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MAS appoints new assistant Managing Director for its Organization and People Development Group

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced last Thursday the appointment of Phua Wee Ling as Assistant Managing Director of its Organization and People Development Group.

MAS proposes to consolidate listing review functions under SGX RegCo to streamline listing process

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is seeking feedback on proposals to consolidate the listing review functions under the Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) with a view to streamline the listing process.

Singapore launches initiatives to support carbon markets

The National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are advancing initiatives to support the development of high-integrity carbon markets.

MAS launches BLOOM initiative to enable tokenized, stablecoin settlements

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday a new initiative – BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), to extend settlement capabilities offered by financial institutions.

MAS launches PathFin.ai knowledge hub to boost AI adoption in finance sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the PathFin.ai knowledge hub to boost the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector.

MAS and industry partners publish technical report on proof-of-concept Sandbox for quantum-safe communications within the financial sector

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), in collaboration with DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, SPTel and SpeQtral, has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) sandbox to evaluate the use of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for secure communications in the financial sector.

Singapore’s central bank secures $510M to back green and sustainable infrastructure in Southeast and South Asia

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Monday hat the Green Investments Partnership (GIP), a blended finance partnership under Singapore’s Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P) initiative, has achieved its first close with $510 million of committed capital from global and regional private, public and philanthropic institutions.

Singapore launches investigation into Tokenize Xchange operated by AmazingTech

The Commercial Affairs Department (CAD) is currently investigating AmazingTech Pte Ltd (ATPL) and its related companies.

MAS appoints first three asset managers under the EQDP

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has appointed the first three asset managers under the Equity Market Development Program (EQDP) - Avanda Investment Management, Fullerton Fund Management and JP Morgan Asset Management.

Singapore eyes enhancing resilience and security of digital financial services

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is eyeing enhancing resilience and security of digital financial services via launching stand-in capabilities for NETS electronic point-of-sales systems, and developing similar solutions for QR code payments.