Monetary Authority of Singapore

Financial sector employment up 4,800 in 2023: DPM Gan

The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.

PDPC to monitor Worldcoin amidst privacy concerns

It will also work with international counterparts as necessary.

MAS warns of misuse in Worldcoin token, account trading

This incident could potentially violate the Payment Services Act 2019.

Female labour force rate at 62.6% in 2023: MAS

This was higher than the OECD average of 56.7%. 

MAS reprimands Acesynergy Brokers’ CEO for regulatory breaches

The central bank found weaknesses in its management oversight, amongst others.

Enough steps taken to ensure support with digital banking: MAS

Deploying ambassadors and phone banking were some of solutions rolled out.

MAS banks on financial institutions to enforce robust IT security

All FIs in Singapore must comply with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

MAS partners with banks, tech on quantum security enhancement

The central bank also launched a grant scheme to fund quantum projects.

MAS confirms no competitive concerns with Allianz deal

Income's market share in life and general insurance is less than 10%.

MAS reprimands RVP One for SFR breaches

RVP failed to submit financial returns for 3 years, according to MAS.

Singapore proposes interest coverage ratio of 1.5 to all REITs

Currently, the ICR of 2.5 times applies only to select REITs.

MAS revokes insurance broker license of Acesynergy Brokers

ABPL failed to comply with regulatory requirements.

Core inflation at 2.9% in June as prices retail, travel prices ease

Private transportation prices declined by 0.7% during the month.

MAS “closely monitoring” global IT outage

Major banks reported little to no impact to customers and key operations.

IRAS, MAS revise tax treatment of insurance reserves

Previously, reserves were non-deductible as estimates of contingent liabilities.