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.
Headline inflation falls to 1.4% as private transport and accommodation costs ease
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.
MAS fines Atrium Asia Investment $1.9M for AML/CFT compliance breaches
It breached the requirements from June 2015 to October 2020.
Close to 60% of industries rebounds to ‘above average’ growth
The economy grew by 4.1% in Q3, compared to just 1.1% for the whole of 2023.
MAS and IMDA to implement new framework against phishing scams
The new framework will take effect on 16 December.
Economists see no impetus for MAS to adjust policy before mid-2025
They expect changes only when core inflation nears 1.8% YoY.
Aspire receives IPA for the Major Payment Institution license
This supports the company's goal to build a user-friendly financial platform.
Mixed views on MAS policy for 1H25 as Singapore faces inflation and growth risks
In Q3, the economy grew faster at 4.1% YoY.
SG records $6.7m impersonation scam losses in September
The scammers impersonate bank and government officials.
Economy grows 4.1% YoY in Q3 as manufacturing, services expand
It grew at a faster rate compared to the previous quarter.
Commentary
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