Singapore
MAS policy stance unchanged despite falling growth
Singaporean government cuts growth forecasts as analysts predict October rate cut
MAS issues ‘cyber hygiene’ rules; eases sandbox barriers
Regulator aims to prevent cyber crime through basic measures while offering some fintechs access to its sandbox within 21 days
Swift says Singapore trial cut cross-border payment times
Network argues existing payments systems can be used for cross-border transfers
BIS to set up three fintech innovation hubs
New hubs will be set up in Hong Kong, Singapore and Basel
MAS triples yearly profit, but warns growth may fall
Singaporean central bank says US-China tensions may cut GDP growth
UK and Singapore to collaborate on cyber security
BoE, FCA and MAS say they will investigate ways to share information and potentially staff
Three Asian central banks rebuff US claims of currency manipulation
Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam respond to being placed on US Treasury watch list
Climate change – Where can central banks contribute?
Climate change is becoming increasingly important to central banks thanks to its implications for financial stability. In a forum sponsored by Amundi, Central Banking convened a panel of experts to discuss the latest innovations, regulations and…
Can central bankers turn finance green?
The Network for Greening the Financial System aims to bring about fundamental change. The central bankers who created it made a strong start but face serious challenges.
How Singapore manages its reserves
MAS managing director Ravi Menon explains Singapore’s total approach to reserve management, which includes the use of customised fixed income benchmarks and tapping into external investment expertise
Central banks complete first blockchain currency swap
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Bank of Canada link experimental local payment networks
The IFF China Report 2019
Insight and perspectives from the world's leaders, premier policy-makers and financiers
The IFF China Report 2019: The Bay Area Development
Located at the start of the Maritime Silk Road, the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area seeks to harness advanced technology and green finance to catch up with the economically advanced bay areas of New York, San Francisco and Tokyo.
The IFF China Report 2019: Financial deepening, fintech development and green financing
The past 40 years have seen China transform from a recipient of global aid to a major economic centre in its own right. China is now seeking to deepen its markets, gradually open its borders to global financial flows, and promote new and innovative forms…
Fintech and the future – Improving financial literacy
Li Dongrong, president of the National Internet Finance Association of China and former deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China, explains how financial technology can aid sustainable growth, transform the structure of financial markets and promote…
The IFF China Report 2019: The Belt and Road Initiative
Over the past five years, China has invested more than $70 billion in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, of which there are now in excess of 100. Leading Chinese and international policy-makers explain how BRI efforts are progressing. This section…
MAS uses machine learning to spot market manipulation
Apollo tool uses data based on past misconduct cases to spot suspicious patterns
Triple reserve managers safeguard Singapore’s stability – Ravi Menon
Menon explains the separate roles of the three institutions managing national financial resources
Menon backs blockchain as Project Ubin enters new phase
The MAS aims to expand Project Ubin into instant 24/7 cross-border platform, says Menon
MAS establishes long-term corporate governance committee
New body will replace short-term councils formed every few years
Central Banking Awards: governor and central bank of the year unveiled
Karnit Flug and the Monetary Authority of Singapore win accolades
Central bank of the year: Monetary Authority of Singapore
Singapore’s central bank stands out for its pioneering fintech efforts combined with its consistency of performance in monetary policy, financial stability and supervision
Ageing population is deflationary – HKMA paper
Deflationary pressures “should not be ignored”, economist says
MAS to gain powers over wider set of payment services
Central bank will also enforce new limits for coin payments