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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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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Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Guidance on The Appointment, Duties, and Responsibilities of Anti-Money Laundering Officers

June 9th | 2021 The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority recently issued a reminder regarding the duties and responsibilities of Anti-Money…
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore proposes to mandate reference checks

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) released a consultation paper on 17 May 2021 inviting the public to comment on…
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Are You Prepared to Comply With MAS Environmental Risk Management Guidelines?

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) consulted on June 2020, on the proposed guidelines to enhance fund managers’ resilience to…
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Set Up of External Asset Managers in Singapore

External Asset Managers (EAMs), also known as Independent Asset Managers (IAMs), are growing in size in Asia; especially in Singapore.…
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Corporate Financial Advisory In Singapore: A Comparison of the Regulatory Frameworks Applicable

Companies providing corporate financial advisory in Singapore are governed by the regulations under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA). In…
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Variable Capital Company Act: Key Requirements

The Variable Capital Company Act is a new corporate structure that can be used for a wide range of investment…
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Regulations for Money-Changing or Remittance Business in Singapore

Money-changing or remittance businesses are licensed and regulated under the Money-Changing and Remittance Businesses Act 1979 (MCRBA). Money-changing involves the…
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Singapore Tax Incentive Schemes for Fund and Fund Managers

Singapore tax incentive schemes are just some of the many reasons why the region has become a leading Asian hub…
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Hedge Funds for Singapore Fund Management Companies

Fund Management Company – Singapore Series, Hedge Funds A Fund Management Company is a business in which licensed or registered…
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Singapore Fund Management Company - Inception to Ongoing Fund Management Compliance

The Singapore Value Proposition For Singapore to attain the incredible trajectory it is now safely impressing on the world at…
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Singapore Financial Advisers Licence

What is the MAS Financial Advisers Act? The Financial Advisers Act was enacted to reduce the disparity between investment products…
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