Singapore's central bank and integrated financial regulator. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is the central bank and integrated financial regulatory authority of Singapore. Established in 1971, MAS administers key financial statutes, oversees banking, insurance, and securities sectors, issues the Singapore dollar, manages foreign reserves, and acts as the government’s banker and financial agent. MAS is headquartered at 10 Shenton Way, MAS Building, Singapore. It is governed under the Prime Minister’s Office and is accountable to Parliament. MAS is recognized for managing Singapore’s monetary policy primarily through exchange rate control, reflecting the country's open and trade-dependent economy. MAS employs approximately 2,000 professionals and plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability and integrity of Singapore’s financial system, while also driving innovation and growth in the sector.