Financial institutions in Singapore operate in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Curia Regis provides regulatory compliance, risk management, internal audit and governance insights to help firms meet evolving expectations. We support fund managers, capital markets firms and other MAS-regulated entities. Our insights help firms navigate industry developments, emerging risks and regulatory change.
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 today’s digital landscape, information is available at unprecedented speed, enabling swift and data-driven decision-making across industries. However, this accessibility increases the importance of credible financial communications. Financial institutions must…
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…
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? On 29 August 2025, AUSTRAC formally tabled the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Rules 2025 in Parliament, following an extensive two-stage consultation process that garnered…
In Singapore’s highly regulated financial ecosystem, the collapse of Tokenize Xchange, operated by AmazingTech Pte Ltd (ATPL), illustrates how swiftly purported deficiencies in governance and compliance can trigger regulatory intervention and…
What happens when everyone wants their money back at once? 1. What is Liquidity Risk? Open-ended funds are built on a promise: investors can enter and exit (almost) anytime they…
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…