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Fintech
Singapore’s fintech strategy is evolving, central bank chief says
SINGAPORE (Nov 8): Singapore’s vision and strategy for developing financial technology is evolving with rapid technological and industry changes, Monetary Authority of Singapore chief Ravi Menon said, as the regulator prepares for its second FinTech F
November 08, 2017
Global Markets
Investors are underestimating global risks, MAS warns
SINGAPORE (Oct 26): Investors are underestimating risks to the global economy as they drive stock markets to record highs, Singapore’s central bank chief warned.
October 26, 2017
Singapore economy
Singapore to be on guard against inflation pickup: MAS' Menon
SINGAPORE (Oct 25): Singapore’s central bank chief said while inflation is still well below the historical average, policy makers need to be proactive if a stronger economy results in a pickup in price pressures.
October 25, 2017
Fintech
MAS won't regulate cryptocurrencies; but stays alert to risk
SINGAPORE (Oct 25): Singapore doesn’t plan to regulate cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, but will remain alert to money laundering and other potential risks stemming from their use, the head of the country’s central bank said.
October 25, 2017
MAS establishes council to realise Singapore’s e-payments vision
SINGAPORE (Aug 2): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Wednesday it will establish a Payments Council, comprising 20 leaders from banks, payment service providers, businesses, and trade associations.
August 02, 2017
In print this week
Singapore restoring reputation dented by 1MDB scandal, says MAS MD Menon
SINGAPORE (July 3): Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, figures that the enforcement action taken against the banks and individuals found to have been involved in the international money laundering scandal surrounding 1
July 05, 2017
Broker's Calls
More land supply for developers but prices will remain lofty
SINGAPORE (June 30): DBS says the increase in land supply would be positive for developers if they submit winning bids to replenish their land banks.
June 30, 2017
In print this week
How Singapore’s wealth professionals could fall victim to the march of the machines
SINGAPORE (July 3): It appears that Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) intends to embrace the efficiencies that robo-advisers – defined by MAS as digital platforms that provide advice on investment products using automated, algorithm-based tools –
June 30, 2017
MAS shifts focus to jobs, skills amid tech disruption
SINGAPORE (June 29): Worried that machines are about to steal your jobs?
June 29, 2017
Global Economy
Investing opportunities abound in Asia with Singapore as an ‘excellent platform’: Menon
SINGAPORE (June 23): Asia’s overall medium-term prospects are good and Singapore is strategically positioned to offer investors an excellent platform to tap into the region’s investing opportunities, says Ravi Menon, MD of the Monetary Authority of Si
June 23, 2017