Monetary Authority of Singapore
ANZ joins Singapore’s Project Guardian
                                                                                 
                    
                    The bank will explore blockchain interoperability to exchange tokenised real-world assets.
                
                                
            ANZ joins Singapore’s Project Guardian
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The bank will explore blockchain interoperability to exchange tokenised real-world assets.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Qoo10 ordered to suspend payments in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It was unable to prove it can meet its payment obligations to merchants on time, MAS said.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singaporean banks roll out face verification for digital token setup
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It is expected to make it harder for scammers to take over a customer’s DT.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS, IBF working on gen AI job impact map
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Separately, the IBF has given out skills badges to 3,000 professionals.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore’s financial sector employment rose 4,800 in 2023
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                Labour force upskilling needed as SG nears 'super-aged' status
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The future growth must be productivity-led, said DPM Gan Kim Yong.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS warns of misuse in Worldcoin token, account trading
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This incident could potentially violate the Payment Services Act 2019.
                    
                                        
                    
                Enough steps taken to ensure support with digital banking: MAS
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Deploying ambassadors and phone banking were some of solutions rolled out.
                    
                                        
                    
                Regulators' push to curb tech outages may boost bank expenses by 20%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Banks in South and Southeast Asia must enhance tech systems or face firmer penalties.
                    
                                        
                    
                HashKey OTC gets Singapore license to offer DPT services
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It previously operated under an exemption.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS reprimands RVP One for SFR breaches
                                                                                                 
                        
                        RVP failed to submit financial returns for 3 years, according to MAS.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS “closely monitoring” global IT outage
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Major banks reported little to no impact to customers and key operations.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore banks are phasing out OTPs for logins
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Banks will instead use digital tokens to authenticate bank account login attempts.
                    
                                        
                    
                Banks most vulnerable to illegal trade financing – MAS
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Env Crimes generate between $110b-$281b in criminal gains yearly.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore expands scope of guidelines on fair dealing
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It now covers all financial institutions and all the products and services offered.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore, Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Singapore can swap up to $3b whilst Japan can swap up to US$1b.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS not extending pause on DBS’ non-essential activities
                                                                                                 
                        
                        DBS will still keep the 1.8x multiplier in risk weighted assets, however.