Monetary Authority of Singapore

How customers can make vendors of unsuitable financial products pay

Consumers can now claim for losses of up to $150,000 at FIDReC without the need of hiring lawyers if they have been sold unsuitable investments.

Financial institutions cannot sell unsuitable investment products to non-savvy customers: MAS

The MAS expects banks to not actively promote other products to customers visiting a branch to renew fixed deposits.

How to sue and recover from a bad investment

A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.

Singapore stocks hold firm as safe-haven appeal grows amid global volatility

Tighter monetary policy settings should support continued firmness of the Singapore dollar and enhance Singapore’s status as a safe haven in Asia.

MAS allows for stronger Singdollar, raises 2026 inflation forecasts on Iran war energy shock

MAS said prices of a wider range of imported goods and services are expected to increase in the months ahead.

Singapore considers adding gold storage for global central banks: Sources

Monetary authorities globally hold nearly 39,000 tons of bullion, or about 18 per cent of all gold ever mined, according to the World Gold Council.

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MAS faces tough Singdollar policy decision in April amid risks of higher inflation, slower growth

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Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.

As central bank, MAS promotes sustainable, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector.

As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education.

MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor interest

MAS said it is studying the provision of vaulting services for foreign central banks and sovereign entities.

Grab shareholders agree to double voting power of Class B ‘super-voting’ shares

Grab Group CEO Anthony Tan owned just 3.7 per cent of the shares, but had 63.2 per cent of voting power as at end-2024, based on the company’s annual report.

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