SFF x Switch 2019
Facebook's Libra a 'good idea', but still too many unknowns: panellists
Panel at Fintech Festival expresses concern over the risk of money laundering, terrorist financing, challenges to monetary sovereignty and financial stability, and privacy
Revolut bows out of Singapore digibank race: CEO
HIGH-profile payments fintech Revolut has bowed out of the race for a digital banking licence in Singapore over high capital requirements, its top executive told The Business Times.
US$2b investment boost for Singapore's green finance push
New MAS scheme will channel funds to asset managers committed to deepening green finance activities and capabilities in Singapore
Singapore digs deep to bring true financial liberalisation
The chief architect at MAS nudging the financial sector into the digital future sees a pervasive and deep transformation today.
A new approach to digital banks
Tapping unmet needs and leveraging data for better services will level the banking field.
Podcast: SFF x Switch 2019 Ep 5: Greening finance
How should the financial sector nudge the real economy towards caring about climate change? MAS managing director Ravi Menon talks about the risks of stranded assets, and the room for more innovation ...
Podcast: SFF x Switch 2019 Ep 4: Deciphering crypto
The Monetary Authority of Singapore says central banks don't really need to issue digital currencies. Head of Singapore's central bank Ravi Menon explains why.
Podcast: SFF x Switch 2019 Ep 3: Digital banking
There's been bubbling interest in a new breed of banks debuting in Singapore. Will they eat the lunch of incumbents? We ask the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing director Ravi Menon.
Podcast: SFF x Switch 2019 Ep 2: Why does fintech matter?
Ravi Menon tells us how fintech can improve everyday transactions.
Podcast: SFF x Switch 2019 Ep 1: How Singapore blazed a trail in fintech
We speak with the Monetary Authority of Singapore's managing director Ravi Menon to find out why technology and innovation matter to Singapore.
