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Banking & finance
MAS proposes to increase deposit insurance coverage to $100,000
The central bank’s proposals are not in response to the stresses faced by some banks abroad earlier in the year.
June 27, 2023
Banking & finance
MAS proposes changes to classification of investment products for retail investors
MAS has issued a consultation paper seeking views on the proposal with interested parties invited to submit comments by Dec 15.
November 03, 2021
In print this week
REIT managers welcome MAS consultation paper, question hangs over classification of perpetual securities
Singapore (12 July): On July 2, the Monetary Authority of Singapore published a consultation paper to consider raising the regulatory gearing limit (debt-to-asset ratio) for real estate investment trusts from the current 45%, and to introduce a minimum in
July 12, 2019
Investing ideas
Will MAS give Singapore REITs more room to grow by increasing the gearing limit?
SINGAPORE (July 10): In an effort to allow Singapore REITs (S-REITs) to better optimise their capital structure, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) last week announced that it is considering increasing the current gearing limit to 45%.
July 10, 2019
MAS seeks public feedback on proposed new legal tender limit for coins
SINGAPORE (March 16): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday that it is inviting public feedback on a proposed new legal tender limit for coins.
March 16, 2017
MAS opens public consultation on new regulatory framework for payments
SINGAPORE (Aug 26): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the payments regulatory framework and the establishment of a National Payments Council.
August 26, 2016