Monetary Authority of Singapore

13 Oct 2012

Singapore's central bank unexpectedly refrained from easing monetary policy even as the economy contracted in the past quarter, saying inflation will remain high for some time. The Singapore...

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Singapore eyes regional prize with currency liberalisation

14 Aug 1998

Moves to free-up the Singapore dollar's usage mark another step in the republic's drive to ensure its place in the new millennium as a leading regional financial hub.

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Singapore firm on dollar policy

21 Apr 1998

Singapore's basic policy of not encouraging the internationalisation of its dollar remains unchanged despite a current review of the policy, according to Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

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MAS forecast still bullish

2 Jul 1997

Despite the sharp drop in economic growth in the first quarter, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) says it is maintaining its forecast of 5 per cent to 7 per cent growth for this year.

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Loans jump

15 May 1997

Singapore's March bank loans rose 14.4 per cent from a year ago, slower than February's gain of 15 per cent, the Monetary Authority of Singapore said.

Bank loans advanced to S$129.4...

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