Webinar: Regulatory Compliance Solutions in Singapore

Wednesday 8th September Topics will include: The various types of compliance support available Assistance with internal audit and training Risk…
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Compliance Outsourcing and Secondment

All regulated financial institutions in Singapore are required to ensure they have suitable compliance arrangements in place to assist in…
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How to Setup an External Asset Management Business in Singapore

How can Argus (now Waystone Compliance) Help to Setup External Asset Management Business in Singapore? We are an experienced regulatory consulting…
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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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