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MAS issues a circular on non-face-to-face customer due diligence measures
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has issued a circular on non-face-to-face Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”) measures.
February 21, 2022
Regulatory Updates January 2022
Our APAC team provides a monthly review of a wide range of Singapore regulatory compliance matters including, news, guidelines and…
February 8, 2022
MAS to develop a framework for equitable sharing of losses arising from scams
On 4 February 2021, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that, in the coming months, it will be working…
February 7, 2022
MAS provides guidelines on the provision of Digital Payment Token services to the public
On 17 January 2022, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued ‘Guidelines on the Provision of Digital Payment Token Services…
January 28, 2022
Regulatory Updates December 2021
24 December 2021 – Form 1A - Application for a Capital Markets Services Licence for Fund Management Company Form for…
January 10, 2022
Singapore’s new fund structure – requirements for the Variable Capital Company (VCC)
Singapore introduced an alternative fund framework, Variable Capital Company (VCC), to encourage more funds to be domiciled in Singapore and…
December 13, 2021
Compliance obligations under the new Payment Services Act
The Payment Services Act (“the Act”) came into force on 28 January 2020 providing new framework for the regulation of…
December 10, 2021
Payment Services Act updates - Payment Services Bill
Strengthening AML/CFT Controls of Digital Payment Token (DPT) Providers The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released an infographic setting…
December 8, 2021
Licensing Guide - Payment Services Act (PSA)
The Payment Services Act (PSA) came into effect in Singapore on 28 January 2020 and it streamlines payment services regulatory…
December 8, 2021
Internal audit and independent assessment for Payment Services Licence holders
New Payment Services Act (“Act”) came into effect 28 January 2020. Along with the Act, the Monetary Authority of…
December 8, 2021
Response to feedback received on MAS consultation paper - Payment Services Act 2019
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) released a consultation paper on 23 December 2019 on proposed changes to the Payment…
December 8, 2021
Payment Services (Amendment) Bill
The Payment Services Act came into force in January 2020. It was released on 4th January 2021 that the Payment…
December 8, 2021
Strengthening AML/CFT controls of Digital Payment Token (DPT) providers
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently released an infographic setting out recent international developments and MAS’ supervisory expectations on…
December 8, 2021
Payment Services Act updates
As Singapore's new Payment Services Act came into effect in January 2020, Argus Global hosted a timely event to discuss…
December 8, 2021
APAC Monthly Newsletter, November 2021
MAS Regulatory Updates - Highlights 30 November 2021 – Compliance Toolkit for Approvals, Notifications and Other Regulatory Submissions to…
December 6, 2021
CIMA Guidance on The Appointment, Duties, and Responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Officers
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority recently issued a reminder regarding the duties and responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (“AMLCOs”),…
November 30, 2021
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Guidance on The Appointment, Duties, and Responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Officers
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority recently issued a reminder regarding the duties and responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers (“AMLCOs”),…
November 26, 2021
APAC Monthly Newsletter, October 2021
Articles & Events Summary Wishing all our clients and friends good health and prosperity. Happy Diwali from our…
November 4, 2021