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.
Practical considerations on the risk-based approach (RBA) for Regulated Financial Institutions in Singapore The Wolfsberg Group is an association of 12 global banks that develops principles and guidance on the…
MAS DPTSP AML/CFT expectations have come into sharper focus following a new Information Paper from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In July 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) published…
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 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…
What Grey-Listing Is and Why It Matters to Regulated Financial Institutions The latest MAS FATF listings update follows the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary held in Mexico City in…
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…
Managing AI risk for financial institutions is no longer a peripheral experiment in Singapore's financial sector — and neither is AI risk management more broadly. Today, AI systems are now…
Welcome to the age of deepfakes, a technology rising rapidly from the shadows of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven financial fraud. Deepfake risks in Singapore are becoming increasingly relevant as Regulated…
What’s New and Why? AUSTRAC AML/CTF Rules 2025 introduce significant reforms to Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. They expand compliance obligations for both existing and newly regulated reporting…