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A Report by CYS Global Remit Counterparty Sales & Alliance Unit JPY/SGD 122.50 – 124.50 The Japanese yen strengthened this week after renewed speculation that Japanese authorities, supported by the United States, had once again intervened in the foreign exchange market to stem the currency's prolonged decline. The yen initially surged by as much as 1.4% against the US dollar before settling around the 156 level, while also posting gains against the Singapore dollar. The lates

A Report by CYS Global Remit Legal & Compliance Office Part 4: Detection Strategies for TBML Introduction Effective TBML detection blends structured domain knowledge, robust data pipelines, and adaptive analytics. For cross-border payments, the goal is to connect trade signals with payment behaviours to flag anomalies early—without overwhelming operations with false positives. Foundational Detection Components 1. Data Enrichment & Normalisation Good detection starts with good

A Report by CYS Global Remit Human Resource Management Unit Building Trust Through Fair and Inclusive Workplaces In today’s diverse and global workforce, fair employment practices play a critical role in building trust, inclusivity, and long-term organizational success. In Singapore, these practices are guided by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) and supported by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). At CYS, we are committed to upholding th

A Report by CYS Global Remit Digital Media Marketing Team This past week, we headed down to the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on a bright morning, where the venue had traded its usual quiet for something a lot more festive. Rows of branded merchandise, artisan hampers, tech gadgets, and eco-friendly keepsakes filled the hall, all under a canopy of black and yellow balloons welcoming visitors to Singapore's biggest corporate gifting showcase. The Corporate Gi

A Report by CYS Global Remit FinTech Development Unit Not too long ago, hiring someone overseas usually meant opening an overseas office. Today, it can happen with a video call, an employment contract and a laptop. A Singapore SME might have developers in Malaysia, customer service staff in the Philippines and consultants in the United Kingdom, all working for the same business, yet expecting to be paid accurately, on time and in their local currencies. Welcome to the new wor