MAS
Singapore regulator stops operations of fund house
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said V Wealth Capital Pte can no longer conduct its fund management business in Singapore after failing to comply with a number of rules.
Singapore opens up corporate bonds to retail investors
Corporate bond issuers in Singapore will find it easier and cheaper to tap into the retail market after the country’s monetary authority (MAS) introduced two new regulations that will open up corporate bond offerings to retail investors.
Singapore plans regulation to attract domiciled funds
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is considering a new regulatory structure to accommodate open-ended investment companies (Oeics) in a bid to encourage more asset managers to domicile funds in the city-state.
Singapore can still be a honeypot, says Globaleye’s Murphy
Despite an exodus of life companies and increasing oversight, Globaleye’s Byron Murphy says Singapore, in offering high-quality advice, remains a honeypot for IFAs.
Life industry responds to Singapore commission cap delay
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has delayed the 55% cap on commission financial advisers receive from the sale of life insurance policies a year after the industry asked for more time to implement the changes.