Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism remain key regulatory priorities. Curia Regis provides practical insights on AML/CFT requirements, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions compliance and MAS expectations.
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 release of the 2026 FATF Mutual Evaluation Report (“MER”) in Singapore marks a significant development for Regulated Financial Institutions (“RFIs” or “Institutions”) operating within Singapore’s financial ecosystem. While Singapore…
The increasing adoption of digital channels has significantly transformed how Regulated Financial Institutions (RFIs) conduct onboarding, particularly within the context of regulatory compliance in Singapore. As a result, digital onboarding…
Authorised vs Recognised CIS Singapore is an important distinction for fund managers seeking to offer Collective Investment Schemes (CIS) to investors in Singapore. Understanding the regulatory requirements imposed by the…
What Grey-Listing Is and Why It Matters to Regulated Financial Institutions Following the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Mexico City in February 2026, the Monetary Authority of…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) “the Information Paper” on representative recruitment and onboarding serves as a significant signal to the industry. Based on a thematic review between 2024 and…
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…
As a new calendar year begins, Fit and Proper reviews once again come into focus across Regulated Financial Institutions. Annual declarations, internal reviews and board attestations are familiar fixtures of…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a peripheral experiment in financial services. Today, AI systems are actively deployed across credit assessment, fraud detection, customer onboarding, advisory tools, and operational automation. These…
In a financial ecosystem increasingly dependent on digital outsourcing, third-party failures have become a systemic risk. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has addressed Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) concerns…