
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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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