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MAS to shortlist fund managers for S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by Q3
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will shortlist fund managers for its S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme by the…
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Cyclical, structural factors can affect current advantage of US dollar assets although outlook is stable for now: MAS chief
The outlook for the structural advantage of US dollar assets looks to be relatively stable at present, said Monetary Authority of…
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Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
The Singapore government’s attempt to revive its local stock market is a much-needed move to boost Singapore’s financial hub status, and…
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iFast receives MAS trust business licence, enhances wealth management capabilities
iFast Corp announced on Friday (May 2) that its global trust, a Singapore-incorporated entity within the group, has been granted a trust…
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MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour…
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MAS tells fintech platforms to communicate underlying products in investment accounts clearly: sources
Consumers should be clear that a fintech platform that offers underlying banking products does not equate to it being a bank [Singapore]…
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MAS seeks feedback on allowing retail investors access to private market assets
The move signals a broadening of access to such illiquid investments beyond wealthy individuals Retail investors in Singapore may soon be…
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MAS seeks feedback on proposals giving retail investors access to private market assets
The move signals a broadening of access to such illiquid investments beyond wealthy individuals Retail investors in Singapore may soon be…
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Tax incentives proposed by MAS review group not a ‘silver bullet’, say experts
TAX deductions and lower corporate tax rates may be among the incentives that the MAS equities market review groupconsiders as part of…
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Initial MAS review group incentives could pull in regional biotech, fintech players: observers
High-growth companies in the technology, healthcare and sustainability-linked industries are potential entrants, too MARKET watchers…
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MAS review group incentives could pull in regional biotech, fintech players: observers
High-growth companies in the technology, healthcare and sustainability-linked industries are potential entrants, too MARKET watchers…
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SGX falls 6% as initial MAS review group proposals dampen earlier optimism; Citi downgrades to ‘sell’
The counter could potentially give up much of its gains since unveiling its first-half results CITI Research has downgraded its call on…
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SGX falls 5.8% as initial MAS review group proposals dampen earlier optimism; Citi downgrades stock to ‘sell’
The counter could potentially give up much of its gains since unveiling its first-half results SHARES of Singapore Exchange (SGX) fell as…
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Geopolitical concerns add to woes for pre-IPO activity, M&As for Chinese companies
GROWING geopolitical concerns from the trade tensions between the US and China are compounding an already-cautious outlook among investors…
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MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market; more details on Feb 21
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and…
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MAS review group proposes tax perks to boost Singapore’s equities market as a start
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group proposes to introduce tax incentives to spur more listings and…
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UK activist investor Palliser takes protest against Great Eastern takeover to MAS, SGX
UK activist investor Palliser Capital is looking to disrupt the takeover of insurer Great Eastern by majority shareholder OCBC, the…
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MAS equities market review group to complete report by August
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) group undertaking a review of the equities market is targeting to complete its report by August…
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MAS review group exploring use of seed capital for equities market: Gan Kim Yong
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) equities market review group is studying how to make optimum use of seed capital to attract…
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MAS chief Chia Der Jiun on crypto, AI and battling inflation
AS THE central bank of a leading global financial powerhouse, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) policy decisions can have a…
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All eyes on MAS review group as potential issuers wait on the sidelines
Forming it is an encouraging move, but IPO aspirants may opt to take in any possible changes before considering an SGX listing: observers…
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Catalist-listed SIAMH may have gone public before it was ready – MAS review group should figure out why
Can the enablers of public listings be incentivised to ensure that companies do not come to market without a credible growth story? When…
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Axiata, Sinar Mas are said to near deal for Indonesian units
MALAYSIAN wireless carrier Axiata Group and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas Group are nearing an agreement to merge their…
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MAS extends deadline to cease corporate cheques to end-2026
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will extend the deadline to cease the processing of corporate cheques to the end of 2026. This…