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Singapore Fund Manager Licensing: VCFM vs LFMC
Following the removal of the Exempt Fund Manager (EFM) and Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC) licensing regimes, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) generally licenses... -
What MAS Really Expects From FMC Valuation Practices in 2026
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued its Information Paper on Valuation Practices for Singapore Fund Management Companies (FMCs). The Information Paper provides valuable... -
How to Meet MAS 2026 Risk Management Standards for FMCs
Published in May 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Information Paper on Risk Management Practices for Fund Management Companies (FMCs) provides valuable insights into... -
What FATF’s 2026 Singapore Review Means for You
The release of the 2026 FATF Mutual Evaluation Report (“MER”) in Singapore marks a significant development for Regulated Financial Institutions (“RFIs” or “Institutions”) operating within... -
Broadening of Regulatory Scope From “Outsourcing” to All “Third-Party Arrangements”
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has issued a consultation paper proposing new Third-Party Risk Management Guidelines (“the Guidelines”), which, if implemented, will supersede the... -
MAS Proposes Updated Guidelines on Operational Risk Management
On 6 March 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued its consultation paper on the Updated Guidelines on Operational Risk Management (updated ORMG). MAS ORMG... -
Digital Onboarding Risks: What CMS Licence Holders Must Know
The increasing adoption of digital channels has significantly transformed how Regulated Financial Institutions (RFIs) conduct onboarding, particularly within the context of regulatory compliance in Singapore.... -
Singapore Collective Investment Schemes: Authorised vs. Recognised
Authorised vs Recognised CIS Singapore is an important distinction for fund managers seeking to offer Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) to investors in Singapore. Understanding the... -
MAS Update: FATF Listings and Implications for RFIs
What Grey-Listing Is and Why It Matters to Regulated Financial Institutions Following the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Mexico City in February 2026,... -
Recruitment Insights from MAS’ Thematic Review
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) “the Information Paper” on representative recruitment and onboarding serves as a significant signal to the industry. Based on a...