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Singapore

MAS revises takeover and merger code to enhance competition and disclosures

The new rules will take effect on Jul 16

DPM Gan Kim Yong says MAS will remove the 5 per cent cap on physical investment precious metals under the tax incentive schemes for funds.
Economy & Policy

Singapore to offer OTC gold clearing, central bank vaulting by end-2026 amid gold-hub push

SGX is also exploring the relaunch of a physically deliverable gold futures contract

The revised framework is meant to simplify the process for SFOs to establish operations in Singapore.
Companies & Markets

Revised framework for single family offices to take effect on Jun 15: MAS

Existing SFOs have one year to comply

While Elon Musk is eccentric and volatile, the hype surrounding him is a gravitational force that overrides common sense.
Opinion & Features
HOCK LOCK SIEW

SpaceX IPO: The noisy spectacle that defies logic might be exactly what Singapore needs

To be a hub for growth capital, the city needs to develop a tolerance for companies with hyped-up valuations

"To deepen capital flows, Singapore needs a more vibrant ecosystem around stored gold, including collateralised lending and gold-backed financing," says Priyanka Sachdeva of Phillip Nova.
Energy & Commodities

Singapore well-placed to be Asean’s gold-trading hub as regional duties rise: analysts

Creating enough market depth and building the necessary infrastructure is thus a priority, they add 

The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it is following up with the three Singapore entities to reinforce its expectations of conduct and compliance.
Companies & Markets

Tiger Brokers, Moomoo, Longbridge Singapore units ‘financially independent’ amid China crackdown: MAS

But market observers note that the separation between customers’ funds and a company’s assets ‘is not completely airtight’

The full authorisation follows an earlier in-principle approval granted by MAS in late 2024.
Companies & Markets

GIC-backed Coda Payments secures MAS major payment institution licence

It can conduct multiple transactions without being subject to certain threshold limits on volume or float 

UBS' Young Jin Yee (left) in conversation with MAS' Chia Der Jiun on the macroeconomic outlook and evolving geopolitical landscape.
Companies & Markets

AI boom masks mounting risks from Middle East energy shock: MAS chief

The financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten the time needed to open an account

Bsquared has provided false or misleading statements on multiple occasions in the time that it was licensed, MAS said.
Singapore

MAS revokes Bsquared crypto permit over ‘serious breaches’

The company’s license was revoked as of May 14

The cases were investigated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Commercial Affairs Department following referrals from Singapore Exchange.
Companies & Markets

Former OCBC trading rep, ex-GM of Sasseur Reit affiliate found guilty of trading offences 

One is convicted of abetting false trading and the other, of engaging in insider trading

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