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. 

Chart of the day: Core inflation rises to record breaking 3.3%

This is the highest since core inflation hit 3.5% in January 2012.

MAS charges insurance agents for breach of Financial Advisers Act

Their offences included falsification and providing false information.

Tech-focused talents tops demand in Singapore’s financial sector

More than 3,000 tech-focused jobs are expected in 2022.

MAS committee lists 3 recommendations on adjustment spreads for Legacy SOR contracts 

The recommendation covers SOR contras that remain outstanding after 31 December 2024.

MAS slaps woman with $100,000 fine over false trading 

The woman identified as Tan Su Lan purchased shares in Aspial Corp and Far East Orchard.

MAS keeping an eye on 4 threats to crypto ecosystem

Adapative approach to be taken in addressing these risks. 

MAS bares top 4 priorities for 2022 and 2023

The agency vowed to take a tough approach against financial crime and misconduct.

Core inflation expected to come in 2.5%-3.5% in 2022

Consumer price inflation will also be raised by more than previously anticipated.

SG, Australia ink agreement to deepen FinTech collaboration

The agreement sets out a framework for 4 collaboration areas.

MAS transfers S$75b excess Official Foreign Reserves to government

This brings the stock OFR to around 95% of Singapore’s GDP.  

Crypto and DeFi cannot circumvent Russia financial sanctions: MAS

The regulator said appropriate measures will be taken for FIs who will breach these sanctions.

MAS likely to widen band in April: analyst

Doing so would allow MAS to vent inflation pressure, experts said.

MAS likely to tighten monetary policy in April following inflation uptick

Headline inflation moved at a faster pace in February at 4.3% YoY.

Headline inflation climbs faster in February at 4.3%

It accelerated due to higher private transport inflation.