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.
In July 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore published its Information Paper, AML/CFT Supervisory Expectations for Digital Payment Token Service Providers (DPTSPs) (The Paper). The Paper sets out MAS’ observations…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…