Singapore, Thailand Central Banks Sign Cybersecurity Pact

Cyber threats and digital financial fraud are increasingly crossing borders as payment networks and banking services become more interconnected. The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Bank of Thailand already cooperate on financial supervision, payments, fintech and cybersecurity, including through the Central Banks’ Regulators and Supervisory Entities, or CERES, information-sharing network established in 2019. The new memorandum formalises and broadens that relationship, aiming to protect confidence and resilience across two digitally advanced financial systems.

MAS and BOT announced the agreement on July 24, 2026, during BOT Governor Vitai Ratanakorn’s visit to Singapore for the 31st Executives’ Meeting of East Asia-Pacific Central Banks Governors’ Meeting, held July 22-24. Ratanakorn signed the pact with MAS Managing Director Chia Der Jiun. The framework covers exchanges of regulatory and incident updates and threat intelligence, staff training, study visits, research and policy insights, plus joint cross-border cybersecurity and crisis-management exercises. No funding amount or implementation deadline was disclosed.