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.
Fintechs to play transformative role in cross-border payments: MAS
Fintechs to play transformative role in cross-border payments: MAS
MAS said the current state of cross-border payments is unfit for the 21st century.
MAS official encourages improved scrutiny in making investment decisions
Investors can join a financial education programme.
MAS slaps former BSI official with 10-year prohibition order over role in 1MDB
The official contributed to the bank’s failure to file STRs regarding 1MDB-related transactions.
MAS launches $5m Asia Climate Solutions Design grant
It will fund studies on scalable blended finance solutions.
How blended finance can speed up net zero targets, MAS exec explains
Blended finance combines public and private capital to fund marginally bankable projects.
New property cooling measures: Gov’t imposes stringent housing loan limits
This includes a 15-month wait-out period when selling a flat.
3 reasons why MAS will go for a more aggressive policy tightening in October
Experts expect a double-tightening of the Singdollar gradient.
No 'double move' expected from central bank: analyst
This is due to the increasing likelihood of a technical recession.
MAS expands private markets programme to develop SG’s private markets hub
The central bank will invest an additional $1.4b for the expansion.
SG, India ink agreement on fintech cooperation
The agreement will promote regulatory collaboration between the two markets.
Gov’t seeks to create 3,000 financial sector jobs a year
This is under the Financial Services Industry Transformation Map 2025.
Brace yourselves: Analyst sees full-year headline inflation to reach 5.8%
Yearly inflation rate went up quickly since the start of 2021.
MAS rolls out transformation map for the financial services industry
The map comprises five key strategies to develop SG as a leading international financial centre in Asia.
MAS, SGX Group launches disclosure portal for sustainability reporting
The portal simplifies the disclosure process using a core set of metrics.
Trusted crypto literacy sought to protect consumers vs scams: Independent Reserve
Consumers should take deeper evaluation into their investment plans.
Economists raise full-year headline inflation forecast to 5.5% to 5.9%: survey
Their previous forecast was in the 4.5% to 4.9% range.
MAS unveils additional measures to safeguard retail investors vs crypto risks
Consumers are still "irrationally oblivious" about the risk of crypto trading, said MAS.
Commentary
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The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?