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Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
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Singapore banks are so flush with deposits that DBS is loaning MAS $30 bil
This underscores how Singapore has been a beneficiary as Asia’s wealthy shift their money to a perceived safe haven.
June 07, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: MAS to launch consultation on phasing out coal-fired power plants, Cathie Wood says software stocks next AI bet
"Sometimes, we are just careless or don’t pay attention for a second and click by instinct" - former Temasek CEO Ho Ching on scams
June 03, 2023
Fintech
Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 to explore applications of AI in financial services
Registration for Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 is now open.
June 01, 2023
Sustainability
MAS to launch consultation on qualifying managed phase-out of coal-fired power plants
The move comes as regional guidelines are being updated to include the managed phase-out of coal.
May 30, 2023
Cryptocurrency
Crypto firms here considering leaving because of 'robust regulations'
The Singapore market may be even more difficult to penetrate moving forward.
May 26, 2023
Regulatory Action
MAS slaps 8-year prohibition order on former insurance agent
Yeo was found guilty on 18 counts of corruption
May 23, 2023
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MAS and NY Fed reach new milestones in cross-border payments and settlement
MAS and NY Fed successfully experiment with CBDCs in cross border payments to reduce costs and settlement time
May 19, 2023
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MAS details information-sharing platform among banks to combat financial crime
A bill proposing amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Act was read for a second time in Parliament on May 9.
May 09, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s near-term outlook remains uncertain with downside risks: MAS
Singapore's economy has “slowed discernibly” since 4Q2022, weighed down by contractions in the trade-related sectors.
April 27, 2023
Singapore economy
Singapore’s headline inflation down to 5.5%, MAS core inflation down to 5% in March (update)
Headline and core inflation both moderated from February's print of 6.3% and 5.5%.
April 24, 2023