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MAS proposes to simplify requirements and facilitate access to simple, cost-effective insurance products
The proposals will enable consumers to meet their protection needs more easily.
February 02, 2024
Global Economy
Briefs: Fed's Powell cements pivot; MAS keeps policy settings; Singapore investment pledges halved to $12.7 bil
Quoteworthy: "I would block it instantaneously. Absolutely." - Donald Trump.
February 02, 2024
Singapore economy
MAS maintains S$NEER policy band in January monetary policy statement
MAS had tightened its monetary policy five consecutive times since October 2021 before leaving its parameters unchanged in April.
January 29, 2024
Singapore economy
MAS set to hold monetary policy as inflation persists
This will be the first policy statement under new managing director Chia Der Jiun
January 26, 2024
Banking & finance
India’s HDFC Bank seeks Singapore bank license to grow overseas
Besides Singapore, HDFC Bank also has a presence in markets like London, Hong Kong and Bahrain.
January 18, 2024
Singapore news
Singapore regulator proposes wider investigative powers
The bill was presented in parliament on Wednesday.
January 11, 2024
Singapore news
Singapore asks China for information on frozen remittances
Relevant agencies have been engaging China’s government, says minister of state Alvin Tan.
January 10, 2024
Cryptocurrency
MAS grants MPI licence to Upbit Singapore
Upbit Singapore is the latest regulated digital asset business in Upbit APAC’s portfolio.
January 08, 2024
Singapore economy
Singapore dollar has chance of three-peat on inflation fight
The Singapore dollar beat out all its Asian counterparts in each of the past two years.
January 03, 2024
Digital Economy
Moomoo Singapore receives in-principle approval for digital payment token services from MAS
Moomoo is the first digital brokerage to receive the MPI licence - digital payment token service from the MAS.
December 20, 2023