MAS a strong supporter of fintech: Ong Ye Kung
He says the central bank urges financial institutions to compete, collaborate and innovate with newer players
Singapore
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) does not have to choose between financial institutions (FIs) and new players in the financial technology (fintech) industry, a board member of the central bank said on Monday.
Ong Ye Kung, who is Education Minister (Higher Education and Skills) and Second Defence Minister, said: "We take an even-handed approach, encouraging established and new players to compete, collaborate and innovate."
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