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MAS signs co-operation agreement with Gujarat’s IFSCA
Both parties will share non-supervisory related information
September 18, 2022
Regulatory Action
MAS imposes additional capital requirement of $330 mil on OCBC, dividend will not be affected
"Vigilance is a shared responsibility"
May 26, 2022
Singapore economy
Government may consider supplementary budget to deal with growing costs, say Maybank economists
Monetary policy may not be sufficient to contain the intensifying inflationary pressures: Maybank
May 23, 2022
Singapore economy
MAS to tighten policy amid inflation fight
Economists are watching if MAS will tweak its inflation forecast which now stands at 2.5%-3.5% this year.
April 12, 2022
Russia-Ukraine crisis
MAS bans crypto firms from handling Russian-linked transactions trying to circumvent sanctions
Russians in other jurisdictions are reportedly trying to liquidate their crypto holdings and acquire other kinds of assets.
March 14, 2022
Cryptocurrency
MAS stops crypto service providers from marketing to general public
This includes advertising in public areas in Singapore as well as through the engagement of third parties.
January 17, 2022
Singapore economy
Singapore tax hike bolsters case for MAS to tighten policy
An off-cycle tightening before the MAS’s scheduled meeting in April can’t be ruled out, says Alex Loo of TD Securities.
January 11, 2022
Singapore FinTech Festival 2021
MAS to curb greenwashing with stress tests, technology
Menon said the potential for greenwashing is on the rise as more funds are allocated for sustainability projects.
November 08, 2021
Singapore economy
MAS to hold, signal policy move next April
Investors will be sensitive to any MAS comments on the global inflation debate
October 13, 2021
Capital markets
Optimal blend of creativity and caution needed by MAS to face new challenges and create opportunities - PM Lee
The challenges and opportunities include emerging disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence and technology.
October 07, 2021