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Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore ‘a major beneficiary’ as the wealthy move money out of troubled Gulf

Singapore’s gold imports from the UAE surged to a five-year high of 1,446kg in March.
Singapore’s gold imports from the UAE surged to a five-year high of 1,446kg in March.

Not mandatory for most investors to seek advice for complex products like investment-linked policies

Complex products will be identified by a red heading band in their Product Highlights Sheets (PHS), as opposed to non-complex products, which will have the default yellow band.
Complex products will be identified by a red heading band in their Product Highlights Sheets (PHS), as opposed to non-complex products, which will have the default yellow band.

DPM Gan Kim Yong reappointed as MAS chairman

DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.
DPM Gan Kim Yong will hold the position as MAS chairman for another three years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2029.

S’pore tough on financial crime but some improvements needed: Global financial watchdog report

Fraud, particularly scams and cyber-enabled fraud, is the most prominent money laundering threat facing Singapore, the Financial Action Task Force said.
Fraud, particularly scams and cyber-enabled fraud, is the most prominent money laundering threat facing Singapore, the Financial Action Task Force said.

MoneyMax deal signals how big-money funds are taking bigger role in Singapore stock market

On April 27, MoneyMax said it raised $44.3 million through the issuance of 53 million new shares, priced at 83.5 cents each.
On April 27, MoneyMax said it raised $44.3 million through the issuance of 53 million new shares, priced at 83.5 cents each.

How customers can make vendors of unsuitable financial products pay 

Consumers can now claim for losses of up to $150,000 at FIDReC without the need of hiring lawyers if they have been sold unsuitable investments.
Consumers can now claim for losses of up to $150,000 at FIDReC without the need of hiring lawyers if they have been sold unsuitable investments.

Financial institutions cannot sell unsuitable investment products to non-savvy customers: MAS

The MAS expects banks to not actively promote other products to customers visiting a branch to renew fixed deposits.
The MAS expects banks to not actively promote other products to customers visiting a branch to renew fixed deposits.

How to sue and recover from a bad investment

A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.
A recent High Court case has given five pointers to consumers for suing rogue vendors and demanding compensation for investment losses.

Singapore stocks hold firm as safe-haven appeal grows amid global volatility

Tighter monetary policy settings should support continued firmness of the Singapore dollar and enhance Singapore’s status as a safe haven in Asia.
Tighter monetary policy settings should support continued firmness of the Singapore dollar and enhance Singapore’s status as a safe haven in Asia.

MAS allows for stronger Singdollar, raises 2026 inflation forecasts on Iran war energy shock

MAS said prices of a wider range of imported goods and services are expected to increase in the months ahead.
MAS said prices of a wider range of imported goods and services are expected to increase in the months ahead.

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