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MAS seeks to increase investigative powers to gather evidence in investigations  - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

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MAS seeks to increase investigative powers to gather evidence in investigations

According to MAS, the bill will strengthen its ability to “hold persons accountable” for offences under the Acts.

Funds

Asia Pacific ex-Japan ETF & ETP investments grow 19.1% to hit US$154 bil in Sept

SINGAPORE (Oct 13): Assets invested in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) listed in Asia Pacific ex-Japan grew by 19.1% y-o-y to reach US$154 billion ($208.6 billion) by end Sept, according to the latest report from research

Investing strategies

There’s no better time than now to buy into US banks. Here’s why

SINGAPORE (June 30): The Bank of Singapore (BoS), a subsidiary of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC), remains “overweight” on the US financial sector due to the potential de-regulation for US banks as well as their prospects for higher-than-ex

MAS shifts focus to jobs, skills amid tech disruption

SINGAPORE (June 29): Worried that machines are about to steal your jobs?
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Australian government to give budget update, top credit rating at risk

SYDNEY (Dec 19): Australia's conservative government will on Monday give an update on the national budget that could trigger a downgrade in the country's prized triple A credit rating and push up borrowing costs on over a trillion dollars of debt.

MAS launches fintech innovation lab facility

SINGAPORE (Aug 24): Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Wednesday announced the opening of its financial technology (fintech) innovation lab known as Looking Glass @ MAS, a purpose-built facility located within the MAS building.
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