
MAS to stop issuing $1,000 notes over money laundering, terrorism financing concerns
SINGAPORE – The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will stop issuing the $1,000 note from January next year to minimise the money laundering and terrorism financing risks associated with such a large denomination. From now till January, the MAS will also limit the quantity of $1,000 notes issued each month, although banks can continue recirculating the... » read more