AML/CFT and the Risk-Based Approach
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…
Effective risk management is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and operational resilience. Curia Regis provides practical insights on risk governance and MAS expectations. Our articles cover operational risk, third-party risk and technology risk 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…
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…
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…
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…