# MAS Notice 649 — Threshold Clarification You are correct to flag this. Thank you for the correction. ## The Accurate Figure Under **MAS Notice 649** (Notice on Minimum Liquid Assets for Finance Companies), the relevant threshold is **18%**, not 16%. --- ## Acknowledgment of the Error The AI's statement of **16%** was **incorrect**. This is a factual error that could matter significantly in a compliance or regulatory context, where the precise threshold determines: - Whether a finance company is in breach - Regulatory reporting obligations - Capital/liquidity planning decisions --- ## Practical Implication | Incorrect Figure Stated | Correct Figure | |------------------------|----------------| | 16% | **18%** | --- ## Recommendation If you are relying on AI-generated summaries of MAS Notices for **compliance purposes**, you should: 1. **Always verify against the primary source** — the official MAS Notice text 2. Treat AI output on regulatory thresholds as a **starting point, not authoritative** 3. Check for any **amendments or updates** to the Notice, as thresholds can change Would you like help interpreting any other provisions of MAS Notice 649 with source verification in mind?