Monetary Authority of Singapore

Economists raise Singapore’s 2026 growth forecast to 5% on AI boom: MAS survey

All economists in the survey identified a sustained AI-driven upturn in the technology cycle as a key support to Singapore’s economic outlook.

MAS seeks feedback on proposals regulating value, user protection for stablecoins

The Monetary Authority of Singapore on Sept 1 issued a consultation paper on proposed legislative changes to the Payment Services Act.

Singapore, Indonesia operationalise local currency transaction framework

The local currency transaction framework was jointly launched by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank Indonesia.

Singapore commits $220 million over three years to drive fintech innovation

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the measures are aimed at helping Singapore’s fintech sector to capture new growth opportunities.

Singapore reforms timely as competition for fund managers with Hong Kong heats up: Analysts

Singapore’s asset management sector had been lagging behind Hong Kong, which is seeing faster growth in assets under management.

New foreign work pass track, tax exemption perks to strengthen asset management in Singapore

Singapore’s central bank announced on Aug 19 three new measures to strengthen the Republic’s attractiveness as a global asset management hub.

Singapore bankers, China-linked clients gear up for Beijing’s scrutiny of offshore trusts

On July 24, China’s Ministry of Finance and State Taxation Administration issued their clearest rules yet on taxation of offshore trusts.

Singapore upgrades 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% on stronger AI boom

The Ministry of Trade and Industry expects Singapore’s economy to expand by 4.5 per cent to 5.5 per cent in 2026, sharply higher than the earlier forecast of 2 per cent to 4 per cent.

BlackRock, ResMed and Thales chiefs among MNC leaders honoured in National Day Awards

(From left) BlackRock chairman and chief executive Larry Fink, ResMed chief executive Michael Farrell and Thales chairman and chief executive Patrice Caine were among the 56 recipients of the Public Service Star.

Singdollar to widen gap with regional currencies; stronger currency could weigh on exports: Analysts

MAS said on July 27 that it will increase “very slightly” the rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar’s trade-weighted value.

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