With the repeal of the Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC) regime, all Fund Management Companies (FMCs) are now under the Capital Markets Services License (CMSL) regime, broken down for Retail…
Singapore’s National Risk Assessment (NRA) pertaining to prevalent Money Laundering (ML) & Terrorism Financing (TF) risks was recently updated. The updated NRA covers threats and vulnerabilities in Singapore which evolved…
There have been an array of new circulars, guidelines and announcements from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently, relating to the improvement of Anti-Money Laundering/ Countering the Financing of…
In the wake of the recent global IT outage affecting CrowdStrike (CS) from a periodic software update, Financial Institutions worldwide and in Singapore are reassessing the critical importance of robust…
Outcome from the Guidelines on Fair Dealing — Board and Senior Management Responsibilities for Delivering Fair Dealing Outcomes to Customers:Outcome 1: Customers have confidence that they deal with financial institutions…
On the 23rd of February 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has revised its Guidelines on Licensing and Business Conduct for Fund Management Companies [SFA 04-G05]. This guideline provides…
Following on to the MAS’ decision to repeal the RFMC regime in the middle of 2024, it is crucial for Registered Fund Management Companies (RFMC) to take note of the…
The Consultation is aimed to address the current disparity between the Registered Fund Management Companies (“RFMC”) and Capital Market Services License (“CMS”) holders for Fund Management (“LFMC”), and to effectively…
In the vibrant financial landscape of fund management in Singapore, fund management companies navigate a complex web of counterparties, valuation methodologies and standards to ensure the accurate determination of a…
In the ever-evolving landscape of capital markets services, staying abreast of regulatory changes is crucial for professionals aiming to provide top-notch service. After the Consultation Paper on Draft Notices on…