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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
MAS commences revised reporting requirements for OTC derivative contracts
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) OTC derivatives reporting requirements under the Securities and Futures (Reporting of Derivatives Contracts) Regulations…
December 12, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Updates October 2023 – APAC Region
Consultation paper on repeal of regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies
November 8, 2023
MAS issues Consultation Paper on repeal of regulatory regime for Registered Fund Management Companies
Overview of the RFMC regime The RFMC regime was introduced in 2012 after the Exempt Fund Manager (EFM) regime was…
October 31, 2023
MAS issues its latest Enforcement Report
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently issued its 4th Enforcement Report, covering the period from January 2022 to June…
October 24, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Updates September 2023 – APAC Region
Consultation Paper on Draft Notices on the Competency Requirements for Representatives Conducting Regulated Activities under the Financial Advisers Act and…
October 4, 2023
How Single-Family Offices can utilise and benefit from Variable Capital Companies
The concept of a ‘family office’ does not have a fixed definition. Typically, it is conceptualised as an entity that…
September 8, 2023
What’s Next for Singapore VCCs
Singapore has introduced an alternative fund framework for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs), in order to encourage more funds to be…
September 7, 2023
Recent Updates to Variable Capital Companies and Single Family Offices in Singapore
The Variable Capital Company (“VCC”) framework was introduced in Singapore in 2020 with a legal structure that is designed to…
September 7, 2023
MAS Announces New Regulatory Measures for Financial Advisors
In response to feedback received on its consultation paper, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled a series of…
September 7, 2023
AML/CFT requirements for Variable Capital Companies (VCC)
Variable Capital Companies (VCC) are required to put in place robust controls to detect and deter the flow of illicit…
September 7, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Updates August 2023 – APAC Region
FAQs on the Notice on Business Conduct Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers
September 6, 2023
Regulatory Compliance Updates July 2023 – APAC Region
Have a question about any of the updates below? Get in touch with our APAC compliance team today. 31 July 2023 -…
August 8, 2023