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.
See below for the Latest MAS News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
New bill boosts MAS' supervisory, investigative powers
It will also give MAS powers to regulate FIs in the capital market space.
New bill boosts MAS' supervisory, investigative powers
It will also give MAS powers to regulate FIs in the capital market space.
NUS taps Tang Heiwai as MAS term professor
His term will run from 4 March to 15 March.
Inflation eases to 2.9% YoY in January
In December 2023, headline inflation rose 3.7% YoY.
Will MAS keep its policy parameters unchanged for the whole year?
Experts estimate the S$NEER to be at +1.5% appreciation gradient, with +/- 2.0% band.
MAS keeps policy unchanged in January MPS
The central bank said the current policy settings remain "appropriate."
Inflation edges up to 3.7% in December
In 2023, headline inflation averaged 4.8%.
New bill to expand MAS’ investigative powers proposed
Some of the expanded powers are entering premises without notice.
Around 38,000 accounts activate ‘Money Lock’ feature
The activation resulted in over $3.2b of savings that were set aside.
MAS grants HashKey Capital CMS license
The license will enable the company to provide regulated fund management services.
Singapore’s economic upswing unlikely to last: experts
In 2023, experts predict a GDP growth of 0.7% for Singapore.
SPF, MAS to work with PRC on the unfreezing of monies transferred via remittances
As of 15 December 2023, SPF has received over 670 reports of remittances being frozen.
Economists cut 2024 growth forecast for Singapore
They expect GDP to expand by 2.3% in 2024, down from the previous estimate of 2.5%.
MAS seeks feedback on the proposed Policy Owners' Protection Scheme enhancement
The central bank plans to enhance the scheme’s coverage amongst others.
MAS launches code of conduct for ESG rating and data product providers
It also published a checklist for providers to self-attest their compliance with the code.
MAS coalition to pilot use of transition credits for early retirement of coal plants
Close to 30 members support the coalition.
MAS releases commemorative Lee Kuan Yew coins for walk-in exchange
Over 142 banks will be available for walk-in exchange.
Singapore, Malaysia enables real time cross-border payments
The payment system is accessible via mobile number or VPA.
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