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    • Guidelines for direct life insurers on the requirements in MAS Notice 314 on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, in relation to their life policies. These guidelines apply to all direct life insurers in relation to their life policies. It provides insurers with guidance on the requirements in MAS Notice 314 on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism. These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Notice. 24 Apr 2015 Previous
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    • Response VIEW DOCUMENT Response to Feedback: Proposals for the Implementation of Basel II in Singapore - Phase 3 (181.2 KB) Consultation Paper VIEW DOCUMENT Proposals for the Implementation of Basel II in Singapore - Phase 3 (224.1 KB) RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK RECEIVED CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BASEL II IN SINGAPORE PHASE 3 1. General Comments 1.1 In June 2006, MAS invited Singapore-incorporated banks to comment on draft rules and guidelines relating
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    •      Introduction Good evening, it is my pleasure to be here at EDHEC-Risk Institute’s 10th Anniversary celebrations. Just nine months ago, we celebrated the opening of EDHEC-Risk Institute Asia here in Singapore, marking the start of the Asian chapter in the EDHEC growth story. The world in a state of uncertainty 2   Within this short span of time however, the global economic environment has become more uncertain. Growth in the US remains hobbled by persistently high unemployment rates, the
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    • Recent Economic Developments

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    • This is a quarterly brief which aims to provide a quick pictorial summary of recent economic developments in the Singapore economy. 17 September 2014 RECENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN SINGAPORE 2 September 2016 Real Sector Real GDP Growth, y-o-y % Real GDP Growth, q-o-q saar % Index of Industrial Production, y-o-y % Non-oil Domestic Exports, y-o-y % Labour Market and Prices Unemployment Rate, sa, % (Average) CPI-All Items Inflation, y-o-y % Wage Growth, y-o-y % 2015
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    • The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) conducts regular assessments of risks and vulnerabilities arising from developments in Singapore and the global economy, and assesses their implications for the soundness and stability of Singapore’s financial system. The analyses and results are contained in the Financial Stability Review (FSR), which aims to contribute to a greater understanding among market participants, analysts and the public on issues affecting Singapore's financial system. Financial
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    • Response VIEW DOCUMENT Response to Feedback: Proposed Risk Management Guidelines for Insurance Business (43.1 KB) Consultation Paper VIEW DOCUMENT Consultation Paper on Proposed Risk Management Guidelines for Insurance Business (150.2 KB) RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK RECEIVED - CONSULTATION PAPER ON THE PROPOSED RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES FOR INSURANCE BUSINESS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 MAS issued a consultation paper on 7 June 2007 inviting comments on the proposed risk management
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    • Mr Pravej Ongartsittigul, Secretary-General, Thailand Office of Insurance Commission 1   Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to join you at this inaugural Asia Insurance and Reinsurance Conference. 2   The global financial crisis happened 5 years ago but its impact continues to be felt, and the world, especially the financial sector, has to adjust to a very different landscape. Unfortunately, the insurance industry is not spared. It too has to adjust to a more challenging and stringent environment
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    • Ladies and Gentlemen, Introduction 1   A very good morning. It is my pleasure to join you today at the inaugural Asian Insurance Broker Summit. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Singapore Insurance Brokers’ Association (SIBA) on their 40th Anniversary, and I wish them many more good years to come. The Evolving Asian Insurance and Risk Landscape 2   Since the Global Financial Crisis, the global insurance landscape has evolved significantly. There are three broad observations
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    • Mr Bertrand Badre, Managing Director, World Bank Group Excellencies Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Introduction – key issue is intermediation of available private capital into infrastructure 1.  Welcome to the 5th World Bank-Singapore Infrastructure Finance Summit. 2. The topic of infrastructure development has been widely discussed recently. International fora like the G20 have made it a priority agenda topic this year. This is also a busy week in Singapore, as we are hosting several
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    • — The Software Alliance _ — — 1 April 2013 BY EMAIL ON LY THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION Emai|:pdpc_consultation@pdpcrcomsg Dear Sirs PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY GUIDELINES ON KEY CONCEPTS AND SELECTED TOPICS IN THE PDPA Please find enclosed a submission from BSA | The Software Alliance (”BSA")1in relation to Singapore’s proposed advisory regulations and advisory guidelines in the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (”PDPA”). BSA supports the establishment of the