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- MAS and SEC Thailand welcome the launch of the Thailand-Singapore DR Linkage Singapore, 15 September 2021...
- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC Thailand) welcome the launch of the Thailand-Singapore Depositary Receipts (DR) Linkage by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). 2 Under the DR Linkage, depositary receipts
- We look forward to the successful introduction of DRs under the DR Linkage, and will continue to work closely with SEC Thailand to further enhance mutual connectivity and broaden investment selections for our investors,” said Mr Lim Tuang Lee, Assistant Managing Director (Capital Markets), MAS.
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- Delivery, Market (URL: Food for Monetary Authority of Singapore Economic Policy Group
- Chart 1a Price Indices of ICT-related Goods and Services in Singapore Chart 1b Comparison of Price Indices of ICT-related Goods and Services Across Countries Source: EPG, MAS estimates Source: National statistical agencies, Haver Analytics and EPG, MAS estimates
- Monetary Authority of Singapore Economic Policy Group -------- 82 Macroeconomic Review, October 2018 E-Commerce And Price Dynamics In Singapore There has been a significant rise in e-commerce penetration in Singapore.
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today changes to the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) for Singapore-incorporated banks.
- In announcing these changes, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Managing Director, MAS said, "Now that we are past the worst of the Asian financial crisis, MAS is ready to allow Singapore banks further flexibility in managing their capital.
- MAS may also, on a supervisory basis, require individual banks to maintain higher capital than the regulatory minimum when necessary, in line with the move away from a 'one size fits all' approach to one that is risk-focused and institution specific.
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today changes to the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) for Singapore-incorporated banks.
- In announcing these changes, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Deputy Managing Director, MAS said, "Now that we are past the worst of the Asian financial crisis, MAS is ready to allow Singapore banks further flexibility in managing their capital.
- MAS may also, on a supervisory basis, require individual banks to maintain higher capital than the regulatory minimum when necessary, in line with the move away from a 'one size fits all' approach to one that is risk-focused and institution specific.
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- Singapore, 15 December 2021… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today published a consultation paper to raise the standards of conduct of corporate finance (CF) advisers 1 by introducing baseline requirements for due diligence work performed.
- The proposed requirements are consistent with best practices in major jurisdictions and seek to strengthen investor confidence in our capital markets.” 4 The consultation paper is available on MAS’ website .
- This is to better safeguard the interests of retail investors. 3 Mr Lim Tuang Lee, Assistant Managing Director (Capital Markets), MAS, said, “Corporate finance advisers play an important gatekeeping role in safeguarding the integrity of our capital markets.
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- MAS does not interfere in these decisions, but expects all banks to deal fairly with their customers. 2 In this regard, MAS requires banks to clearly and conspicuously disclose late payment fees and interest charges in credit card statements, including how such charges are computed.
- Answer by Mr Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, and Board member of MAS, on behalf of Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1 Fees charged by banks for their services and products are commercial
- QUESTION NO 2511 NOTICE PAPER 959 OF 2022 FOR ORAL ANSWER Date: For Parliament Sitting on 18 February 2022 Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament Mr Lim Biow Chuan, MP, Mountbatten SMC Question: To ask the Prime Minister whether MAS will regulate the imposition of credit card fees by banks such
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- Singapore, 25 August 2014… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Securities Commission of Malaysia (SC Malaysia), and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC Thailand) today launched the ASEAN CIS Framework to facilitate cross-border offers of CIS to retail investors.
- MAS, SC Malaysia and SEC Thailand have jointly published a handbook to provide guidance to fund managers on the operational aspects of the ASEAN CIS Framework.
- (Click here to view the Handbook) 3 MAS has also introduced new provisions in a new Chapter 10 of the Code on Collective Investment Schemes to implement the framework in Singapore.
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- Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1. BNPL service providers do not, as a market practice, open accounts for users under 18 years of age. As for BNPL users aged 18 to 21, MAS does not have customer and default data. 2.
- QUESTION NO 3742 NOTICE PAPER 1494 OF 2022 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER Date: For Parliament Sitting on 8 November 2022 Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye, MP, Radin Mas SMC Question: To ask the Prime Minister (a) whether MAS has data on how prevalent is the use of Buy Now Pay
- MAS will monitor the industry’s implementation of the safeguards set out in the BNPL Code, and continue to work with the industry to mitigate the risk of consumer over-indebtedness. ***
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- Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS: 1.
- MAS continues to welcome proposals that can help enhance equity research and contribute to the growth of our public equity market. * * *
- Since the launch of the Research Initiatives Grant in January 2019, MAS and SGX have received 30 enquiries and pilot concepts, many of which were exploratory. Fifteen of them were followed through with draft applications.
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- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has given full effect to financial sanctions imposed by the United Nations on Iran through MAS Regulations, and financial institutions are required to comply with these Regulations.
- The MAS will not tolerate the use of the financial system for the conduct of criminal and illicit activities.
- MAS has also advised financial institutions to take appropriate actions as recommended by FATF and to this end, financial institutions should conduct enhanced due diligence and transactions monitoring on Iran-related business relationships.