MAS
UNDP, MAS and partners launch Universal Trusted Credentials initiative for MSME financing
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Bank of Ghana (BoG), Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) and the SME Finance Forum announced Tuesday the launch of an open global initiative – Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC) – to improve micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) access to…
MAS finalizes stablecoin regulatory framework
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Tuesday announced the features of a new regulatory framework that seeks to ensure a high degree of value stability for stablecoins regulated in Singapore. The regulatory framework takes into account feedback received, following an October 2022 public consultation.
MAS commits up to $111M for technology and innovation in financial sector
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Monday announced that it will commit up to SGD 150 million ($111.47 million) over three years under the renewed Financial Sector Technology and Innovation Scheme (FSTI 3.0). FSTI 3.0 seeks to accelerate and strengthen innovation by supporting projects that involve the use of cutting-edge technologies or with…
United Kingdom and Singapore enhance cooperation in sustainable finance, FinTech
United Kingdom and Singapore have agreed to enhance cooperation in sustainable finance and FinTech. They have agreed to contribute to efforts to develop global regulatory standards for crypto and digital assets as part of international standard setting bodies such as IOSCO, and working groups under the Financial Stability Board (FSB), and welcomed the FSB…
Monetary Authority of Singapore proposes standards for digital money
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has on Wednesday published a whitepaper proposing a common protocol to specify conditions for the use of digital money such as central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenized bank deposits, and stablecoins on a distributed ledger.
MAS partners with Google Cloud to advance capabilities in generative AI technology
Singapore’s central bank the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and global cloud computing services provider Google Cloud have on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that are grounded on responsible AI practices.
Creating a more equitable financial system with inclusive fintech
Inclusive fintech has the potential to revolutionize the financial industry and create a more equitable and just financial system for all. By using technology to provide financial services to underserved and unbanked populations, we can help break down barriers and promote financial inclusion for all.
Singapore and India launch real-time payments
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have on Tuesday launched the linkage between Singapore’s PayNow and India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Central Banks of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand seal cooperation in regional payment connectivity
Bank Indonesia (BI), Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Bank of Thailand (BOT) have agreed to strengthen and enhance cooperation on payment connectivity to support faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive cross-border payments.
MAS launches expanded Initiative to advance cross-border connectivity in wholesale CBDCs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday launched Ubin+, an expanded collaboration with international partners on cross-border foreign exchange (FX) settlement using wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC).
