Notice 1003 Submission of Statistics and Returns
Requirements for merchant banks submitting returns to MAS, including reporting forms, completion notes and submission timeframe.
In 1970, Parliament passed the Monetary Authority of Singapore Act, leading to the formation of MAS on 1 January 1971.
The MAS Act gives MAS the authority to regulate the financial services sector in Singapore. MAS has been given powers to act as a banker to and financial agent of the Government. It has also been entrusted to promote monetary stability, and credit and exchange policies conducive to the growth of the economy.