Monetary Authority of Singapore

Payments & Settlements

Singapore Launches Electronic Deferred Payments to Replace Cheques

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/07/2025

The ABS, with seven major banks, has rolled out two new EDP solutions to support businesses and individuals as corporate cheques are phased out starting 2026.

Trading & Investment

MAS Appoints First Asset Managers Under S$5bn Equities Programme

By Nithya Subramanian | 21/07/2025

The first SGD 1.1 billion of the EMDP will be managed by Avanda, Fullerton, and JP Morgan, while an additional SGD 50 million will be used to enhance research and listings.

Sustainable Finance

UK Backs Singapore’s FAST-P with £70m for Green Energy

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

Through its development finance arm, the UK will funds to mobilise capital for low-carbon projects and sustainable infrastructure.

Payments & Settlements

India Extends Support for Singapore Payments Link to More Banks

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/07/2025

The cross-border payment linkage between Singapore and India will now support 19 Indian banks, enhancing real-time remittance access for users in both countries.

Credit Risk

MAS Proposes Overhaul of Large Exposure Rules for Merchant Banks

By Editors | 18/07/2025

MAS plans to tighten large exposure limits to 25% of Tier 1 capital for merchant banks and refine related-party rules for all banks.

Sustainable Finance

Singapore, China Deepening Partnership on Green and Transition Finance

By Editors | 18/07/2025

MAS and PBOC report the first loan under a common taxonomy and progress on a cross-border green bond corridor to boost sustainable investment.

Trading & Investment

HFW Launches $5B Investor Claim Over Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds

By Manesh Samtani | 18/07/2025

Law firm is gathering bondholders from Asia and the Middle East for an investor-state treaty arbitration, citing breaches of international law.

AI Risk & Governance

MAS Rolling Out Four Pronged Responsible AI Adoption Strategy

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

Chia Der Jiun unveiled a four-pronged strategy to promote responsible AI adoption in financial services, and said MAS has completed its Quantum Key Distribution sandbox trial

Capital Adequacy

MAS Sets New Capital and Liquidity Rules for Market Infrastructure Firms

By Nithya Subramanian | 17/07/2025

The new rules require FMIs to comply with enhanced solvency and liquidity thresholds to reinforce operational continuity in stress scenarios.