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- Amendment Notes 01 Jul 2021 MAS Notice 1004 dated 1 November 1985 (12 KB) is cancelled .
- Appendix I: Statement of Advances, Loans or Credit Facilities to Merchant Bank Directors, Staff and Related Concerns (12.3 KB) Appendix II: Explanatory Notes for Completion of Statement of Advances, Loans or Credit Facilities to Merchant Bank Directors, Staff and Related Concerns (52 KB) MAS 1004
- 01 Nov 1985 NOTICE TO MERCHANT BANKS Credit Facilities To Merchant Bank Directors, Staff and Related Concerns Pursuant to Directive 7, issued under Section 24C(3) of the MAS Act, all merchant banks are required to submit, not later than 15 days after the last day of each month, a
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- Jerome Lee Director (Corporate Communications) Monetary Authority of Singapore
- MAS requires FIs to conduct due diligence checks to ensure that their employees and representatives who serve customers are fit and proper. Financial soundness is one of the fit and proper criteria, along with honesty, integrity and reputation, as well as competency and capability.
- MAS does not prescribe specific thresholds of indebtedness or the frequency of periodic checks, but we consider such checks by FIs appropriate. Mr Khoo also asked if it is against the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) for an employer to obtain an employee’s credit report.
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- MAS will work closely with these institutions and the industry to draw up specific areas of focus.
- Opening Address by Mr Heng Swee Keat Chairman, Institute of Banking and Finance / Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen Thank you for joining my colleagues and me this morning to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Institute, and to officially
- To achieve this, MAS will work closely with the industry, academia and training providers to promote research and education in the financial sector. 12 Research and education are inter-twined. Research helps us break new frontiers, and keep up with the best in the world.
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- MAS’ Initiatives to Support Innovation 5. MAS has also been taking steps to create a conducive environment that supports innovation. We support the use of technology to increase efficiency, manage risks better, create new opportunities and improve lives.
- For the financial sector, MAS is seeking to uplift the proficiency of the existing work force through various schemes.
- MAS has been working closely with financial institutions, Fintech start-ups, academia and other stakeholders towards this shared vision of a vibrant yet sustainable Fintech ecosystem.
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- Media Releases
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- Lowering Loan-To-Value (LTV) Limit to 80% for Housing Loans 13 The LTV limit will be lowered from 90% to 80% for all housing loans provided by financial institutions regulated by the MAS.
- Authority of Singapore (MAS) The measures will take effect on 20 February 2010. 2 In September last year, the Government introduced a set of measures [2] to temper the exuberance in the private residential market.
- Introducing a Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) on all residential properties and residential lands that are bought after today and sold within 1 year from the date of purchase [1] ; and b) Lowering the Loan-to-Value (LTV) limit to 80% for all housing loans provided by financial institutions regulated by the Monetary
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- The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and MAS have enjoyed very good relations, and have worked to promote Islamic Finance. The CBB is a highly-regarded central bank and integrated financial regulator.
- At this Summit, MAS issued a consolidated set of guidelines to provide greater clarity and certainty on how our banking regulations apply to Islamic banking. Islamic finance was also featured when the Paris EUROPLACE International Financial Forum was held in Singapore in October.
- MAS launched its Sukuk early this year. The Islamic Development Bank also issued a $200m Singapore dollar-denominated trust certificate. In May, Olam International, a local trading firm tied up with the Islamic Bank of Asia to launch a Commodity Murabaha based on agricultural trade flows.
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- MAS has taken on board industry feedback that funds which make limited use of derivatives are relatively less complex and should be made more accessible to retail investors.
- Singapore Savings Bonds will be issued every month for at least the next five years. 18 MAS has also observed growing retail interest in fixed income products such as corporate bonds. Currently, only a small proportion of corporate bond issuances is available to retail investors.
- A default by the swap counterparty will negatively impact the ETF even though the actual index the ETF is tracking is unaffected. 12 Given the differing risk profiles of ETFs, investors should first understand the product or seek financial advice before investing. 13 In 2012, MAS launched the Excluded
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- MAS will be consulting on these proposals in due course.
- This includes training in ethics, rules and regulations. 14 MAS is also reviewing the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services (CMFAS) Examinations, to ensure their continued relevance for professionals working in the capital markets and financial advisory services industries.
- Through SkillsFuture, individuals will be able to deepen their skills in their chosen field or job. 12 For the financial advisory sector, MAS has introduced measures so that financial advisers can meet the evolving needs and expectations of consumers. 13 Under the Financial Advisory Industry Review
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- After submission, FIs may view a record of their submission by logging into MAS-Tx .
- Form for exempt financial advisers to notify MAS when they cease any or all of their financial advisory services. The form is to be submitted no later than 14 days after the cessation of that financial advisory service. Form 28 should be lodged online via FormSG .
- This Form should be accompanied by a scanned copy of the exempt person's Declaration in section 4 when submitting this Form electronically to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the Authority). The Declaration must be signed by a director of the exempt person.
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- We will issue a consultation paper on MAS’ Environmental Risk Management Guidelines for the banking, insurance, and asset management sectors later this year.
- MAS announced our green finance action plan last year, which comprises three key thrusts: firstly, building resilience to environmental risks; secondly, developing green finance solutions and markets; and thirdly, leveraging innovation and technology. 8.
- We encourage the financial sector and corporates to work in tandem with MAS’ green finance efforts. On this front, we have seen encouraging developments even in recent months. Global banks like Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan have pledged to increase sustainable financing flows.