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New growth capital work group set up in Singapore to support firms from start-up to IPO

The Growth Capital Workgroup will comprise members from the private and public sectors to explore new ways to strengthen Singapore's growth capital markets.

S’pore equities market to get additional $1.5b boost

PM Lawrence Wong announced in his Budget speech that the additional top-up to the FSDF will also help to develop Singapore’s fund management industry.

Singapore to contribute $44 million to IMF grants to help vulnerable countries

Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said the contributions will not affect the Government’s domestic expenditure for Singaporeans.

Forum: Banks offer alternative verification methods to medically vulnerable customers

Tech sector may account for larger share of Singapore’s GDP growth in 2026: MAS

A staff member in hazesuit works in the cleanroom of a wafer fab manufacturing facility at Singapore GlobalFoundries in Singapore on September 12, 2023. The world's third-largest contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries opened a $4 billion manufacturing plant in Singapore on Tuesday as part of a global expansion to help ease an industry supply crunch. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)

MAS raises 2026 inflation forecasts but keeps Singdollar policy unchanged

On average over 2026, core inflation momentum is expected to come in at a pace that is slightly below trend.

Singapore to contribute to IMF grants supporting vulnerable nations: MAS

ST20250721-202565000300-Lim Yaohui-Benjamin Lim-bnmas21/ Generic photograph of MAS logo outside 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.

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MAS focus turns to inflation risk amid Singapore’s strong growth trajectory

A growing cohort of economists expects MAS to up its defences against inflation by tightening its Singapore dollar policy in 2026.

Singapore dollar hits highest against US dollar in over 11 years

The Singdollar gained 0.3 per cent to 1.2684 per US dollar.

E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance amid tighter regulatory scrutiny

Shopee distributes insurance offerings on its platform such as pet, travel, motor and personal accident insurance products.

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