MAS
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. MAS also works with the financial industry to develop Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre.
See below for the Latest MAS News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Singapore targets captive insurance growth
Singapore targets captive insurance growth
Smaller companies could gain a lower-cost way to manage risk.
Monday Wrap: SG confidence rebound, MAS surprise, C-suite tech gap
However, inflation is broadening beneath the sentiment recovery, and Singapore's GenAI readiness ranks last in Asia Pacific.
Analysts split on MAS outlook after surprise 'very slight' July tightening
RHB sees S$NEER slope reaching 1.50% by year-end whilst UOB expects a hold at 1.25% into 2027.
Monday Wrap: AI-powered fleets, pre-let offices, and Singapore's startup ascent
However, the export boom rests on a single, narrowing driver: AI.
Singapore's ETAF secures $325m in first close to drive Asia's energy transition
FAST-P will fund grid modernisation and higher-risk energy projects.
MAS pauses policy tightening amidst 30% risk of Gulf War energy shock
Maybank notes fuel costs and supply shocks have not triggered consumer price spikes.
MAS gives nod to BlackRock ASEAN equity strategy under EQDP
It will invest across ASEAN, with around half allocated to Singapore equities and SME exposure focus.
Inflation accelerates to 1.8% in March on transport, retail and services costs
Core inflation and CPI-All Items inflation are expected to average 1.5% to 2.5% in 2026.
MAS expected to tighten policy in April amidst inflation risks
Slope increase likely as focus shifts to imported inflation and FX response, OCBS reports.
MAS expected to freeze policy as growth risks surge
It is scheduled to hold its second monetary policy meeting no later than 14 April.
Tech spending to hit $28b amidst 6% surge
This will be driven by government-led IMDA programmes.
RMB infrastructure upgrade positions Singapore for Chinese firm listings
MAS appointed DBS as Singapore’s second RMB clearing bank.
MAS reviews CG Code to emphasise boards’ role in market valuations
The review will consider improvements in board effectiveness and risk management.
Hormuz crisis forces transport firms into costly airspace rerouting
Shipping disruptions are forcing high-value time-sensitive cargo from sea to air to support SATS volumes.
MAS forecasters lift 2026 growth to 3.6%
MAS March survey shows GDP forecast jumps to 3.6% after 6.9% Q4 2025 growth.
MAS issues $3.95b education mandate to equip investors as SGX hits $1t
Government boosts investor education amidst $1.8b daily trades.
Silicon 'AI Bomb' divides analysts on MAS policy path
Maybank signals an April slope steepening whilst RHB bets on policy stability through June.
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