Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore considers adding gold storage for global central banks: Sources

Monetary authorities globally hold nearly 39,000 tons of bullion, or about 18 per cent of all gold ever mined, according to the World Gold Council.

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MAS faces tough Singdollar policy decision in April amid risks of higher inflation, slower growth

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Generic photograph of the lobby of Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) building at 10 Shenton Way on July 21, 2025.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator.

As central bank, MAS promotes sustainable, non-inflationary economic growth through the conduct of monetary policy and close macroeconomic surveillance and analysis. It manages Singapore’s exchange rate, official foreign reserves, and liquidity in the banking sector.

As an integrated financial supervisor, MAS fosters a sound financial services sector through its prudential oversight of all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital market intermediaries, financial advisors, and stock exchanges. It is also responsible for well-functioning financial markets, sound conduct, and investor education.

MAS also works with the financial industry to promote Singapore as a dynamic international financial centre. It facilitates the development of infrastructure, adoption of technology, and upgrading of skills in the financial industry.

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S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor interest

MAS said it is studying the provision of vaulting services for foreign central banks and sovereign entities.

Grab shareholders agree to double voting power of Class B ‘super-voting’ shares

Grab Group CEO Anthony Tan owned just 3.7 per cent of the shares, but had 63.2 per cent of voting power as at end-2024, based on the company’s annual report.

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Dual listing board with SGX years in the making, now drawing interest across sectors: Nasdaq veteran

Mr Bob McCooey, vice-chairman of Nasdaq, sees the Nasdaq-SGX partnership as a way to grow the overall IPO pie by drawing in companies that have been waiting on the sidelines.

Two directors of Capital Asia Investments arrested over suspected money laundering offences

Capital Asia Investments had more than $160 million of assets in bank and securities accounts seized.

With dwindling use and acceptance, Singapore’s five-cent coin enters its twilight

Shop owners and customers across several heartland estates told ST that the five-cent coin is rarely used in daily transactions

MAS eyes changes to corporate governance code on boards’ roles in value creation, investor engagement

MAS managing director Chia Der Jiun said it will closely track the progress and outcomes of the “Value Unlock” programme and gather feedback.

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Singapore taps JPMorgan, UBS to push regional gold hub ambition: Sources

MAS held meetings with banks over recent months to assess Singapore's potential as a physical trading hub, sources said.

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