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MAS proposes rule changes to speed up approval of new fund types
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed regulatory changes aimed at accelerating the approval of new retail fund products, as part of efforts to support innovation in the investment management industry while maintaining safeguards for retail investors.
MAS invites applications for 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Excellence Awards
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Monday a call for applications and nominations for the 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator and the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards.
MAS, ABS chart instant payments enhancements with PayNow Generation 2 study
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced Thursday they will be exploring four areas of enhancements to Singapore's national instant payments infrastructure as part of a PayNow Generation 2 (PayNow Gen2) study.
Singapore establishes Future of Finance Institute to scale financial innovation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday that a Future of Finance Institute (FFI) will be established to accelerate the adoption of new financial technologies and catalyze innovation in the financial sector.
Energy Transition Acceleration Finance Partnership under Singapore’s FAST-P initiative raises $250M in first close
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Clifford Capital, and the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) announced Wednesday that the Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership (ETAF) has achieved its first close with $250 million in committed capital for its displacement strategy.
Singapore central bank chief warns of AI-related risks despite economic resilience
Global economic growth and stock market valuations are becoming increasingly reliant on artificial intelligence (AI), creating new vulnerabilities even as the world economy has shown resilience through a series of major shocks, Singapore's central bank chief said on Wednesday.
MAS amends the Singapore Code on Take-Overs and Mergers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on the advice of the Securities Industry Council (SIC), has on Tuesday issued a revised Code on Take-overs and Mergers.
Singapore revises framework for Single Family Offices
The revised framework for Single Family Offices (SFOs) has been taken effect in Singapore on June 15, 2026.
MAS’s MD sees uncertainties amid AI investment boom
The head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Monday warned of uncertainties surrounding the sustainability of the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom, citing rising computing costs, financing risks and the possibility of technology disruption or regulatory intervention.
MAS, IBF roll out young talent program for AI in finance
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) have on Tuesday launched the Young Talent Program for AI in Finance (YTP-AIF), with plans to offer more than 1,000 internship and traineeship positions through structured programs over the next year starting from August.
