Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is the central bank and financial regulatory authority of Singapore. It administers the various statutes pertaining to money, banking, insurance, securities and the financial sector in general, as well as currency issuance and manages the foreign-exchange reserves. It was established in 1971 to act as the banker to and as a financial agent of the Government of Singapore.
Institutional profile
Institutional role and background
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), is the central bank and financial regulatory authority of Singapore. It administers the various statutes pertaining to money, banking, insurance, securities and the financial sector in general, as well as currency issuance and manages the foreign-exchange reserves. It was established in 1971 to act as the banker to and as a financial agent of the Government of Singapore. [3]
The body is duly accountable to the Parliament of Singapore through the Minister-in-charge, who is also the Incumbent Chairman of the central bank. [3]
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Institutional history
Establishment date in the institutional background record. [2]
Source-supported connections
Frequently asked questions
When was Monetary Authority of Singapore established?
1971-01-01. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
Where is Monetary Authority of Singapore headquartered?
Singapore. See the linked source for the institutional record. [2]
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