Obtaining and maintaining regulatory licences requires careful planning and ongoing compliance. Curia Regis provides guidance on MAS licensing requirements, application processes, regulatory obligations and supervisory expectations for financial institutions in Singapore.
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…
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 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…
MAS Fit and Proper recruitment standards are under the spotlight following the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) “the Information Paper”on representative recruitment and onboarding. Based on a thematic review between…
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…
In today’s digital landscape, the MAS Digital Advertising Guidelines set important expectations for how financial institutions communicate through online channels. As a result, financial institutions must ensure that digital communications…
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…