
Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB
Roger Ng is permanently banned from performing any regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Act, said MAS.
Tue Sep 05 2023

Malaysia, Singapore launch cross-border QR code payments connectivity
This payment linkage will allow customers to make retail payments by scanning DuitNow QR and NETS QR codes, BNM and MAS said.
Fri Mar 31 2023

Foreigners needed to fill Singapore tech jobs crunch, says central banker
Menon said Singaporeans make up just over one-third of the estimated 25,000 tech workforce in the local financial sector.
Tue May 04 2021

1MDB Bond: Goldman Sachs Singapore to pay US$122 mln to Singapore government
Goldman Sachs Singapore Pte (GSSP) will pay US$122 million to the Singapore government for its role in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) bond offerings.
Fri Oct 23 2020

1MDB: Singapore imposes life ban on BSI Bank's former rep Swampillai
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued lifetime Prohibition Orders (POs) against Kevin Michael Swampillai, a former representative at Singapore Branch (BSIS).
Fri Oct 23 2020

Singapore shortlists 14 applicants for digital bank licences
It expects to award the licences by the end of the year
Thu Jun 18 2020

Malaysia and Singapore to set up stock market trading link
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Securities Commission Malaysia will facilitate the establishment of a stock market trading link between Bursa Malaysia and the Singapore Exchange.
Tue Feb 06 2018

Indonesia says investigating StanChart US$1.4 billion transfer to Singapore
The funds, held by Standard Chartered Plc in Guernsey mainly on behalf of Indonesian clients, was transferred to Singapore just before the island moved to new tax transparency rules.
Mon Oct 09 2017

Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments
This is the first step by Singapore's central bank to explore the use of digital currency.
Wed Nov 16 2016

Singapore ready to curb excessive volatility in Singapore dollar if needed
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stands ready to curb excessive volatility in the trade-weighted Singapore dollar if needed.
Fri Nov 11 2016

1MDB: Singapore directs Falcon Bank to stop operations in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has asked Swiss wealth manager Falcon Private Bank Ltd to cease operations in the city state over lapses related to handling 1MDB fund flows.
Tue Oct 11 2016

Singapore maintains US$4 billion loan commitment to IMF
Singapore made its initial loan commitment in April 2012 to ensure the IMF has adequate resources to meet potential needs.
Sat Oct 08 2016

Singapore seizes RM710 million assets in 1MDB-related investigation
The criminal investigations by CAD are targeted at individuals suspected of committing offences in Singapore related to these fund flows.
Thu Jul 21 2016

Singapore kicks out Swiss bank linked to 1MDB
Singapore's central bank on Tuesday said it has ordered the closure of the local branch of Swiss bank BSI, which has been linked to a scandal at Malaysia's troubled state fund 1MDB.
Tue May 24 2016

Panama Papers: Singapore to investigate leaked documents
Singapore said it will investigate if there is any individual or entity in the republic named in the leaked documents from a Panamanian law firm.
Wed Apr 06 2016

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025