New MAS Guidelines For Environmental Risk Management By Financial Institutions

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) recently released new guidelines for financial institutions (‘FI”), including asset managers, to enhance FIs…
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Exempt Corporate Finance Advisory in Singapore

Companies providing corporate finance advisory in Singapore are governed by the regulations under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA). In…
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APAC Monthly Newsletter, July 2021

  Industry News   13 July 2021 - Consultation paper on the proposed new AML/CFT Notice for precious stones and…
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Guidelines on Singapore's Individual Accountability and Conduct Regime

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued the Guidelines on Individual Accountability and Conduct which come into effect on 10…
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Examination of Advisers’ Practices for Principal and Cross Trades Involving Fixed Income Securities

July 26th | 2021 The Division of Examinations (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) conducted extensive examination…
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Recent Observations About Common Deficient and Industry Practices Related to Wrap Fee Programs

July 26th | 2021The Division of Examinations (the “Division”) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published observations regarding common…
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Venture capital fund management in Singapore

How can Argus Help Argus provides a comprehensive range of services in order to set up Fund Management Companies with…
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Regulatory Update: Middle East Edition - June 2021

This edition includes – DIFC and DFSA latest developments including DIFC Holds first meeting of its Higher Board of Directors…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore Releases Consultation Paper on the Proposed New AML/CT Notice for Precious Stones & Precious Metals Activities

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) released a consultation paper on 9 July 2021 inviting the public to comment on…
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Family offices and the Variable Capital Company (VCC)

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced an alternative fund framework, the Variable Capital Company (VCC), to encourage more…
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APAC Monthly Newsletter, June 2021

  Articles & Events Summary   Argus Global comes together with Waystone Argus Global is delighted to announce that it…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore extends training support measures to foster skills development in new growth areas

On 25 June 2021, MAS and IBF announced new measures for the extension of the enhanced training support measures to…
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CFTC Staff Issues Advisory to Swap Dealers

June 24th | 2021 The CFTC recently issued an advisory to swap dealers clarifying the use of internal models in…
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Adjustment for Inflation of the Dollar Amount Tests in Rule 205-3 under the Investment Advisers Act

June 22nd | 2021 The SEC recently approved an order that adjusts for inflation the dollar amount thresholds of the…
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Proposed Rule Change to Increase the National Securities Clearing Corporation Minimum Required Fund Deposit

June 22nd | 2021 The National Securities Clearing Corporation (“NSCC”) recently proposed rule change to increase the minimum Required Fund…
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FINRA Eliminates the Order Audit Trail System (OATS) Rules

June 22nd | 2021 FINRA recently announced September 1, 2021 as the effective date for the elimination of the Order…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore Reprimands AIA Financial Advisers, Prudential, and Two Aviva Entities

On 15th June 2021, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reprimanded several large financial institutions in the insurance and financial advisory…
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