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.
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat joins MAS Board of Directors
Chee will serve three years from 1 June to 31 May 2027.
Lower private transport costs ease inflation to 2.7% YoY in March
In February, headline inflation was at 3.4 YoY.
MAS issues 12-year ban on former Manulife rep over cheating offences
The rep tricked 25 victims into sending him over $1.2m for a fake investment.
MAS issues 8-year prohibition orders to ex-Prudential rep
The former Prudential rep misappropriated $117K in premiums.
MAS allocates $35M for sustainable finance upskilling
Initiatives include expanding sustainable finance courses and introducing an IBF Skills Badge.
MAS orders Sen Yue to assist in investigation
The company will provide some documents to MAS by 26 April.
MAS policy holds steady for medium-term price stability
The central bank said its current policy settings remain "appropriate."
MAS and Mastercard signs deal to bolster financial sector’s cyber resilience
The two parties aim to work together to formulate solutions that will help enhance cybersecurity.
MAS extends suspension of remittances to China through unauthorised channels for 6 more months
It will be effective until 30 September 2024.
Inflation rises to 3.4% YoY in February
This is faster following a 2.9% slowdown in January.
New bill boosts MAS' supervisory, investigative powers
It will also give MAS powers to regulate FIs in the capital market space.
NUS taps Tang Heiwai as MAS term professor
His term will run from 4 March to 15 March.
Inflation eases to 2.9% YoY in January
In December 2023, headline inflation rose 3.7% YoY.
Will MAS keep its policy parameters unchanged for the whole year?
Experts estimate the S$NEER to be at +1.5% appreciation gradient, with +/- 2.0% band.
MAS keeps policy unchanged in January MPS
The central bank said the current policy settings remain "appropriate."
Inflation edges up to 3.7% in December
In 2023, headline inflation averaged 4.8%.
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