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- MAS will do this in a proportionate manner to ensure that there are no unintended consequences.
- . 17 Finally, MAS will continue to adopt a macro-prudential orientation over and above our day-to-day supervision of financial institutions.
- MAS on its part will continue to strengthen its policies and oversight of individual financial institutions and the financial system as a whole. 19 With that, I wish all of you a fruitful discussion at this year’s conference.
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- MAS remains committed to supporting asset managers’ access to quality foreign talent, and efforts to develop their local bench strength.
- MAS is working with several general partners to curate internship opportunities for students and mid-career hires who are keen to build a career in private credit.
- MAS will continue to partner private credit managers with strong track record that are keen to anchor their regional headquarters in Singapore, through our private market programme.
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- Healthy growth in Singapore's corporate debt market in 2003 Singapore, 9 June 2004...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) hosted the 2004 World Bank Government Borrowers Forum (GBF) from 7 to 9 June.
- MAS has made this possible in a flawlessly organised set of meetings and Singapore officials have been especially generous in sharing their own experience as key participants in these markets." 4 Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Acting Minister for Education and Director on the Boards of MAS and the Government
- was attended by over 90 delegates from more than 30 countries, including heads of debt management agencies, senior officials from finance ministries and treasurers of multi-lateral development banks. 2 The GBF was co-chaired by Mr Graeme Wheeler, Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank and MAS
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued revised Property Fund Guidelines ( Guidelines (321.9 KB) ) relating to the governance of real estate investment trusts (REITs). 2.
- In formulating the revised Guidelines, MAS considered feedback from its public consultation in June this year and held extensive discussions with REIT players. Our responses to the comments received are published on the MAS website. ( Click here to view (51.6 KB) ). 4.
- Mr Shane Tregillis, Deputy Managing Director of MAS, said, "Singapore has witnessed significant growth and development in its REITs market.
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- Singapore, 17 May 2001 - The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is currently leading a delegation of government agencies and Singapore corporates to various major financial centres on a one-week international bond "roadshow" (this is a non-deal roadshow).
- This is the first time that the MAS is embarking on a focused exercise to meet international bond investors in London, New York, Boston and Tokyo in a bid to increase their participation in Singapore's bond markets. 2 The MAS said that given the significant progress and strong growth achieved by the
- Ms Teo said that while some corporates like PSA Corp, Singapore Power and DBS have already launched international US$ bond issues, this MAS-led roadshow would provide a valuable opportunity for the corporates to better understand the issues involved in tapping the international investor base.
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- MAS and ESG will continue to monitor the effectiveness of our measures. * * *
- As SMEs are a vital part of our economy, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) are working closely with the banking sector to ensure that SMEs continue to have access to the financial support they need to tide through this difficult period.
- Answer by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Education, on behalf of Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1.
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made clear its expectation that banks should provide accounts to individuals who want them.
- MAS has been working with the banks to allow accounts to be opened for such individuals with enhanced due diligence and account restrictions. 4. MAS is working with banks on further ways to enhance financial inclusion, while ensuring that risks are adequately managed.
- Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1. It is estimated that over 98% of adult Singapore residents have bank accounts.
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- MAS will continue to closely supervise financial institutions to ensure that they operate prudently. ***
- MAS’ approach is to emphasise sound regulation and supervision of financial institutions, so that risks can be identified and addressed at an early stage.
- Financial institutions in Singapore are required by MAS to have assets exceeding their liabilities by an appropriate margin. They are also required to abide by stringent regulations on capital, asset quality and risk concentration.
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- Singapore, 30 October, 2008 … The Audit Committee Guidance Committee (ACGC) today submitted its Guidebook for Audit Committees in Singapore to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and the Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX). 2 This is a key
- The industry-led Audit Committee Guidance Committee was established on 15 January 2008 by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) and the Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) to develop practical guidance for audit committees of listed companies
- This is a key initiative announced by MAS and SGX in June 2007 to strengthen corporate governance practices of listed companies in Singapore. More information on the ACGC can be found here . 2. Dialogue sessions and focus groups were conducted with the business community and stakeholder groups.
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- For financially distressed HDB homeowners, MAS has worked with MND, HDB, MOM and financial institutions to establish standardised interventions when late repayments occur.
- Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1. The household debt situation in Singapore by and large remains healthy, and should remain so in the rising interest rate environment that we face. 2.
- The overall financial resilience of households to service their mortgages reflects the measures that MAS has put in place over the years. (a) The interest rate used to calculate loan repayments under the TDSR is the higher of 3.5% or the prevailing market rate.