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BOT sets limit on Thai baht exchange
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has made a major intervention in the markets to stem the soaring Thai baht, setting a reserve requirement on short-term capital inflows that will come into effect Tuesday 19 December.
Think-tank joins call for China FX diversification
A government think-tank said in a report published on Monday 13 November that China should diversify its US$1 trillion foreign exchange reserves by building up strategic reserves of crude oil, and precious metals.
Singapore notes
A round-up of talking points from this year's meetings of the IMF and World Bank
MAS maintains policy on Singapore dollar
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is sticking to its policy of allowing slight, gradual appreciation of the Singapore dollar despite expectations of weakness in the economy, it said Tuesday 10 October.
China calls for hedge fund cooperation
Financial regulators across the world must work together to keep tabs on the increasingly powerful hedge fund industry, China's banking regulatory head said in remarks published on Thursday 28 September.
MAS's Tong on sharing some perspectives on growth
In the speech 'Sharing some perspectives on growth' given on 18 September Goh Chok Tong of the Monetary Authority of Singapore asked if armed with what we know, can we spot the new growth winners in the next four decades.
MAS committed to anti-money laundering efforts
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reiterated the country's commitment to the international efforts to fight against money laundering and terrorism funding, Channel NewsAsia report said Tuesday 8 August.
Thailand acting to stem baht increase
Thai central bank governor Pridiyathorn Devakula said Wednesday 9 August the central bank has been acting to halt the baht's rise to prevent excessive strength in the currency from hurting exporters.
Comment: What can we expect from Singapore
As the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Singapore approach, expectations are high for reform, particularly within the Fund. Top of the agenda will be how to make sense of the new multilateral surveillance role outlined at the spring…
MAS - Annual Report 2005-2006
According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Annual Report 2005, the Singapore economy grew by a robust 6.4% in 2005, exceeding earlier growth forecasts.
MAS: Singapore can keep lid on inflation
Growth in the Singapore economy will continue to be supported by factors that underpinned the robust growth in 2005, the managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore told a press briefing on Thursday 20 July.
Crisis prevention in emerging markets
In the run up to the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in September 2006, the IMF and the Singapore Government have organized a high-level seminar on Crisis Prevention in Emerging Market Economies on July 10-11, 2006 in Singapore.
Review of the Asian Bond Fund 2 Initiative
The Bank of Japan has announced that the EMEAP (Executives' Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks) Working Group on Financial Markets has released a report titled "Review of the Asian Bond Fund 2 Initiative."
New Zealand hosts EMEAP central bank governors
Central bank governors from major countries in the region gathered in New Zealand over the weekend to discuss common issues, Reserve Bank of New Zealand governor Alan Bollard said Monday 29 May.
Singapore, Thai central banks sign supervisory MOU
Singapore and Thailand have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for banking supervisory cooperation between the two countries, the MAS said Thursday 25 May.
MAS says common Asian currency unlikely soon
A top official from the Monetary Authority of Singapore has said that the establishment of a common Asian currency is unlikely to be realised in the near term.
Central banks differ on RBI / MAS pact
The Reserve Bank of India and the Monetary Authority of Singapore have differences on many issues relating to the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement, the Business Standard newspaper reported Wednesday 5 April.
Singapore MAS may tighten further
Singapore's monetary policy may turn more aggressive in April to subdue growing inflationary pressures, according to this article published Friday 24 March. Some banks are adopting a hawkish view because recent increases in the consumer price index have…
MAS - Annual Report 2004-2005
According to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's Annual Report 2004-2005, the Singapore economy expanded by a robust 8.4% in 2004, the highest growth rate recorded since 2000.
Asian reform
In this speech given at a Wharton business school forum in Mumbai on 6 January, 2006, the governor of the Bank of Thailand, M R Pridiyathorn Devakula, argues that fast growing intra-regional trade between east Asian economies provides evidence that the…
MAS's Tong on strengthening Singapore's position
In the speech 'Strengthening Singapore's position as a leading financial centre in Asia' given on 29 November Goh Chok Tong of the Monetary Authority of Singapore said we are living in exciting times in Asia. The economic centre of gravity is shifting…
Singapore's Tong on riding the Asian tide
In the speech 'Riding the Asian tide' given on 8 November Goh Chok Tong said the rise of China and India will shift the global economic centre of gravity from West to East.
MAS says regulatory framework fundamentally sound
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has defended Singapore's regulatory framework, saying that it is fundamentally sound.
Asian central banks pledge to enhance integration
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) jointly hosted a high-level seminar on Asian regional financial integration on 3 September 2005.