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MAS updates the licensing guidelines for payment service providers by clarifying the eligibility criteria and imposing additional application requirements.

MAS Updates Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers

Date
Aug 2, 2024
Author
OrionW
MAS updates the licensing guidelines for payment service providers by clarifying the eligibility criteria and imposing additional application requirements.
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A Singapore court assesses cryptocurrency-based damages while highlighting the challenges that courts will continue to face in valuing cryptocurrencies.

Fantom Foundation Case: Approaches and Challenges in Quantifying Cryptocurrency-based Damages

Date
Jul 12, 2024
Author
OrionW
A Singapore court assesses cryptocurrency-based damages while highlighting the challenges that courts will continue to face in valuing cryptocurrencies.
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MAS updates the PS Act FAQs to reflect recent updates on regulated payment services and the stablecoin regulatory framework.

Payment Services Act FAQs Updated

Date
Apr 25, 2024
Author
OrionW
MAS updates the PS Act FAQs to reflect recent updates on regulated payment services and the stablecoin regulatory framework.
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MAS issues new customer protection guidelines for DPT services which will take effect from 4 October 2024.

MAS Issues Crypto Customer Protection Guidelines

Date
Apr 5, 2024
Author
OrionW
MAS issues new customer protection guidelines for DPT services which will take effect from 4 October 2024.
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Updated AML-CFT requirements for DPT service licensees take effect from 4 April 2024, requiring (a) due diligence measures for appointing agents and (b) a group AML-CFT policy that applies to branches and subsidiaries.

MAS Updates AML-CFT Requirements for DPT Service Licensees

Date
Apr 4, 2024
Author
OrionW
Updated AML-CFT requirements for DPT service licensees take effect from 4 April 2024, requiring (a) due diligence measures for appointing agents and (b) a group AML-CFT policy that applies to branches and subsidiaries.
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The amended Payment Services Act, which expands the scope of regulated payment services, goes into effect on 4 April 2024.

Expanded Scope of Regulated Payment Services Takes Effect

Date
Apr 4, 2024
Author
OrionW
The amended Payment Services Act, which expands the scope of regulated payment services, goes into effect on 4 April 2024.
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