MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. MAS also works with the financial industry to develop Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre.
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MAS, ABS to launch unified payment entity for national schemes
MAS, ABS to launch unified payment entity for national schemes
The new entity will consolidate Singapore’s national payment schemes, including SGQR.
5 days ago
MAS eases monetary policy as core inflation forecasts drops to 1% to 2%
CPI-All Items inflation will average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2025.
Headline inflation rises to 1.6% in November as transport costs ease slower
Transport inflation only fell by 0.7% YoY.
Geopolitical risks rise as top threat to Singapore economy
The growth in China is also seen to significantly impact Singapore’s economy.
MAS to launch electronic deferred payment solutions in mid-2025
It will help support the transition to e-payments.
JPMorgan Chase Bank fined $2.4m for oversight lapses in bond transactions
The bank had already paid the civil penalty.
MAS sets new ICR, leverage caps, and tighter disclosure rules for S-REITs
The changes will take effect immediately.
Singapore’s NBFI assets rise 4% in 2024
The increase was driven by expansion of insurers and investment funds.
Headline inflation falls to 1.4% as private transport and accommodation costs ease
Private transportation inflation's contraction widened to -2.5%.
SGX eases intestate claims for Central Depository assets under $5,000
The agency removed the legal documentation requirement.
Singapore to raise IMF contribution, reduce loan commitments
This increase will not affect Singapore’s Official Foreign Reserves.
SG, China deepen cross-market ties in green finance and investments
The collaboration aims to boost international investment interest.
GFTN appoints Ravi Menon as chair, names diverse board members
The deputy managing director of MAS is also part of the board.
Banque de France, MAS completed post-quantum cryptography trial
The technology aims to protect data from cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing.
Bank Indonesia and MAS extend bilateral financial arrangement to 2027
The arrangement consists of two agreements.
MAS unveils plan to advance tokenisation in financial services
The plan focuses on four areas.
Singapore unveils national anti-money laundering strategy
It will centre on prevention, detection, and enforcement.
Commentary
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