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- MAS has also signed MoUs with other securities and futures regulators. Earlier today, the MAS signed an MoU with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to allow for greater co-operation and exchange of information between the two regulatory authorities.
- The MAS has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
- The MAS said that MoUs have been and will continue to play an important role in facilitating exchange of regulatory information between securities and futures regulators.
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued a set of regulatory guidelines for property funds. The guidelines give guidance to fund managers on the operation of such funds offered for sale to retail investors in Singapore.
- The MAS guidelines take into account the practices in other jurisdictions, the particular circumstances in Singapore, and extensive feedback from financial sector industry associations, fund managers, property consultants and lawyers whom MAS consulted.
- MAS will review and revise the guidelines periodically to keep the guidelines current and market-relevant. MAS also issued a separate statement outlining the tax treatment for property funds. Property funds will be taxed according to the same general tax principles as ordinary companies or trusts.
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- , as part of MAS' continuous efforts to strengthen co-operation with regulators internationally.
- laws and regulations. 3 The MoU was signed by MAS Deputy Managing Director Ms Yeo Lian Sim and FSB Executive Officer Mr Jeff Van Rooyen in Stockholm at the Annual Conference of the International Organisation of Securities Commissions. 4 Yesterday, the MAS signed an MoU with the Commission Des Valeurs
- Singapore, 26 June 2001 - The MAS announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Board of the Republic of South Africa (FSB). 2 The signing of the MoU paves the way for greater co-operation between the regulatory authorities in South Africa and Singapore
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- Singapore, 16 October 2003...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today released a consultation paper on the proposed regulatory framework for accident & health insurance (A&H) and invites public comments. 2 MAS first sought the public's comments on an A&H framework in August 2002.
- The proposed changes to the Act are expected to take effect on 1 January 2004. 5 The consultation paper is posted on the MAS website www.mas.gov.sg and comments should reach MAS by 17 November 2003.
- . *** For the entire consultation paper, please go to our web site: http://www.mas.gov.sg -> publications-> MAS Consultation Paper -> Consultation Paper on the Proposed Regulatory Framework for Accident & Health Insurance Business
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- Collaboration between the HKMA and MAS will create significant synergy for the development of fintech and more efficient fund flows between the two markets.” Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director of MAS, said, “MAS is delighted to embark on this FinTech partnership with Hong Kong.
- Hong Kong, 25 October 2017… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) signed an agreement to strengthen co-operation on FinTech between the two cities and foster FinTech development within the region.
- As part of the Agreement, MAS and HKMA have committed to work on a strategic project on trade finance cross-border infrastructure, based on distributed ledger technology, as their first collaborative initiative. More details will be announced by the two authorities next month.
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- Comments by MAS Spokesperson on Developments in Global Financial Markets and Major Jurisdictions: MAS has received queries about developments in global financial markets and major jurisdictions over the weekend.
- MAS has kept a higher level of liquidity in the banking system. No extraordinary measures have been needed. Singapore dollar interest rates remain stable. MAS stands prepared to inject additional liquidity as required.
- Banks, finance companies and insurance companies in Singapore are required by MAS to have assets exceeding their liabilities by an appropriate margin.
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- Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) expects banks to carry out thorough security threat assessments for all their branches and ensure that they have appropriate measures in place to mitigate security risks
- . 2 Following the recent robbery, MAS and the Singapore Police Force (SPF) have reminded banks to conduct regular threat assessments and to enhance security measures where necessary.
- QUESTION NO 203 NOTICE PAPER 308 OF 2016 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER Date: For Parliament Sitting on 15 August 2016 Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament Ms Sylvia Lim, MP, Aljunied GRC Question: To ask the Prime Minister what measures are being considered by MAS to require banks to upgrade their branch
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today released two consultation papers on Technology Risk Management (TRM). 2 The first paper is a set of enhanced guidelines on technology risk management and the adoption of sound security practices.
- A workgroup of IT security specialists from the major banks and technology experts provided input to MAS in the drafting stage.
- It also specifies the requirement for financial institutions to implement IT controls to protect customer information from unauthorised access or disclosure. 5 MAS invites interested parties to give their views and comments on the two consultation papers which are available on the MAS website, by 16
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- CONTRACTS The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued the Guidelines on Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Over-the-counter (Uncleared) Derivatives Contracts (Guidelines)1.
- MAS issued the Guidelines on Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally Cleared Over-The-Counter Derivatives Contracts on 6 Dec 2016. The Guidelines will take effect on 1 March 2017. Circular No.
- A six-month transition period will apply from the commencement of the Guidelines (i.e. 1 March 2017), during which MAS Covered Entities will be expected to make progress to meet the Guidelines as soon as practicable.
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- It is controlled and administered by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS or the Authority), located at 10 Shenton Way, MAS Building, Singapore 079117. The Authority provides administrative and accounting support to the Fund.
- Regular updates are provided to the MAS management and the Minister-in-charge. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT The MAS Markets and Investment Committee manages the Funds investment and risk management strategies.
- Debt capital market: MAS supported new bond and insurance-linked securities issuances through the Global-Asia Bond Grant Scheme In January 2020, MAS announced the expansion of the Asian Bond Grant Scheme to cover all issuers with an Asian nexus, and renamed the scheme as the Global-Asia Bond Grant scheme