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Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival
Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival
Tokenisation emerges as a key driver of future digital money systems.
Singapore pursues digital economy ties with ASEAN and global blocs: DPM
DPM Gan also said Singapore is focusing especially on financial services to stay globally relevant.
Singapore moves to enhance investor protection in market misconduct cases
It involves establishing a grant scheme and making legislative amendments, amongst others.
MAS, banks move to address PayNow surcharge amid fee concerns
Singapore’s central bank says banks must ensure transparency as it reviews surcharges on PayNow.
QCP Trading granted major payment institution licence in Singapore
It can now offer spot DPT trading services to institutional clients.
Singapore, Brunei establish reciprocal cross-border collateral arrangement
This will allow them to accept a wider range of collateral in their facilities.
TransferMate clinches MAS approval to add payment services
This expands its existing suite of products in Singapore to include storing funds.
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown
Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
Singapore banks’ interest income expected to come weaker in Q2
Net interest margins of the 3 banks are expected to compress by 5-7 basis points.
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.
ShopBack secures MPI licence in Singapore for payment product
ShopBack Pay is now authorized to provide payment services in the country.
Tokenisation of bank assets could boost liquidity and risk management in FX
But the industry must address the potential fragmentation of the liquidity pool.
MAS proposes revisions to PHS, complex products framework
Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs) will require a PHS under the proposals.
Here are the five stocks that may benefit from MAS’ $5b EQDP
Macquarie Equity Research expects the EQDP to be implemented in Q3 2025.
Digital token firms serving foreign clients must obtain a license: MAS
Without a license, they will need to cease operations by 30 June.
Franklin Templeton gets approval to launch first retail tokenised fund in Singapore
Investors will be able to access the fund with a minimum investment of US$20.
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