Monetary Authority of Singapore

297 results about this entity

Period: 05 Aug 2010 - 18 Nov 2024

Singapore and Switzerland forge fintech pact

Financial regulators in Singapore and Switzerland have signed a fintech co-operation agreement, pledging help and support to startups entering each jurisdiction.

Singapore proposes new regulatory framework to handle payments innovation

Singapore's central bank is to streamline its regulatory framework to accommodate new innovations in payments systems and establish a National Payments Council to promote interoperability and common standards among competing services.

Singapore opens fintech innovation lab

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced the opening of its FinTech Innovation Lab.

Singapore makes cashless payments push

Singapore is set to introduce a payments system similar to the UK's Paym, which will let people send money using only recipients' mobile numbers, as part of a concerted effort to wean the city state off of cash.

Monetary Authority of Singapore sets up international tech advisory panel

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today announced that it has set up an International Technology Advisory Panel (ITAP).

IBM to open first 'Centre for Blockchain Innovation' in Singapore

IBM is to establish its first 'Centre for Blockchain Innovation' in Singapore, working in concert with the island city-state's Economic Development Board and Monetary Authority.

Thomson Reuters Org ID says meets Singapore banks' KYC practices

Thomson Reuters Org ID KYC, the global Know Your Customer end-to-end client identity managed service, has adopted the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) standards and controls for outsource service providers (OSPAR) for financial institutions regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Singaporean and Australian watchdogs sign fintech pact

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and Australia's Securities and Investment Commission have signed a reciprocal agreement to help speed the licensing process for fintech startups looking to enter each territory.

Singapore regulator proposes fintech sandbox

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued a consultation paper proposing a regulatory sandbox for fintech startups and pilot schemes.

Singapore approves CME clearing

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. has been formally granted the status of Recognised Clearing House (RCH) by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) with effect from 18 May 2016.

UK and Singapore establish 'fintech bridge'

The UK and Singapore have formed a "fintech bridge" that will help financial technology firms and investors from each country gain access to the other.

Monetary Authority of Singapore to run week-long 'Fintech Festival'

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is to host a week-long 'Fintech Festival' to promote the island economy as a global hub for innovative financial services.