Tag: Monetary Authority of Singapore

Global AML fines fall, but Singapore ramps up scrutiny

Singapore recorded a 579% rise in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) fines issued by its central bank last year, underscoring a sharp...

Singapore-China deal boosts RMB clearing and market access

Singapore and China have announced a new set of financial and capital markets initiatives aimed at strengthening cross-border connectivity, expanding investment channels and deepening...

MAS rules push real-time AML for payment processors

Singapore’s position as a global financial hub brings heightened responsibility to prevent financial crime. Over the past few years, the Monetary Authority of Singapore...

MAS pushes responsible AI use in finance

The MAS has released a consultation paper proposing new guidelines to help financial institutions responsibly manage the risks associated with AI. The proposed Guidelines on...

New AML Act reinforces Singapore’s global reputation

In August 2024, Singapore’s Parliament enacted the Anti-Money Laundering and Other Matters Act 2024, a pivotal step in tightening the city-state’s defences against financial...

India reinforced its position as the main FinTech hub in Asia...

Key Asian FinTech investment stats in Q3 2025: Asian FinTech deal activity fell by 19% YoY in Q3 Indian firms accounted for over a...

Flagright closes fiat blind spot in stablecoin AML

Stablecoin companies are facing unprecedented regulatory scrutiny as financial authorities around the world tighten anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. Regulators in jurisdictions such as Singapore, the...

Banks to block 50% transfers under new scam rules

Singapore’s leading banks will soon introduce a new safeguard designed to protect customers from large-scale digital scams. Starting 15 October, banks will automatically hold...

Napier AI marks 10 years in AML innovation

Napier AI is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of innovation and growth in the fight against financial crime. What began as a...

MAS issues digital guidelines to protect investors

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced a set of measures to encourage responsible sharing of financial information on digital platforms and ensure...

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