Monetary Authority of Singapore

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Monetary Authority of Singapore sets up international tech advisory panel

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it has set up an International Technology Advisory Panel (ITAP).

IBM to open first 'Centre for Blockchain Innovation' in Singapore

IBM to open first 'Centre for Blockchain Innovation' in Singapore

IBM is to establish its first 'Centre for Blockchain Innovation' in Singapore, working in concert with the island city-state's Economic Development Board and Monetary Authority.

Thomson Reuters Org ID says meets Singapore banks' KYC practices

Thomson Reuters Org ID KYC, the global Know Your Customer end-to-end client identity managed service, has adopted the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) standards and controls for outsource service providers (OSPAR) for financial institutions regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Singaporean and Australian watchdogs sign fintech pact

Singaporean and Australian watchdogs sign fintech pact

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Australia's Securities and Investment Commission have signed a reciprocal agreement to help speed the licensing process for fintech startups looking to enter each territory.

Singapore regulator proposes fintech sandbox

Singapore regulator proposes fintech sandbox

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper proposing a regulatory sandbox for fintech startups and pilot schemes.

Singapore approves CME clearing

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. has been formally granted the status of Recognised Clearing House (RCH) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with effect from 18 May 2016.

UK and Singapore establish 'fintech bridge'

UK and Singapore establish 'fintech bridge'

The UK and Singapore have formed a "fintech bridge" that will help financial technology firms and investors from each country gain access to the other.

Monetary Authority of Singapore to run week-long 'Fintech Festival'

Monetary Authority of Singapore to run week-long 'Fintech Festival'

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is to host a week-long 'Fintech Festival' to promote the island economy as a global hub for innovative financial services.

Singapore ponders Paym-style payments platform

Singapore ponders Paym-style payments platform

Singapore is looking into the creation of a payments system similar to the UK's Paym that would let someone send money using only the recipient's mobile number, email address or social network account.

Singapore sets up fintech office for startups

Singapore sets up fintech office for startups

The Singapore government is launching a dedicated office designed to help fintech startups set up in the country.

Singapore hires Citi veteran to lead new fintech group

Singapore hires Citi veteran to lead new fintech group

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has poached Citi exec Sopnendu Mohanty to head up a new fintech and innovation group.

Deutsche Börse gets Singapore regulatory approval for clearing house

Deutsche Börse Group has received full regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to operate Eurex Clearing Asia.

Singapore Exchange preps S$20m technology investment after outages

Singapore Exchange preps S$20m technology investment after outages

The Singapore Exchange is set to spend S$20 million upgrading its technology and freeze its fees after being reprimanded by the city state's regulator over outages last year.

Singapore to tackle money laundering risks in bitcoin transactions

Singapore to tackle money laundering risks in bitcoin transactions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is to regulate virtual currency intermediaries in Singapore to address potential money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risks.

Standard Chartered client bank statements found on hacker's laptop

Standard Chartered client bank statements found on hacker's laptop

The private banking statements of 647 high-net-worth clients of Standard Chartered Bank have been found on the laptop of a hacker busted by Singapore Police.

OCBC ATM, online and mobile services knocked out

OCBC ATM, online and mobile services knocked out

Singapore's OCBC Bank's systems have been hit by a glitch, leaving customers struggling to use branch, ATM, Internet and mobile services for several hours today.

Singapore central bank slams DBS and IBM over systems outage

Singapore central bank slams DBS and IBM over systems outage

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has strongly criticised DBS and IBM over last month's seven-hour system-wide outage, ordering the bank to redesign its online and branch technology and reduce its reliance on Big Blue.

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