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MAS teams up with BIS, Swiss and  France central banks to test wholesale CBDCs

Project Mariana used DeFi technology concepts on a public blockchain.

MAS teams up with BIS, Swiss and  France central banks to test wholesale CBDCs

Project Mariana used DeFi technology concepts on a public blockchain.

Singapore probing banks’ involvement in $1.75b money laundering scandal: report

MAS says it's "too early to tell" if FIs involved adhered to ML requirements or not.

MAS enforced over S$20m in penalties in past 18 months

Authorities issued 18 prohibition orders and logged a total of 39 criminal convictions.

New requirements published for DPT service providers

It will mitigate the risk of loss or misuse of customers’ assets.

DPM Wong is the new chairman of MAS’ board of directors

Wong will survive beginning 8 July up to 31 May 2026.

MAS kicks off public consultation for code of conduct of ESG ratings, data products

The proposed code will establish minimum industry standards of transparency in methodologies and data sources.

Ripple clinches in-principle regulatory approval to offer digital payment tokens in Singapore

Majority of its on-demand liquidity transactions flow from Singapore, the company said.

MAS completes investigation on Citadelle; no further action taken

Citadelle did not breach the Trust Companies Act, according to MAS.

MAS suggests digital money standards through whitepaper

The paper includes technical specifications detailing the entire lifecycle of purpose bound money.

MAS to set expectations on credible transition planning

The guidance will cover FIs governance frameworks in managing climate-related financial risks.

MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders

This follows after the six individuals were convicted of tax evasion.

Ravi Menon reappointed as managing director of MAS

Senior Advisor Goh Chok Tong is stepping down from his position.

MAS introduces scheme to boost polytechnic grads in financial sector

The authority wants an increase of more than 80% in polytechnic graduates in the sector.

MAS chief Ravi Menon set to step down in 2023: report

Chia Der Jiun is tipped to be the next managing director of Singapore’s central bank.

Singapore ready to provide liquidity to keep financial system stable: MAS

Minister Shanmugaratnam assured that the central bank conducts annual stress tests.

Project Nexus successfully links Eurosystem, Malaysia, Singapore’s payment systems

For the next phase, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines will link their payment systems with Singapore and Malaysia.