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MAS proposes to increase deposit insurance coverage to $100,000
The central bank’s proposals are not in response to the stresses faced by some banks abroad earlier in the year.
June 27, 2023
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MAS proposes changes to classification of investment products for retail investors
MAS has issued a consultation paper seeking views on the proposal with interested parties invited to submit comments by Dec 15.
November 03, 2021
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REIT managers welcome MAS consultation paper, question hangs over classification of perpetual securities
Singapore (12 July): On July 2, the Monetary Authority of Singapore published a consultation paper to consider raising the regulatory gearing limit (debt-to-asset ratio) for real estate investment trusts from the current 45%, and to introduce a minimum in
July 12, 2019
Investing ideas
Will MAS give Singapore REITs more room to grow by increasing the gearing limit?
SINGAPORE (July 10): In an effort to allow Singapore REITs (S-REITs) to better optimise their capital structure, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last week announced that it is considering increasing the current gearing limit to 45%.
July 10, 2019
MAS seeks public feedback on proposed new legal tender limit for coins
SINGAPORE (March 16): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday that it is inviting public feedback on a proposed new legal tender limit for coins.
March 16, 2017
MAS opens public consultation on new regulatory framework for payments
SINGAPORE (Aug 26): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the payments regulatory framework and the establishment of a National Payments Council.
August 26, 2016