Singapore Fund Management Companies operate within a robust regulatory framework. Curia Regis provides practical insights on licensing requirements, governance expectations and compliance obligations. Our guidance covers MAS developments, risk management considerations and industry best practices.
Following the removal of the Exempt Fund Manager (EFM) and Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC) licensing regimes, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) generally licenses fund managers seeking to establish…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued its Information Paper on Valuation Practices for Singapore Fund Management Companies (FMCs). The Information Paper provides valuable insight into MAS Valuation Practices…
Published in May 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Information Paper on Risk Management Practices for Fund Management Companies (FMCs) provides valuable insights into the regulator’s observations from its…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has issued a consultation paper proposing new Third-Party Risk Management Guidelines (“the Guidelines”), which, if implemented, will supersede the existing Guidelines on Outsourcing. The…
Authorised vs Recognised CIS is an important distinction for fund managers offering Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) in Singapore. Fund managers must understand MAS requirements. This helps determine whether MAS should…
In November 2025, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued a revised Guide on the Tokenisation of Capital Markets Products (the Revised Guide). This update represents a material development in…
Liquidity Risk Management Singapore has become a critical priority for fund managers as regulators place greater emphasis on redemption resilience, investor protection and market stability.What happens when everyone wants their…
As a regulatory compliance professional services firm, Curia Regis provides expert guidance on navigating new regulatory developments to help financial institutions keep abreast of their regulatory obligations. In this brief update,…
Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) regime has rapidly gained momentum since its launch in 2020, offering fund managers both flexibility and robust regulatory oversight. This unique structure, subject to significant…
ACIP’s May 2025 Guidance on Source of Wealth: What Fund Managers Should Know In May 2025, the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Industry Partnership (ACIP) issued updated…