Financial Services
MAS fines surge 579% amidst heightened scrutiny: report
MAS fines surge 579% amidst heightened scrutiny: report
Fenergo links the increase to KYC, AML, and sanctions breaches flagged after tighter supervision.
Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.
SGX RegCo names Dr. Sung Cheng Chih chairman
Dr Sung pledges strong leadership to steer SGX RegCo.
AI investment concentrates in high-growth sectors
Finance, professional services, and education emerge as leading beneficiaries.
Singapore, China deepen financial links through cross-border projects
Financial initiatives aim to boost ASEAN-China connectivity.
StraitsX, Solana launch XSGD, XUSD for seamless payments
XSGD, XUSD process over $23.2B (US$18B) in transactions across blockchains
Singapore’s tighter rules push Chinese wealth overseas
Compliance checks raise friction as investors explore multi-market strategies.
Stricter AML rules push firms toward advanced tech
MAS’s tougher guidelines raise compliance standards and accelerate AI adoption.
Will Singapore banks maintain momentum in 2026?
Dividend yields are expected to reach as high as 6%.
More scams drive complaints to highest level in 20 years
Fraud and scam-related disputes account for nearly half of all claims.
UOBAM launches gold portfolio mixing bullion, mining stocks
There’s a growing interest from retail investors for gold-linked exposure.
Singapore sees slower crypto user growth despite high adoption
Both Singapore (28%) and Hong Kong (27%) show high familiarity but slower growth in new users.
V2Y Corporation secures $20m loan to bolster capital, explore new business
The group also plans to change its corporate name.
Asset manager Lighthouse Canton to invest $1.5b in India: report
It’s $1b in private credit and $500m in real estate over the next 3-4 years.
iFast Corporation posts $26.1m net profit in Q3
The bank credits growth on its unit trust, wealth management, and ePension platforms.
Singapore investors lead globally in AI-driven investing
Interest in AI education is also high, with 39% planning to learn more about AI-driven investment strategies within the next year.
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