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- 21 June 2012 The Editor Business Times Dear Editor, The article, “Singapore accused of ‘regulatory arbitrage” (BT, 16 June 2012), is misleading. MAS is committed to the G20 objective of strengthening the regulation of OTC derivatives. We intend to implement fully the global OTC derivatives reform agenda. The G20 has not recommended implementing a trading mandate. In fact, the G20 has stated that all standardised OTC derivatives should be traded on exchanges or electronic trading platforms, where
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- MAS sets maximum limits on loan tenure and amount for individuals borrowing to purchase a new or used motor vehicle, including hire purchases. These rules apply if the agreement to purchase the vehicle is on or after 27 May 2016. Overview MAS introduced maximum limits on loan tenures and amounts to moderate the demand for cars and COEs. These limits also encourage financial prudence and support a car-lite society in the long-term. Who It Applies To The maximum limits apply to anyone applying for
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- Singapore, 22 July 2011 … The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has completed investigations into the omission of information concerning the non-competition arrangement between Global Logistics Properties Limited (GLP) and ProLogis, Inc. in GLP’s prospectus dated 11 October 2010. 2 MAS has carefully assessed the circumstances of the case, including whether the omission significantly altered the information mix available to investors. We have concluded that the omission did not amount to
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- 15 April 2012 The Editor ST Forum Mr Tommy Wee has raised many good points in his letter “Financial Advisory Industry Review: Association says... Tread carefully – and fairly”, (ST Forum, 6 April 2012). The aim of the Financial Advisory Industry Review (FAIR) is to bring about higher quality financial advisory services and better outcomes for consumers. MAS has asked consumers and industry practitioners to work with us to achieve our objectives of financial institutions that consistently deal fairly
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- Dear Sir, "The CAO Derivatives Fiasco - Fools rush in" (The Economist, 11 December 2004) asserts that the Singapore Exchange "loosened its disclosure rules a few years ago." In fact, Singapore has strengthened its disclosure, accounting and corporate governance standards in recent years, in line with practices in other leading financial centres. 2 Failure by listed companies to disclose material information on a timely basis attracts criminal and civil liabilities under legislation introduced
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- 29 August 2005...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will jointly host a high-level seminar on Asian regional financial integration in Singapore on Saturday, September 3, 2005. 2 Finance Ministers, Central Banks Governors and senior officials from the Asian region, as well as from the IMF and the Asian Development Bank, will discuss opportunities and challenges of Asian financial integration and ways to enhance regional surveillance and monetary cooperation
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- Singapore, 5 December 2000 - The Singapore Clearing House Association (SCHA) has awarded Citibank and Banking Computer Services Pte Ltd (BCS) another five-year contract for running the United States Dollar Cheque Clearing System (USDCCS) in Singapore. Citibank will be the settlement bank while BCS will be the clearing agent for the USDCCS. 2 At the contract signing ceremony held at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today, Mr Koh Ching Ang, MAS' Executive Director for Finance, congratulated
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- Singapore, 29 January 2003. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued a consultation paper on a draft Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Bill ('draft Bill') and invites comment from the industry. 2 MAS' industry consultation follows from a public consultation conducted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) from 18 October to 15 November 2002. The scope of the MTI's draft Bill excluded financial investments. The purpose of MAS' consultation is to gather feedback on applying
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- Singapore, 9 June 2017… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Supervisors of Banks of the Americas (ASBA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster FinTech ties between Singapore and the Americas. The MOU provides a framework for FinTech cooperation between Singapore and ASBA member countries. Under the framework, both parties can explore potential joint innovation projects on technologies such as blockchain and big data. MAS and ABSA will also facilitate
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- Singapore, 21 Jun 2006... The Securities Industry Council ("SIC" or the "Council") today issued a consultation paper on proposed amendments to the Singapore Code of Take-overs and Mergers (the "Singapore Code") to keep pace with market innovations and international practices. SIC invites interested parties to give their views and comments on the consultation paper. A copy of the consultation paper is available on the MAS website at SIC Overview . The consultation paper is the result of discussions