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Singapore Earns Top Financial-Crime Rating Despite S$3 Billion Laundering Scandal

Singapore, 7 May 2026 – Singapore has received the highest monitoring outcome from an international financial-crime watchdog, reinforcing its status as one of Asia’s most robust anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regimes even as the city-state continues to address weaknesses exposed by its record S$3 billion money laundering scandal.

The assessment placed Singapore under regular follow-up, a process applied to jurisdictions that have performed well in the evaluation. The review found that Singapore has a strong legal and institutional framework to combat money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing, supported by close coordination among government agencies and financial regulators.

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  • Rebecca Hsu is a Senior Economist and Lead Analyst for The Ledger Asia, focusing on the rapidly evolving financial landscapes of East and Southeast Asia. With a background in sovereign risk assessment and emerging market trends, Rebecca provides sharp commentary on trade dynamics, monetary policy, and the digital economy's impact on regional growth.

    Formerly a strategic advisor for major financial institutions in Hong Kong, she excels at translating complex macroeconomic shifts into actionable insights for investors and policymakers. Her work at The Ledger Asia centers on China’s economic transition and the burgeoning manufacturing hubs of ASEAN, ensuring readers stay ahead of Asia’s shifting financial tides.

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