Monetary Authority of Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is Singapore's central bank and financial regulatory authority. It administers the various statutes pertaining to money, banking, insurance, securities and the financial sector in general, as well as currency issuance.

Source: mas.gov.sg

Pandemic Impact Affects Singapore Digital Bank License Decisions

Pandemic Impact Affects Singapore Digital Bank License Decisions
Pandemic Impact Affects Singapore Digital Bank License Decisions
June 03, 2020  |  Banking

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APIs May Be The Key To Singapore’s Open Banking Future
APIs May Be The Key To Singapore’s Open Banking Future
February 03, 2020  |  Legal & Regulation

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Singapore’s Payment Services Act To Regulate Crypto Firms
Singapore’s Payment Services Act To Regulate Crypto Firms
January 27, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

Singapore is aiming to boost cryptocurrency firms by offering them a chance to apply for operating licenses. The move, called the Payment Services Act, will...

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ADVANCE.AI Consortium Seeks Singaporean Digital Banking License
ADVANCE.AI Consortium Seeks Singaporean Digital Banking License
January 07, 2020  |  Banking

Yet another business consortium vies for a lucrative, wholesale digital banking license, according to reports. Singapore’s FinTech firm ADVANCE.AI, Hong Kong’s financial services company Sheng...

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The Race For Singapore’s Digital Banking Licenses
The Race For Singapore’s Digital Banking Licenses
January 03, 2020  |  Banking

In late June, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sent a ripple through the global financial services ecosystem with the announcement of its intention to...

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Ant, Razer Join Rally For Singapore eBank Licenses
Ant, Razer Join Rally For Singapore eBank Licenses
January 02, 2020  |  Banking

Gaming company Razer is going after a Singapore digital banking license, along with China’s largest online monetary platform Ant Financial, according to reports on Wednesday...

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InstaReM Eyes Singapore Digital Banking License
InstaReM Eyes Singapore Digital Banking License
July 01, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

While it gears up to apply for a digital banking license in Singapore, cross-border payments firm InstaReM is reportedly seeking lending business partners. The Monetary Authority...

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Banking/FinTech Collaboration Grows In China
Banking/FinTech Collaboration Grows In China
May 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

In China, digital financial services gain ground among collaborative efforts between tech-savvy upstarts and traditional players. Elsewhere, Monetary Authority of Singapore is eyeing digital-only banking...

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