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Managing Director Ravi Menon
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MAS's Ravi Menon set to leave; Chia taking top job
Menon has been at the helm of the MAS since 2011 and his current term ends May 31.
April 18, 2023
Singapore economy
MAS in talks with banks to extend debt moratorium programme
Under MAS’s current measures, SMEs can opt to postpone principal payments on their secured term loans until end of this year.
September 28, 2020
Singapore Fintech Festival 2017
MAS keeping close tab on trading syndicates to ward off market collusion
SINGAPORE (Nov 14): With fintech possibly offering higher efficiency in processing and analysing data, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is keen to make better use of what’s available to make its supervisory and enforcement work a more efficient and e
November 14, 2017
Singapore economy
Singapore to be on guard against inflation pickup: MAS' Menon
SINGAPORE (Oct 25): Singapore’s central bank chief said while inflation is still well below the historical average, policy makers need to be proactive if a stronger economy results in a pickup in price pressures.
October 25, 2017
Singapore won’t ease real-estate curbs ‘anytime soon,’ MAS says
SINGAPORE (Sept 6): Singapore doesn’t intend to ease property curbs that have dragged home prices down by almost one-tenth anytime soon, the head of the central bank said.
September 06, 2016
1MDB Watch
Singapore vows tougher stance after 1MDB dents reputation
July 25 (Bloomberg): Singapore’s regulatory chief vowed stronger action to address the reputational damage caused by anti-money laundering lapses at banks in the city linked to the troubled state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd.
July 25, 2016
MAS sets up dedicated teams to combat money laundering
SINGAPORE (June 13): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday said it is setting up dedicated departments to fight money laundering and strengthen enforcement.
June 13, 2016