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- Enhancing existing guidelines on funds’ securities lending activities through comprehensive requirements on the counterparty, custodian and the use of collateral.
- The Code prescribes best practices in the management, operation and marketing of collective investment schemes (CIS) authorised under the Securities & Futures Act. 2 Since the issuance of the Code in May 2002, MAS has made various amendments in 2002, 2005 and 2006 in response to feedback from the fund
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) will study measures to enhance collaboration between the derivatives markets of Singapore and China.
- The agreement was reached at the 11th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) meeting held in Suzhou and co-chaired by Singapore Deputy Prime Minister, Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Teo Chee Hean, and People’s Republic of China Vice Premier of the
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- The proposed framework aims to strengthen standards of consumer protection, anti-money laundering, and cyber security related to payment activities, while facilitating innovation and system interoperability.
- This public consultation is an important step for MAS and the payments industry to co-create the future of Singapore’s payments landscape; one where payments are swift, simple, and secure, supported by streamlined regulation and inclusive governance.” 7 The public consultation which will last from
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- The Organisations data protection policies and procedures were not translated into security arrangements for protection of personal data.
- A financial penalty of $5,000 was imposed on Singapore Accountancy Commission for failing to put in place reasonable security arrangements to prevent the unauthorised access of 6,541 Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification programme personnel and candidates’ personal data.
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- , or anything which is signed or sealed, and which is capable of being converted into a valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
- . *** Additional Information Section 420 of the Penal Code (Cap. 224, Rev Ed 2008) Under this section, whoever cheats and thereby dishonestly induces the person deceived to deliver or cause the delivery of any property to any person, or to make, alter or destroy the whole or any part of a valuable security
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- Dr Teo suggested tightening regulations around the issuance of perpetual securities and preference shares in favour of bonds.
- While perpetual securities and preference shares offer investors less protection than bonds in a liquidation scenario, they rank above ordinary shares which retail investors can freely invest in.
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- Letters to Editor
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- Securities brokers are required to inform retail investors about the relevant risks of trading and obtain a written acknowledgement from the investor before opening a trading account.
- There are also regulatory caps on the amount of securities financing which can be provided to retail investors. 3 As Woon Wee Min pointed out, financial literacy is paramount in helping investors manage their investments effectively and avoid huge losses.
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- Under the Securities and Futures Act, there are regulatory safeguards to mitigate potential conflicts of interest: - Boards of REIT managers must comprise at least half independent directors where unitholders do not have the right to vote on the appointment of directors to the board. - REIT managers
- MAS encourages unitholders to carefully study the trust scheme document, including the assessment and advice of the IFA, in deciding whether to vote for or against the proposed merger. 5 Unitholders can also seek assistance from the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) to engage the managers
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- Since the setting up of a new inspection unit for the securities and asset management industries in May 98, we have carried out 32 inspections, both on a routine as well as specific basis.
- Being the "first movers" in this nascent market, asset management companies in Singapore will be well-placed to secure this business. 10 In addition to the debt capital market, asset managers should also leverage on Singapore's strength in foreign exchange and treasury operations.
- These criteria recognise the established status of SES member firms and their related companies who have considerable securities market experience and built up some research capabilities over the years. 14 We recognise, however, that some majority foreign-owned BFMs can bring specialist skills and
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- International terrorist threat 18 Fourth, international terrorist threat and the geopolitical security consequences of the Iraqi and North Korean situation.
- Even as the ASEAN economies are still working through the aftermath of the Asian crisis, the recent security and geopolitical concerns have added another layer of risk to the economic and business environment.
- Home to one of the largest concentrations of Muslims in the world, this issue will have to be dealt with carefully and with great political skills. 20 It is clear that ASEAN governments must tackle the security problems resolutely and decisively before a new growth cycle led by investments can begin