Tag: Monetary Authority of Singapore

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...

Singapore to block scam mules from banking services

Singapore is stepping up its fight against scam syndicates with new measures to block repeat offenders from accessing critical banking and telecommunications services. The joint...

Singapore’s Project MindForge drives AI compliance, Napier AI claims

Singapore is taking a leading role in embedding artificial intelligence across the financial sector with the launch of Project MindForge. Announced in June 2023, this...

New compliance era for scams and AML across Asia-Pacific

Financial crime regulation in Southeast Asia and Australia is becoming stricter, with regulators introducing clearer frameworks and stronger enforcement. Authorities are responding to threats...

Can AML consolidation solve global financial crime?

Centralised oversight of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) is gaining traction as governments look to combat increasingly complex, cross-border financial crimes. According to...

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