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Posted on May 15th, 2012
The Macroeconomic Review is published twice a year in conjunction with the release of the MAS Monetary Policy Statement. The Review documents the Economic Policy Group’s (EPG) analysis and assessment of macroeconomic developments in the Singapore economy, and shares with market participants, analysts and the wider public, the basis for the policy decisions [...]
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Posted on May 9th, 2012
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has accepted the recommendations made by the Corporate Governance Council (Council) on the Code of Corporate Governance (Code), and issued the revised Code of Corporate Governance. The key changes to the Code are focused on the areas of director independence, board composition, director training, multiple directorships, alternate [...]
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Posted on April 15th, 2012
MAS has reviewed the current regulatory capital framework for capital markets services licensees (“CMSLs”), which is contained in the Securities and Futures (Financial and Margin Requirements for Holders of Capital Markets Services Licences) Regulations (“SFR(FMR)”). This consultation paper sets out the proposed changes arising from the review, which seek to align the regulatory [...]
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Posted on March 28th, 2012
The March 2012 Survey was sent out on 16 February 2012 to a total of 25 economists and analysts who closely monitor the Singapore economy. This report reflects the views received from 23 respondents (a response rate of 92%) and does not represent MAS’ views or forecasts.
Highlights:
GDP growth in Q4 2011 was slower than expected
The [...]
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Posted on March 13th, 2012
This consultation paper outlines MAS’ proposed rules relating to the issuance of covered bonds by banks incorporated in Singapore. Covered bonds are debt obligations issued by a bank secured by a pool of assets. MAS proposes that banks incorporated in Singapore may issue covered bonds subject to the aggregate value of assets in [...]
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13 pages
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