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MAS chief makes push for fintech tie-ups in blockchain

Ravi Menon said it is a 'natural platform' for Singapore and Andhra Pradesh to explore further

Published Mon, Oct 9, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    RAVI MENON, Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) managing director, said on Monday that innovation and technology will be the main drivers of growth in Singapore, especially in its financial services sector.

    Mr Menon was delivering a keynote address at a global blockchain business conference in Vishakhapatnam, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India.

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