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. 

MAS unlikely to change policy in October: experts

UOB Kay Hian said an off-cycle announcement will only happen if there's a sharp growth downgrade in inflation.

MAS embarks on initiative to digitise basic ESG Credentials for MSME

The central bank will collaborate with UNDP and GLEIF for the initiative.

Central bank explores responsible AI practices through new tech firm collab

It partnered with Google Cloud to also cultivate technologists with AI skills.

Three key factors that will propel SG’s economic growth in H2

Malaysian bank analysts said tourism growth and higher tourism services will help.

Core inflation was unchanged in April as travel services post higher inflation

The central bank said there was lower inflation for electricity and gas.

Singapore, China deepen ties in capital markets supervision, connectivity

They also witnessed the establishment of an ETF Product Link. 

Central Bank unveils the Lee Kuan Yew centenary coin

Singaporeans can obtain the commemorative coin starting September 2023.

Singapore’s AUM grew by $470b mostly due to institutional investors: MAS

The growth makes up around 20% of the increase in total AUM from 2017 to 2021.

MAS proposes digital platform to help banks easily detect financial crime

It will detect customers who exhibit multiple “red flags” linked to financial crime. 

MAS expands gold reserves by 45% in Q1

It was the first increase since June 2021.

March inflation slows to 5.5% YoY

The rate of price increase in all sectors slowed down except for electricity and gas. 

Singapore, China form Green Finance Taskforce

They will focus on taxonomies and definitions, products and instruments, and technology.

Man sentenced for false trading in KTL shares

Tan Boon Hai bought and sold shares using false accounts.

Where to invest if MAS eases monetary policy in October

Assets like bonds and gold will be a safe haven for investors.

MAS did not direct banks to 'avoid discussing origins of wealth inflows': PBIG

PBIG said that the sources of wealth inflows into Singapore “remain diversified.”