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MAS investigating Samlit for allegedly failing to remit money to China
MAS investigating Samlit for allegedly failing to remit money to China
The money changer is suspected of failing to comply with obligations as a licensed payment service provider.
Singapore warns of scammers impersonating central bank officers
About 41 individuals have fallen victim to scammers, with $2.6m in losses.
MAS unveils multi-sector transition taxonomy
This is the first taxonomy globally to pioneer the concept of a “transition” category.
MAS unveils responses for proposed regulation of DPT service providers
Regulations are expected to take effect in phases beginning mid-2024.
Singapore to pilot use of wholesale CBCDs in 2024: Menon
MAS is also rolling out GPRNT.AI, an ESG data platform for financial institutions.
MAS and Bank Indonesia extend bilateral financial arrangement until 2024
The agreement between both central banks was extended to 2 November 2024.
8 in 10 Singaporeans approve of proposed phishing scam accountability framework: poll
Over 4 in 5 says that financial institutions should be held most accountable for scams.
DBS prohibited from buying new businesses or closing branches for 6 months
MAS will review progress after six months and may choose to extend the measures.
Singapore proposes shared responsibility framework for phishing scams
Both financial institutions and telcos are held accountable for mitigating scams.
MAS proposes fund management regulation shake-up with new framework
If approved, the existing RFMC regime will be repealed.
Sygnum Singapore obtains major payments institution license
It can now operate its DPT brokerage service in Singapore.
Central bank announces new savings bond with average yield of 3.32%
Its amount offered is at $1b.
MAS teams up with BIS, Swiss and France central banks to test wholesale CBDCs
Project Mariana used DeFi technology concepts on a public blockchain.
Singapore probing banks’ involvement in $1.75b money laundering scandal: report
MAS says it's "too early to tell" if FIs involved adhered to ML requirements or not.
MAS enforced over S$20m in penalties in past 18 months
Authorities issued 18 prohibition orders and logged a total of 39 criminal convictions.
New requirements published for DPT service providers
It will mitigate the risk of loss or misuse of customers’ assets.
DPM Wong is the new chairman of MAS’ board of directors
Wong will survive beginning 8 July up to 31 May 2026.
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