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.
Money laundering risks in Singapore climb 79% in 2023: Moody’s
Money laundering risks in Singapore climb 79% in 2023: Moody’s
Tighter scrutiny sought for CSPs.
MAS’ total emissions up 14% YoY in FY2023
The central bank said it remains on track to reach long-term climate targets.
GSG Capital director fined for insider trading
Prior to announcing the acquisition of GreatSolutions, Tay Joo Heng bought 515,000 shares in its parent firm, GS Holdings.
MAS scales asset tokenisation standards
It will improve standards for fixed income, FX, and asset management.
Inflation still at 3.1% in May as power, gas costs rise slower
Core inflation unchanged since March, headline inflation up from 2.7% in April.
Singapore and Cambodia launch financial transparency corridor for SME trade
Participating financial institutions include ANEXT Bank and Advanced Bank of Asia.
MAS and CAD probe Seatrium on potential links to Brazil corruption case
The potential offences include corruption, drug trafficking, and serious crimes.
Economists uphold 2.4% full-year GDP growth for Singapore in Q2
Next year, they expect the economy to grow by 2.5%.
MAS and BIS launch blueprint for climate risk data platform
The platform integrates regulatory and climate data from corporate disclosure documents.
MAS extends fair dealing rules to all financial products and services
Previously, guidelines applied only to investment product selection and services.
MAS bans three ex-insurance agents for providing false information
The prohibition orders took effect 24 May.
MAS and PBC to cooperate on green and transition finance initiatives
The initiatives cover taxonomies, green finance flows, and decarbonisation.
MAS imposes 5-year prohibition order on former DBS representative
He also received a one-week imprisonment sentence.
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat joins MAS Board of Directors
Chee will serve three years from 1 June to 31 May 2027.
Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March
In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
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.
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