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Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Global Economy
Briefs: Smaller rate hikes expected ahead, says Fed chair Powell
In other news, MAS's Ravi Menon says Singapore can absorb record inflows of new money; DBS to tap into new digital asset platform.
November 03, 2022
Digital Economy
New climate finance accelerator to help build an ecosystem to advance sustainability in Asia
The accelerator by Google Cloud, MAS and KPMG aims to channel capital toward firms with market-ready climate fintech solutions.
November 03, 2022
Fintech
MAS announces 'Project Ubin+', global initiative on CBDC-based cross border exchange and settlement
The MAS will collaborate with international partners to explore a broader range of atomic settlement solutions.
November 03, 2022
Fintech
Individuals now able to access insurance data on enhanced SGFinDex
Users can now access their life, accident and health insurance under various insurance providers through one platform.
November 02, 2022
Digital Economy
MAS and MOF launch eGuarantee@Gov to digitalise banker’s guarantees and insurance bonds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has launched eGuarantee@Gov on Nov 2.
November 02, 2022
Bonds and treasuries
Inflation-fighting central bank powers rally in Singapore bonds
The city state’s sovereign bonds have gained 1.9% in October, the most since April 2020.
October 31, 2022
Digital Economy
MAS to test concept of purpose-bound digital SGD at SFF 2022 and through other means
The central bank had released a report detailing the uses of purpose-bound digital SGD.
October 31, 2022
Forex
Singapore retains position as third largest global forex centre
According to the MAS, Singapore’s share of global FX volumes also rose 1.8 percentage points y-o-y.
October 28, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
SGX RegCo launches public consultation on nine-year independent director terms, explicit salary disclosures
MAS already imposes a hard nine-year tenure cap on IDs of Singapore-incorporated banks, insurers and managers of REITs.
October 27, 2022
Singapore Fintech Festival 2022
Sustainability launches aplenty at MAS, new CSO appointed
“Promoting sustainable finance and climate resilience have grown significantly in the last two years as areas of priority.”
October 27, 2022