Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore banks lean on wealth and higher global yields to revive growth

Elevated US rates will let banks deploy excess capital into higher-yielding assets, CGSI says.

Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens

Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.

MAS revokes BSQ payment licence over false disclosures and risk failures

BSQ provided false or misleading in material particulars, MAS said.

MAS says Nasdaq-SGX dual listing board received strong support

Global Listing Board issuers only need to prepare a single set of documents to list in the two exchanges.

MariBank rolls out S$1 equity fund at invite-only phase

Full public access via the MariBank app starts in April 2026, according to a press release.

MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms

The framework was built with 24 banks insurers and industry partners to guide safe deployment.

MAS bans 2 ex-relationship managers over money laundering case

They are each given prohibition orders of 16 years and 7 years, respectively.

SGX reforms set stage for 20+ IPOs in 2026

2025 logged 13 listings raising over $2.5b, Deloitte said.

Silicon 'AI Bomb' divides analysts on MAS policy path

Maybank signals an April slope steepening whilst RHB bets on policy stability through June.

MAS expands Ripple’s scope of payment activities in Singapore

Ripple uses digital payment tokens to offer end-to-end payment solutions.

MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products

Seemingly educational content or advice can cross into regulated territory.

Why banks must act fast on quantum threat

The financial cost of delay would be roughly 2.5% of the information technology budget.

Finance leaders flag governance risks with fast growing fintech systems

Finance leaders discuss macroeconomics, AI, new forms of money, policy sustainability, and more.

Tokenisation, cyber threats top agenda at Singapore FinTech Festival Day 2

MAS unveils pilot for tokenised MAS Bills as leaders warn of rising AI-enabled cyber risks.

MAS completes live trial of interbank lending using wholesale CBDC

SGD Testnet enables financial institutions to settle tokenised financial assets using wholesale CBDC.