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- The successful programme in economics and finance, introduced a decade ago, will now include LKYSPP Singapore, 3 May 2019…The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced that it will be extending its financial sponsorship of the MAS Term Professorship in Economics and Finance at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for another five years. With this renewal, scholars appointed under the programme may be hosted at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), in addition to the Department
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- Introduction 1 It is my honour this afternoon to join my IFSB colleagues in discussion of this very current topic. 2 I am very glad that we are addressing this issue of regional integration of Islamic Financial Services at this point. This is very timely and relevant to both the soundness and vibrancy of Islamic Finance. Let me explain. 3 The global Islamic finance industry has grown rapidly – it is estimated that total assets are now over US$750 billion. This is impressive. Still, this
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- Its objectives include: To promote Asia-Pacific oriented financial and economic research at local, regional and international levels; To connect globally prominent academic researchers, practitioners and public policy decision-makers on Asia-Pacific related financial and economic issues; and To enhance
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- Its objectives include: To promote Asia-Pacific oriented financial and economic research at local, regional and international levels; To connect globally prominent academic researchers, practitioners and public policy decision-makers on Asia-Pacific related financial and economic issues; and To enhance
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- STAYING AHEAD OF THE ASIAN CURVE 1 I extend a warm welcome to all of you, especially to those who have not come to Singapore in recent years. I would also like to thank Barclays for organising this Asia Forum as well as this weekend’s Singapore Open. I hope the Singapore Open will grow in prestige as you expand your presence in Singapore and Asia. 2 Singapore’s economic growth rates in the past few years have surprised many, including ourselves. We did not expect to be able to consistently
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- Its objectives include: To promote Asia-Pacific oriented financial and economic research at local, regional and international levels; To connect globally prominent academic researchers, practitioners and public policy decision-makers on Asia-Pacific related financial and economic issues; and To enhance
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- Its objectives include: To promote Asia-Pacific oriented financial and economic research at local, regional and international levels; To connect globally prominent academic researchers, practitioners and public policy decision-makers on Asia-Pacific related financial and economic issues; and To enhance
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- This annual exchange, co-chaired by Chinas Vice Premier Wang Qishan and Singapores Deputy Prime Minister Wong Kan Seng, facilitates high-level discussions on issues ranging from economic and financial cooperation to cultural exchange. 1 The EMEAP grouping comprises the central banks
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- 13 May 1998... The World Bank's Economic Development Institute (EDI) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore and the Swiss Agency for Development and Co-operation, jointly organised a regional seminar on banking crisis resolution on May 12-13, 1998 at the Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore. Senior government officials, business leaders, and opinion makers from across East Asia participated in the seminar. The objectives for the programme
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- Good afternoon and thank you. I first want to say what a pleasure it is to be in Singapore for the first time, and how auspicious to be coming in the year of the 50th National Day. I’m particularly pleased to see the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Monetary Authority of Singapore working together to organize this excellent symposium. We’re here today to talk about the evolution of regulatory reform. For central bankers and financial regulators it’s virtually de rigueur to emphasize