Monetary Authority of Singapore

297 results about this entity

Period: 05 Aug 2010 - 18 Nov 2024

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Indonesia and Singapore strengthen cooperation in fintech

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Financial Services Authority of the Republic of Indonesia, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation in FinTech and foster innovation in financial services between Indonesia and Singapore.

Sixty startups to showcase their wares at Singapore Fintech Festival

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the 60 finalists that will vie for the Global FinTech Hackcelerator and FinTech Awards at this year’s Singapore FinTech Festival.

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Singapore eases rules for robo-advisors

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued the Guidelines on Provision of Digital Advisory Services, to facilitate the provision of these services in Singapore. The guidelines incorporate feedback from the public consultation as well as learning points from MAS’ engagements with the industry.

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MAS cybersecurity panel advises on security measures for cloud and API adoption

The Cyber Security Advisory Panel (CSAP) of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) provided insights and suggestions on how Singapore’s financial sector can harness the benefits of new technologies while remaining cyber resilient.

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Afin creates fintech marketplace and sandbox to tackle financial inclusion

The Asean Financial Innovation Network (Afin) has launched API Exchange, a cross-border marketplace and sandbox for financial institutions and fintech firms to work together on financial inclusion projects.

Singapore rolls out unified QR code payments

Singapore has launched what it claims to be the world's first unified payments QR code, which will be adopted by 27 payment schemes on the island.

CFTC and Singapore central bank sign fintech pact

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today signed an arrangement to foster greater cooperation in FinTech.

MAS consults on measure to strengthen cyber-resilience of Singapore banks

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today issued for consultation proposed requirements for financial institutions (FIs) in Singapore to implement essential cyber security measures to protect their IT systems.

Dubai and Singapore regulators sign fintech agreement

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today entered into an agreement that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation teams of each authority.

Singapore presses ahead with blockchain-based Project Ubin

Singapore's central bank is working with the Singapore Exchange and three technology partners - Anquan, Deloitte and Nasdaq - to develop Delivery versus Payment (DvP) capabilities for settlement of tokenised assets across different blockchain platforms.

Singapore sets up education programme to retrain bankers for a digital world

Financial industry professionals can now seek skills upgrading, career advisory and job matching opportunities at the Institute of Banking and Finance’s (IBF) new career centre, IBF Careers Connect.

Singapore's banks told to tighten customer checks following massive SingHealth breach

Singapore's banks have been ordered to tighten customer verification procedures following the recent cyber attack at SingHealth where personal information of 1.5 million individuals was illegally accessed and stolen.