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Singapore's central bank bans ex-Goldman banker Ng for life over 1MDB

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

[OPINION] For never again the world must know more about the Khojaly genocide

For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025