Official Notices
128 notices published
MAS and ABS Chart Instant Payments Enhancements with PayNow Generation 2 Study
MAS and ABS are exploring four areas of enhancements to Singapore's national instant payments infrastructure as part of a PayNow Generation 2 study.
"Singapore as a Trusted Connector in a Changing World" - Address by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) Annual Dinner on 25 June 2026
At the ABS Annual Dinner 2026, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of MAS, spoke about Singapore’s role as a trusted connector in a changing world – connecting capital to growth and resilience, innovation to trust and adoption, and finance to people and the real economy.
MAS Establishes Future of Finance Institute to Scale Financial Innovation
MAS announced that a Future of Finance Institute will be established to accelerate the adoption of new financial technologies and catalyse innovation in the financial sector.
Energy Transition Acceleration Finance Partnership under Singapore's FAST-P Initiative raises US$250 Million in First Close
The Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership (ETAF) seeks to mobilise capital into earlier-stage or higher-risk energy transition infrastructure investments where financing is not otherwise available at a sufficient scale, tenor, or risk appetite. As these investments mature and their risk profiles improve over time, ETAF aims to crowd in a broader pool of commercial and institutional investors.
Consumer Price Developments in May 2026
This May 2026 report contains an update of the latest consumer price developments in Singapore, prepared by MAS and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Opening Remarks by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at Lujiazui Forum Plenary Session II, “Reform and Cooperation in Global Financial Governance” on 17 June 2026
At the Lujiazui Forum 2026, Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, shared perspectives on the economic outlook, the need to build resilience amid an environment of high policy uncertainty, expanding regional economic and financial cooperation, and continued support for international financial institutions.
MAS Amends the Singapore Code on Take-Overs and Mergers
Singapore, 16 June 2026 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), on the advice of the Securities Industry Council (SIC or the Council), today issued a revised Code on Take-overs and Mergers (the Code). The amendments to the Code aim to protect the competitive process of take-over and merger transactions, improve certainty and timeliness of schemes of arrangement, and enhance disclosures to investors and shareholders.
Opening Speech by Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the 9th Asia-Pacific Precious Metals Conference on 15 June 2026
At the 9th Asia-Pacific Precious Metals Conference, Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman, MAS announced areas of progress on four key building blocks – reliable clearing and settlement systems, secure vaulting, relevant products, and clear standards.
Revised Framework for Single Family Offices to take effect on 15 June 2026
Singapore, 12 June 2026… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that the revised framework for Single Family Offices (SFOs) will take effect on 15 June 2026. The revised framework provides a simple, streamlined process for SFOs to establish operations in Singapore, whilst enhancing overall monitoring of SFOs.
Joint ABS-MAS Response to Letter "What PayNow’s alias removal really signals" - The Straits Times, 28 May 2026
ABS and MAS' joint response to the ST Commentary reiterates that the sole objective of the removal of PayNow nicknames is to address impersonation scams – a known modus operandi where scammers misuse nicknames to pose as trusted individuals or entities. Contrary to what Dr Rabetti suggested, it is not to support compliance and enforcement or to compromise privacy. The removal of nicknames is part of a broader set of anti-scam measures, including the setting of transaction limits, cooling-off periods, fraud monitoring, and consumer education. Together, these help strengthen protection against evolving scam risks.