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- Bern, 12 September 2016… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) signed a cooperation agreement to foster greater cooperation on FinTech. This initiative was launched at the second Financial Dialogue between the MAS and the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) held today. The annual Dialogue aims to deepen bilateral cooperation and exchange views on domestic and international financial market developments and policies. 2
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- Kuala Lumpur, 4 September 2015… The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Singapore Exchange, together with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand, have issued a handbook to implement the Streamlined Review Framework for the ASEAN Common Prospectus. Under the Framework, ASEAN issuers planning a multi-jurisdictional offering of equity or plain debt securities can expect a shorter time-to-market, and faster access to capital across the region. This
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- Issues Raised in Parliament ANSWER TO PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION ON: DPM Lee's Reply to Parliamentary Question on CLOB For Parliament Sitting on 12 Oct 98 Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, in the light of recent changes imposed by Malaysia on the currency and stock market rules, what steps are being taken by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Stock Exchange of Singapore Ltd to provide a better sense of direction and assistance to the public so that they will be adequately prepared.
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- Singapore, 1 April 2013… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today the implementation of the ASEAN Disclosure Standards Scheme (Scheme) for multi-jurisdiction offerings of equity and plain debt securities 1 in ASEAN together with the securities regulators in Malaysia and Thailand. 2 The Scheme has been implemented in Singapore via the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Shares and Debentures) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2013 which will come into effect on 2 April
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- Singapore, 5 Jan 2006...Singapore has been named the Financial Centre of the Future in The Banker magazine's inaugural awards [ 1 ] for financial centres. Singapore also came up tops in the Asia Pacific category. 2 The first-ever Financial Centres of the Future awards celebrate financial centres that have made the greatest strides in terms of growth and infrastructure in the past year. It recognises centres excelling in terms of growth, quality of regulation and supervision, infrastructure and
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- Singapore, 16 April 2003. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today released a Consultation Paper on the proposed Payment Systems Oversight Act and invites comments from the public. 2 Payment systems are critical to market and economic infrastructure, as they provide the means for transferring monetary values around the economy. Central banks around the world are closely involved in payment systems oversight, given their importance to financial stability, the successful implementation of
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- Response VIEW DOCUMENT Response to Feedback: Proposed Regulatory Framework for Mortgage Insurance Business (47.2 KB) Consultation Paper VIEW DOCUMENT Proposed Regulatory Framework for Mortgage Insurance Business (85.4 KB) RESPONSE TO FEEDBACK RECEIVED - CONSULTATION PAPER ON THE PROPOSED REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR MORTGAGE INSURANCE BUSINESS 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 On 12 October 2006, MAS released a consultation paper inviting comments on the proposed regulatory
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- This consultation paper seeks views on MAS’ proposals to issue a new AML/CFT Notice for financial institutions in the conduct of their operations and business activities in precious stones, precious metals and precious products, as well as, to update MAS’ existing AML/CFT Notices. Response VIEW DOCUMENT Response to Consult Paper for AML Notices 1 March 2022 (551.5 KB) Consultation Paper VIEW DOCUMENT Consultation Paper on Proposed New AML/CFT Notice for Precious Stones and Precious Metals Activities
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- Sets out the requirements under the risk-based capital framework for all licensed insurers, including the way in which assets and liabilities are to be valued. This Notice is issued following the RBC 2 review and comprises both mandatory requirements and guidelines on the supervisory intervention levels, valuation of policy liabilities in respect of life business and general business, and the calculation of the total risk requirements and financial resources. Existing technical details on valuation
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- 1 Good morning distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I am happy to be here, and to have the chance to speak to you at this year’s ABS Financial Crime Seminar. 2 Let me begin by first thanking the ABS for organising this important Seminar, which has over the years become a cornerstone event for anti-financial crime professionals. This event is a great opportunity to get together with fellow colleagues and other experts in the industry, to think and learn about the ever-evolving financial