireCard’s Singapore operations in
June 29, 2020
Fintech
Wirecard says cash missing, share price tumbles 46% by noon
SIINGAPORE (June 18): On June 18, Wirecard AG announced that its auditor EY said the audit certificate for the annual financial statements for the past fiscal year 2019 requires additional audits. This is due to recent communications from the two banks th
June 18, 2020
Management & Corporate Governance
Wirecard chairman resigns in midst of accounting controversy
(Jan 12): Wirecard AG Chairman Wulf Matthias resigned after months of controversy over the digital payments company’s accounting practices.
January 12, 2020
Fintech
Convert your loose change into EZ-Link credits with this new cashless solution
SINGAPORE (Aug 2): In a bid to encourage cashless transactions and reduce the usage of coins in Singapore, Wirecard, EZ-Link and Cheers have jointly rolled out a new cashless solution islandwide.
August 02, 2018
Fintech
EZ-Link, Mastercard among consortium formed to implement interoperable local QR payments
SINGAPORE (Jan 25): A consortium of seven mobile wallets, acquirers and payment networks has been formed to enable interoperable quick response (QR) payments in Singapore for both consumers and merchants.
January 25, 2018