On 8 April 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a consultation paper outlining proposed amendments to its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Notices
What is a Collective Investment Scheme (CIS)? A Collective Investment Scheme is an arrangement in respect of any underlying investments/assets which satisfies the following elements: Participants have no day-to-day control…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) conducted a thematic review of financial institutions' Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Generative AI model risk management practices in mid-2024. The review highlighted several key…
Who is the Wolfsberg Group?The Wolfsberg Group (the Group) is an alliance of 13 global banks formed in 2000 to develop anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing guidelines. Its members collaborate…
The regulators in Singapore have been busy in recent times, issuing multiple circulars and information papers detailing the expected market standards and supervisory expectations for Financial Institutions (FIs) in relation…
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…