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    • Singapore, 24 August 2018… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) today announced a collaboration to develop Delivery versus Payment (DvP) 1 capabilities for settlement of tokenised assets across different blockchain platforms.
    • As we partner to develop technological capabilities to bridge between blockchains from both SGX and MAS, we are excited to join forces in backing and advancing Singapores focus on building a Smart Financial Centre ecosystem.
    • Phase 1 achieved the objectives of producing a digital representation of the Singapore dollar for interbank settlement, testing methods of connecting bank systems to a DLT, and making the MAS Electronic Payment System (MEPS+) interoperate with the DLT for automated collateral management.
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    • Monetary Policy Statements

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    • MAS will continue to be vigilant over developments in the external environment including the medium-term risk of stronger global inflationary pressures. *** Related: Chronology of MAS’ Monetary Policy Decisions
    • The MAS underlying inflation measure, which excludes accommodation and private road transport costs, is expected to come in around the same range.
    • This forecast does not take into account any potential revision to the HDB Annual Value (AV), which would impact the headline CPI inflation forecast, but not that of the MAS underlying inflation rate.
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    • Singapore, 12 September 2022… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) today jointly launched ESGenome, a digital disclosure portal for companies to report Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data in a structured and efficient manner, and for investors to access
    • Please refer to MAS’ media release on Project Greenprint. , to develop a common disclosure utility that will facilitate sustainability reporting for SGX-listed companies Spanning SGX-listed companies, business trusts and real estate investment trusts. . 3.
    • MAS will also draw on the learnings from ESGenome to address the reporting needs of the broader universe of corporates, notably small and medium-sized enterprises, and supply chain partners and suppliers, as part of its ongoing work on Project Greenprint. 7.
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    • Recent Economic Developments

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    • All other indicators from MAS.4/ Ministry of Finance5/ MASna: Not available
    • MAS Core Inflation is expected to rise Continuing wage pressures due to tightness in the labour market as well as a slight pick-up in cost pass-through will lead to a rise in MAS Core Inflation.
    • For the whole of 2013 and 2014, MAS Core Inflation will average 1.52% and 23% respectively.
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    • All other indicators from MAS. 4/ Ministry of Finance 5/ MAS na: Not available 16
    • MAS Core Inflation also edged down to 2.4% in July.
    • Excluding these items, MAS Core Inflation will be slightly lower given the generally sluggish economic environment.
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    • About the Monetary Authority of Singapore The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.
    • This is a joint initiative by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG), and financial institutions. How does SGFinDex work and how can it benefit me?
    • The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG) today launched the Singapore Financial Data Exchange (SGFinDex) , which will enable Singaporeans to consolidate their financial information for more effective financial planning. 2.      
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    • MAS' response MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE 12 July 2004 Allen & Gledhill Arthur D.
    • Please submit your written comments to MAS by 19 Jan 2004, indicating whether confidentiality is requested, addressed to: Market Conduct Policy Division Market and Business Conduct Department Monetary Authority of Singapore 10 Shenton Way MAS Building Singapore 079117 Email: btcon
    • MAS' Response MAS' intention is to allow trusts investing in real estate, including existing REITs, the flexibility to choose to be structured and regulated as a CIS under the CIS regime or as a BT under the BT regime.
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    • The version, which is first lodged with MAS, must therefore be good enough to stand scrutiny.  It cannot be a mere draft but must form the basis on which the issue will be marketed. 
    • This will enhance competition and reduce compliance cost. 12  To complement modular licensing of intermediaries, MAS intends to introduce a risk based capital framework, beginning with SGX member firms. 
    • MAS could be a facilitator such as in the formulation of the code of conduct for Financial Advisers, which I mentioned earlier.  Ultimately, industry must take ownership of the process and self-regulate.
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    • MAS will be shortly commencing regular inspections on financial advisers. 22   What is clear however, is mere compliance alone is not enough.
    • MAS hopes that AFA and other industry associations involved in the study of a dispute resolution mechanism for the capital markets, will have a scheme up and running before the end of next year.
    • MAS expects FAs to uphold high standards of ethical conduct and fair dealing when providing financial advisory services to all their clients, in Singapore and overseas. 18   We encourage the industry to consider our proposals and provide us with feedback.
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    • At MAS’ end, we have been working in close collaboration with the industry and institutes of higher learning to strengthen the local talent pool.
    • Besides endorsing the organisation’s IT strategy and risk tolerance level, MAS also expects the board to be up-to-date on important technological and cyber risk developments. I urge insurers to remain vigilant in monitoring and combating cyber threats.
    • MAS is in the midst of engaging the industry on the proposed requirements, and will conduct a public consultation in due course. Competencies – Developing competencies and talent 20 With that, I’ve come to the final topic – developing competencies and talent.