Curia Regis provides insights, expert advise and support on regulatory compliance matters for financial institutions in Singapore. We highlight the latest MAS requirements, industry guidelines, and compliance best practices to help regulated entities meet their ongoing obligations.
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 Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued its Information Paper on Valuation Practices for Singapore Fund Management Companies (FMCs). The Information Paper provides valuable insight into MAS Valuation Practices…
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 Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) has issued a consultation paper proposing new Third-Party Risk Management Guidelines (“the Guidelines”), which, if implemented, will supersede the existing Guidelines on Outsourcing. The…
On 6 March 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued its consultation paper on the Updated Guidelines on Operational Risk Management (updated ORMG). MAS ORMG Singapore introduces clearer expectations for…
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…