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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has engaged Aviva, which clarified that it did not change its IP terms and conditions (T&Cs). It had tightened its claims assessments, having observed a trend of questionable claims.
- MAS will take action against insurers if they do not pay claims in accordance with policy T&Cs or have unfair claims handling practices. MOH and MAS will enhance our surveillance efforts so that inappropriate practices can be identified and dealt with more expeditiously.
- MOH and MAS will step up engagement with clinicians and insurers to strengthen good practices that will help ensure appropriate and affordable care. Cham Dao Song Director, Finance Policy Ministry of Health Daniel Wang Executive Director (Insurance) Monetary Authority of Singapore
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- Singapore, 27 June 2007 … The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) today released the findings from a study they had commissioned on the current state of corporate governance of SGX-listed companies in Singapore.
- , Market Conduct, MAS, said, “MAS considers creating a wider pool of well qualified independent-minded directors and enhancing the effectiveness of audit committees as key steps in strengthening corporate governance practices for SGX-listed companies.” 7 Ms Yeo Lian Sim, Executive Vice President and
- Head, Risk Management and Regulation, SGX, added: “Strengthening the practice of corporate governance will be the focus of MAS and SGX working together with other stakeholders.”
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- Singapore, 24 Nov 2008...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that training incentives funded by the Financial Sector Development Fund (FSDF) will be enhanced, with the aim of encouraging the financial industry to continue investing in training during the current economic downturn
- MAS will do our part to encourage these efforts." 5 The enhanced training incentives will be valid for the next two years, till 31 December 2010. MAS will provide further details of the enhanced incentives to financial institutions separately. *** Note to editors: 1.
- In addition, MAS will broaden the range of Masters programmes that qualify for support under the Finance Scholarship Programme (FSP).
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- Singapore, 9 October 2012...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper on the designation of tax crimes as money laundering (ML) predicate offences in Singapore. 2 As part of MAS’ ongoing efforts to protect the integrity and reputation of Singapore as a trusted international
- MAS invites interested parties to provide feedback on the implementation framework, as well as, suggestions to facilitate practical and effective implementation.
- In 2011, MAS reminded FIs in Singapore to remain vigilant against suspicious inflow of funds in anticipation of agreements between foreign jurisdictions to resolve outstanding tax issues.
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- MAS Financial Technology & Innovation Group 3. ASIC Innovation Hub ***
- Sydney, 16 June 2016… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today signed an Innovation Functions Co-operation Agreement which aims to help innovative businesses in Singapore and Australia in their foray to the respective markets. 2
- said: “This agreement between the MAS and ASIC would create opportunities for FinTech businesses from Singapore and Australia to grow and expand into each other’s markets.
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- MAS accepted all of the Council’s recommendations and issued the revised Code on 2 May 2012. ( Click here to view the Media Release on MAS’ issuance of the revised Code on 2 May 2012. ) The Secretariat, Corporate Governance Council c/o Monetary Authority of Singapore
- The Council consulted the public extensively on proposed versions to the Code, and submitted its recommendations to MAS on 22 November 2011 for consideration. ( Click here to view the Media Release on the Council’s submission of recommendations to MAS on 22 November 2011 .)
- The Corporate Governance Council, chaired by Mr Chan Heng Loon Alan, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Press Holdings Limited, was established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in February 2010 to promote a high standard of corporate governance in companies listed in Singapore. 2.
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- For these loans, MAS requires FIs to base their calculations of the monthly interest payable on the medium-term interest rate for the purpose of determining the monthly repayment installment.
- Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1 In the current low interest rate environment, borrowers may overextend themselves when taking a loan to finance their property purchase.
- It further ensures that individuals do not over-borrow given the current low interest rate environment. 3 MAS also conducts regular stress testing on banks to assess their resilience to a sharp reversal in interest rate trends.
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- Singapore, 17 May 2010...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (Code).
- As a transitional measure, MAS proposes to give fund managers and approved trustees for CIS three months to comply with the revised Code. 6 MAS invites interested parties to give their views and comments on the proposals contained in the consultation paper by 25 June 2010.
- With the increased pace of product development in recent years, MAS is of the view that it is now timely to undertake a comprehensive review of the Code.
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- Term Professorship The MAS Term Professorship was established in 2009 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore at the National University of Singapore to strengthen research in Economics and Finance, and to enhance collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector.
- Singapore, 09 February 2012...Professor Michael Brennan, Emeritus Professor of Finance from the Anderson Graduate School of Management, UCLA, has been appointed MAS Term Professor in Economics and Finance. 2 Professor Brennan was formerly president of the American Finance Association.
- The inaugural MAS Term Professor was Barry Eichengreen, the George C. Pardee and Helen N. Pardee Professor of Economics and Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2010. He was followed by Nobel Laureate Michael Spence, the William R.
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today released a consultation paper on proposed changes to the payments regulatory framework and establishment of a National Payments Council.
- A copy of the public consultation paper is available on the MAS website .
- MAS seeks industry feedback on the proposed scope of the payments council, its composition, ownership and powers. 6 MAS Deputy Managing Director, Ms Jacqueline Loh said, “Payments is one of the key components of FinTech and serves as a foundation for our vision of a Smart Financial Centre.