Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS likely to retain policy settings in October

A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.

MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown

Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.

Singapore banks’ interest income expected to come weaker in Q2

Net interest margins of the 3 banks are expected to compress by 5-7 basis points.

Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation

They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.

ShopBack secures MPI licence in Singapore for payment product

ShopBack Pay is now authorized to provide payment services in the country.

Tokenisation of bank assets could boost liquidity and risk management in FX

But the industry must address the potential fragmentation of the liquidity pool.

MAS proposes revisions to PHS, complex products framework

Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs) will require a PHS under the proposals.

Here are the five stocks that may benefit from MAS’ $5b EQDP

Macquarie Equity Research expects the EQDP to be implemented in Q3 2025.

Digital token firms serving foreign clients must obtain a license: MAS

Without a license, they will need to cease operations by 30 June.

Franklin Templeton gets approval to launch first retail tokenised fund in Singapore

Investors will be able to access the fund with a minimum investment of US$20.

Cambodia joins ASEAN RPC initiative to boost payment links

RPC was launched in 2022 by central banks of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and more.

Foreign exchange and money markets functioning normally: MAS

The central bank said that it is ready to curb “excessive volatility” in the SGD.

Aspire secures capital markets service license in Singapore

It will launch its investment solution Aspire Yield soon.

BC Payments clinches in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore

The company plans to double its Singapore headcount over the next year.

Straits Millennium obtains IPA for SG major payment institution licence

The company will offer digital payment token services in Singapore.

Singapore to unveil ‘expansionary’ budget: analysts

It is expected to shift to a fiscal deficit of 0.3% of its GDP.