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- 30 Apr 1998... On Monday, May 4, 1998 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Singapore will inaugurate the IMF-Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) in Singapore. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), 14th Storey, 10 Shenton Way, Singapore at 10:00 a.m. and will be attended by Mr Michel Camdessus, Managing Director of the IMF, Dr Richard Hu, Minister for Finance, Republic of Singapore, Mr Koh Yong Guan, Managing Director, MAS, and Central
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- Dominique Strauss-Kahn Managing Director INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND Monetary Authority of Singapore Annual Lecture – November 13, 2009 It is my great honor to deliver the 2009 Annual Lecture of the Monetary Authority of Singapore. I thank Managing Director Heng for inviting me to speak to you this evening. I have already spent two very stimulating days in Singapore, meeting with regional policy makers, academics, and business leaders. From my conversations, I have gained valuable insights on
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- This study was published as Special Feature B in the April 2009 Macroeconomic Review. Special Features 83 2 3 incurred Special Feature B The Dollars Future as an International Currency by Barry Eichengreen 1 One of the surprising features of the global credit crisis, which spread from the US to other regions with the failure of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, is how this episode of financial turbulence benefited the dollar, which strengthened
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) conducts regular assessment of risks and vulnerabilities arising from developments in Singapore and the global economy, and assesses their implications on the soundness and stability of Singapore’s financial system. The analysis and results are contained in the Financial Stability Review (FSR), which aims to contribute to a greater understanding among market participants, analysts and the public on issues affecting Singapore's financial system. -------
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- Good morning, and welcome to MAS’ first virtual media conference for the annual report. I hope everyone has been keeping well. GLOBAL ECONOMY Let me begin with the global economy. There are three points I’d like to make. The world is facing an unprecedented economic situation. The outlook is highly uncertain. Recovery will be uneven. The world is facing a public health crisis and a consequent economic crisis . The COVID-19 virus has now spread to all corners of the world. Measures necessary to contain
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- Listen to podcast here . Tim Adams: Over the past few weeks, we've reached out to some leading central bank chiefs around the world to get a sense from them on their policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have with us tonight Ravi Menon, the Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, who is not only a friend, but one of the most recognisable thought leaders of central banking and finance in the 21st century. And that's a lofty title I give you, but I can't think of anyone else
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- After the Great Moderation, the world has experienced a series of severe shocks, each presenting a stern test for policymakers. 3 The two most recent disruptions—the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict—have raised fresh issues for monetary economics and international finance.
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- MAS Staff Paper No. 32, July 2004 - By Mimi Ho, Christina Aw, Ng Yew Kwong, Tang Ming Yang, Gene Wong and Mindy Han Abstract The Pan-Electric crisis is significant, if nothing else, as the reason the Singapore Stock Exchange (SES) was closed for the first and only time in its history. The collapse of Pan-El following its huge debts and inability to make good on forward contracts precipitated a systemic crisis that threatened the entire then-nascent stockbroking industry. What makes the Pan-El crisis
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- Response VIEW DOCUMENT Reponse to Feedback: Proposals for the Implementation of Basel II in Singapore - Phase 2 (115 KB) Consultation Paper VIEW DOCUMENT Proposals for the Implementation of Basel II in Singapore - Phase 2 (643.9 KB) RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK RECEIVED CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASEL II IN SINGAPORE PHASE 2 Introduction In March 2006, MAS invited Singapore-incorporated banks to comment for computing minimum capital adequacy 1 1.1 on
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- Introduction Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to this media briefing for the release of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's 2002/2003 Annual Report. MAS has had an eventful year. The economy performed weaker than expected in the first two quarters of 2003. The financial sector faced more volatile markets, heightened competition, and continued global industry consolidation. Amidst this more challenging environment, MAS has remained focused on supporting non-inflationary economic