Tag: Mas
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Singapore Inflation Cools in 2025 as 2026 Risks Loom; US Backlash Over ICE Killing of Alex Pretti Sparks Debate
Singapore Inflation 2025: A Year of Easing Price Pressures Singapore ended 2025 with a notable cooling in core inflation, signaling a wider pause in price pressures that had surged the previous year. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) reported that core inflation averaged 0.7 per cent in 2025, down sharply from 2.8 per cent…
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Singapore Core Inflation Drops to 0.7% in 2025, Data Shows
Overview: Core Inflation Eases Across 2025 Singapore’s core inflation averaged 0.7% for the year 2025, a notable slowdown from 2.8% in 2024. The December reading was 1.2%, unchanged from November 2025, suggesting a continued deceleration in underlying price pressures as the economy adapts to shifting demand and supply dynamics. What This Means for Consumers and…
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Singapore banks face NIM pressure in 2026, but DBS better hedged, say analysts
Singapore banks face 2026 NIM pressure, with DBS showing relative resilience Singapore’s three local banks—DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, and United Overseas Bank (UOB)—are expected to contend with ongoing net interest margin (NIM) compression in 2026. While the overall hurdle remains—driven by higher funding costs, competitive lending spreads, and a shifting rate environment—analysts warn that the…
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Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Keep Falling in 2026? A Look at the 2026 Mortgage Outlook
Singapore’s Mortgage Rates at Three-Year Lows: A Brief Recap Mortgage rates in Singapore have slipped to their lowest levels in three years, providing relief to homeowners who’ve faced a tough financing environment in recent times. The drop aligns with global rate movements and the policy stance of major central banks, notably the United States Federal…
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Will Singapore’s Home Loan Rates Fall Again in 2026? Experts Weigh In
Overview: A New Phase for Singapore Home Loan Rates Mortgage rates in Singapore have slipped to their lowest levels in three years, offering relief to homeowners and property buyers alike. As lenders adjust their pricing in response to global rate movements and local policy signals, the question on many mouths is whether this reprieve can…
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Economists Lift Singapore Growth Forecasts for 2025 and 2026: MAS Survey
Singapore’s growth outlook improves as MAS survey raises forecasts Private sector economists in Singapore have nudged up their growth projections for the city-state, signaling a steadier expansion path for 2025 and 2026. In the latest MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) survey, economists forecast Singapore’s economy to expand by 4.1% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026,…
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One Prospectus, Two Markets: The SGX-Nasdaq Dual-Listing Path to 2026
Overview: A New Route to Cross-Border Listings A major change is on the horizon for Singapore-based issuers and international companies eyeing the Southeast Asian market. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed a “dual-listing bridge” that would allow a single prospectus to support listings on both the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq. This initiative,…
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One Prospectus, Two Markets: The SGX-Nasdaq Dual-Listing Highway to 2026
Overview: A single prospectus for two markets Singapore’s financial regulators are proposing a landmark change that could reshape cross-border listings: a dual-listing bridge between the Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Nasdaq. The plan, announced by MAS Equities Market and Clearing department, aims to let companies file a single set of listing documents that would qualify for…
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One Prospectus, Two Markets: SGX-Nasdaq Dual-Listing Highway to 2026 Debut
Introduction: A Potential Hub for Cross-Border Listings Singapore’s financial regulators are exploring a path that could simplify how companies raise capital in Asia and the United States. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed a “dual-listing bridge” that would allow a single set of listing documents to underpin listings on both the Singapore Exchange…
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MAS Unveils 2026 Year of the Horse Almanac Coin Featuring Punggol Waterway Park
Overview The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced the 2026 Year of the Horse Almanac Coin, the tenth release in Singapore’s Fourth Chinese Almanac Coin Series. With this issue, MAS continues its tradition of combining art, culture, and currency to celebrate the Chinese lunar calendar while highlighting a notable Singaporean landmark. The coin is…