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Updates to Singapore's Money Laundering National Risk Assessment and Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment
As part of Singapore’s continuing efforts to maintain the effectiveness of its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism…
July 18, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates June 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – the Publication of Final Amendments to Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) Derivatives Reporting Regulations and Revised Guidelines…
July 3, 2024
Guidelines on fair dealing – board and senior management responsibilities for delivering fair dealing outcomes to customers (FSG-G04)
Following the update on the revised guidelines, all financial institutions (FIs) will be expected to incorporate key principles of fair…
July 2, 2024
Singapore regulatory outlook and trends
Business Continuity Management Guidelines The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) revised Business Continuity Management Guidelines are applicable to all financial…
June 10, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates May 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – SFA 04-N23 Notice on Fund Data Submission Requirements for Managers of Specified Collective Investment…
June 6, 2024
Revised reporting requirements for OTC derivative contracts
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) has published the revised OTC derivatives reporting requirements under the Securities and Futures (Reporting…
May 31, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates April 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – PSN07 Notice on Conduct, PSN02 Notice on Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the…
May 10, 2024
Timeline confirmed for Singapore to repeal Registered Fund Management Companies regime
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have announced the repeal of the regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies (RFMCs)…
April 17, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates March 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – Prevention of Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism.
April 8, 2024
Good practices for auditors of fund management companies
Auditors are a key stakeholder when promoting strong internal controls, risk management practices and business conduct by Fund Management Companies…
March 22, 2024
Latest updates from MAS on Anti-Money Laundering - what you need to know
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) views Anti-Money Laundering (AML) as a critical component of its regulatory framework, aimed at…
March 20, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates February 2024 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – Guidelines on Licensing, Registration and Conduct of Business for Fund Management Companies.
March 6, 2024
New location for Waystone’s Singapore operation as demand for its services continues to grow
Waystone has moved its Singapore operation to a new, central location in the heart of the financial district. In a…
February 25, 2024
MAS responds to feedback on proposals to mandate reference checks for financial industry
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has officially published its response to the feedback received on its proposals to mandate…
February 23, 2024
Regulatory Compliance Updates November & December 2023 – APAC Region
This APAC regulatory update includes – Mandating of Reference Checks, Financial Review of 2023.
January 23, 2024
MAS: update to Guidelines on Outsourcing
On 11 December 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published updated Guidelines on Outsourcing for Financial Institutions other than…
December 19, 2023
Conversion from RFMC to LFMC – Enhanced Compliance Obligations
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) will be repealing the Registered Fund Management Companies (“RFMCs”) regime as of 1st August…
December 19, 2023
Singapore VCC – benefits and lifecycle
In 2020, Singapore introduced the Variable Capital Company (VCC), an alternative fund framework, designed to encourage more funds to be…
December 18, 2023