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…
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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…
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…
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…
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, 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…