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. 

Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March

In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
3 days ago

Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March

In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
3 days ago

MAS issues 12-year ban on former Manulife rep over cheating offences

The rep tricked 25 victims into sending him over $1.2m for a fake investment.
4 days ago

MAS issues 8-year prohibition orders to ex-Prudential rep 

The former Prudential rep misappropriated $117K in premiums.

MAS allocates $35M for sustainable finance upskilling

Initiatives include expanding sustainable finance courses and introducing an IBF Skills Badge.

MAS orders Sen Yue to assist in investigation

The company will provide some documents to MAS by 26 April.

MAS policy holds steady for medium-term price stability

The central bank said its current policy settings remain "appropriate."

MAS and Mastercard signs deal to bolster financial sector’s cyber resilience

The two parties aim to work together to formulate solutions that will help enhance cybersecurity.

Inflation rises to 3.4% YoY in February

This is faster following a 2.9% slowdown in January.

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.