M&As
Financial institutions, companies in Singapore have enough buffer to weather shocks: MAS
COMPANIES and financial institutions in Singapore have enough buffers to manage shocks to their incomes and financing costs as their strong balance sheets can help them cope with higher...
Asean gains in the near term amid US-China tensions, but beware of escalations: MAS’ Chia Der Jiun
A key risk is a rapid increase in protectionist policies, which will negatively impact global growth and inflation tariffs, the managing director warnsTHE South-east Asia region has benefited in...
GIC-backed Coda Payments gets MAS’ in-principle nod for major payment institution licence
Holders are allowed to conduct multiple transactions without being subjected to certain threshold limits on transaction volume or float PAYMENTS firm Coda Payments has received in-principle approval from the Monetary...
Crypto exchange Gemini gets MAS’ in-principle nod for major payment institution licence
AMERICAN cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) for a major payment institution licence. This licence will allow it to provide cross-border money...
MAS fines investment firm S$1.9 million for making big customer transactions without adequate checks
AAIM ran afoul of the central bank’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism requirementsTHE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a penalty of S$1.9 million to Atrium...
Sweet spot for deals: M&As in South-east Asia poised for a rebound
AFTER a soft few years, South-east Asian mergers and acquisitions (M&As) look set for a revival. One major factor is the ongoing interest rate cuts, which will boost dealmaking....
Economists expect MAS to hold currency band steady amid sticky prices
SINGAPORE is set to buck the global easing trend and keep its policy bearings on hold as officials use the strength of the currency to tackle still-exorbitant living costs.The...
MAS sets up cyber and technology resilience experts panel
It will advise the central bank on key emerging technology risks and threats facing the financial sectorTHE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has set up a Cyber and Technology...
