Monetary Authority of Singapore

MAS tightens policy again in July, defying expectations for a hold

2026-07-27T00:07:14.000Z
The offer amount includes S$50 million of bonds that will be set aside for the public, who can apply for the bonds from 9 am on Thursday to Jul 27, says MAS.

Singapore prices S$2.6 billion of 20-year green bonds at 2.4%

2026-07-22T14:56:49.000Z
Bank of China has established a new channel for overseas institutions to access China’s bond market.

Bank of China approved by MAS as a primary dealer

2026-07-21T04:53:06.000Z
Offering proceeds will be allocated to the city state’s green bond framework that funds eligible environmentally sustainable projects.

Singapore mandates five banks for US$1.63 billion 20-year green bond

2026-07-21T03:16:18.000Z
One measure that the MAS is discussing is to cut the tax rate of a special incentive programme.

Singapore eyes hedge fund tax cuts to boost financial hub role: report

2026-07-20T01:46:06.000Z
Led by its developed markets holdings, the Monetary Authority of Singapore is on track to halve equity portfolio emissions by 2030.
ESG INSIGHTS

Issue 203: Singapore reserves’ varied climate strategies ; industry urges regional energy coordination

2026-07-17T11:00:00.000Z
There was a slight uptick of 3% in ESG bond issuances in Singapore to S$13.7 billion.

Singapore’s ESG loan proceeds fall 41.2% in 2025: MAS

2026-07-14T06:00:00.000Z
The Gems scheme co-funds up to 70% of eligible listing expenses for mainboard IPOs, capped at S$2 million for firms with a market capitalisation of at least S$1 billion and S$1 million for smaller issuers.

MAS listing grant backs 85 SGX debuts since 2019 as Singapore steps up equity market revival

2026-07-14T05:59:00.000Z
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ focus is now on the indirect, lagged effects of the initial oil price hike after the US-Iran conflict began in February, says an analyst.

South-east Asia’s central banks now face questions beyond oil shocks – peace deal or not

2026-07-09T11:48:35.000Z
MAS says the industry has expressed interest in offering new retail fund product types that cater to a broader range of investment objectives.

New MAS proposal could pave way for commodity futures funds, more single-country bond funds for retail investors

2026-07-09T09:30:00.000Z