Monetary Authority of Singapore

Structural Regulation

MAS Revises Takeovers Code to Curb Anti-Competitive Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 18/06/2026

The changes, effective 16 July, introduce new rules on break fees, exclusivity arrangements, offeror statements, and schemes of arrangement.

Structural Regulation

Singapore Formalises Single-family Office Regulations

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

MAS has introduced a new framework for single-family offices, moving from bespoke exemptions to a formal notification process.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Singapore Unveils Gold Hub Plans With New Clearing, Vaulting Services

By Nithya Subramanian | 15/06/2026

MAS has announced an OTC clearing system, central bank vaulting, and the removal of a key investment cap for funds and family offices.

Cybersecurity

MAS Proposes Major Overhaul of Tech Risk Rules for Singapore FIs

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/06/2026

The regulator has proposed stricter rules on data backups, system downtime, and a one-hour notification window for major IT incidents to bolster sector-wide resilience.

Reporting & Disclosures

MAS Refines ESG Fund Disclosure Rules to Combat Greenwashing

By Nithya Subramanian | 11/06/2026

MAS has updated its guidance for retail ESG funds, demanding greater clarity on metrics, benchmarks, and manager influence on indices.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

MAS, LIA Warn Against Mis-selling of Investment-Linked Policies

By Nithya Subramanian | 04/06/2026

Regulators say some advisers have misrepresented ILPs as capital guaranteed, prompting renewed warnings on fair dealing obligations and product suitability assessments.

Operational Risk

MAS Details Expectations for Fund Manager Risk Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

A new guidance on risk management for fund managers highlights weaknesses in governance, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring found during inspections.

Operational Risk

MAS Outlines Stricter Expectations for Fund Valuation Practices

By Nithya Subramanian | 01/06/2026

The regulator has detailed its supervisory expectations for fund managers, emphasising robust governance, independent processes, and rigorous controls following thematic inspections.

Liquidity Risk

MAS Finalises Updates to Bank Liquidity Frameworks

By Nithya Subramanian | 29/05/2026

MAS is set to implement group-level requirements and has narrowed the scope of eligible liquid assets, with a transitional period for existing holdings.