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MAS, SGX RegCo propose rule changes to pave way for SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge
In a key step towards establishing the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq dual-listing bridge, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)…
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MAS proposes more measures for investors to seek civil compensation from market misconduct
Proposals aim to facilitate self-organisation, provide access to funding and reduce legal barriers to civil action The Monetary Authority…
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MAS needs to boost retail share of IPO listings
It would be fairer to retail investors and add to market liquidity given the larger pool of shareholders I REFER to the commentary “It’s…
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Jack Ma's Ant Digital Taps Blockchain to Tokenize $8.4B in China’s Energy Assets: Report
Jack Ma-backed Ant Group's enterprise arm has reportedly connected over $8.4 billion worth of Chinese energy infrastructure to its…
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MAS scrutinises some VCC managers after review finds potential regulatory lapses
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is looking more closely into certain variable capital companies (VCC) managers, after its review…
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MAS, PBOC to deepen collaboration in green and transition finance
The central banks of Singapore and China reaffirmed their commitment to push on with their cooperation in green and transition finance. At…
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MAS, PBOC to deepen cooperation in green and transition finance
The central banks of Singapore and China reaffirmed their commitment to push on with their cooperation in green and transition finance. At…
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MAS proposes to improve complex product labelling and disclosures for investors
Investors in Singapore may soon gain clearer disclosures and improved guidance for complex products, following the implementation of…
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MAS fines 5 payment firms S$960,000 for anti-money laundering lapses
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has fined five major payment institutions a total of S$960,000 for breaches of its anti-money…
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MAS turns down ex-NTUC Income CEO’s request to meet chairman Gan Kim Yong over Allianz matter
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Monday (Jun 23) that it has rejected former NTUC Income chief executive Tan Suee Chieh’s…
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Protect investors, but give private market fund managers flexibility, industry players tell MAS
The transparency of private market funds, the amount they charge in fees, and the methods of valuation were among key points raised in the…
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MAS proposes to remove some exemptions from advertisement regulations to better protect consumers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing to amend financial advertisement requirements in a bid to boost protection for…
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MAS to shortlist fund managers for S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by Q3
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will shortlist fund managers for its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by the…
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Cyclical, structural factors can affect current advantage of US dollar assets although outlook is stable for now: MAS chief
The outlook for the structural advantage of US dollar assets looks to be relatively stable at present, said Monetary Authority of…
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Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and…
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iFast receives MAS trust business licence, enhances wealth management capabilities
iFast Corp announced on Friday (May 2) that its global trust, a Singapore-incorporated entity within the group, has been granted a trust…
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MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour…
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MAS tells fintech platforms to communicate underlying products in investment accounts clearly: sources
Consumers should be clear that a fintech platform that offers underlying banking products does not equate to it being a bank [Singapore]…
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MAS seeks feedback on proposals giving retail investors access to private market assets
The move signals a broadening of access to such illiquid investments beyond wealthy individuals Retail investors in Singapore may soon be…
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MAS review group initiatives to benefit banks, Reits in near term
DIVIDEND-PAYING players such as banks and real estate investment trusts (Reits) may gain in the near term from the first set of measures…
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Singapore shares slide on Monday after MAS unveils stock market measures; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 298 to 286 as 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE equities…
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Singapore shares slip on Monday after MAS unveils stock market measures; STI down 0.1%
Across the broader market, gainers beat losers 298 to 286, after 1.4 billion securities worth S$1.7 billion change hands SINGAPORE stocks…
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SGX shares climb more than 5% after MAS review group unveils plans to boost stock market
Initiatives include a S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme to strengthen the fund management ecosystem Shares of the Singapore…
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MAS review group disappoints, then delivers
Some market watchers may worry demand-side measures such as the S$5 billion EQDP are the wrong place to start, but the review group has…