Acts
Securities and Futures Act 2001
Governs the regulation of activities and institutions in the securities and derivatives industry, including leveraged foreign exchange trading of financial benchmarks and of clearing facilities.
Applies to:
Dealing in Capital Markets Products
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Product Financing
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Licensed Fund Management Company
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Corporate Finance Advisory
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REIT Management
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Registered Fund Management Company
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Credit Rating Agency
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Securities Crowdfunding
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Venture Capital Fund Management Company
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Exempt Capital Markets Services Entity
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Exempt Futures Broker
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Exempt OTC Derivatives Broker
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Providing Custodial Services
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Exempt Corporate Finance Adviser Serving Accredited Investors
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Approved CIS Trustee
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Markets and Exchanges
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Clearing House
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Trade Repository
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Benchmark Administrator/Submitter
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Registered Business Trust
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Registered Insurance Broker
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Holding Company of Exchange or Clearing House
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Securities and Futures Act 2001
Governs the regulation of activities and institutions in the securities and derivatives industry, including leveraged foreign exchange trading of financial benchmarks and of clearing facilities.
Amendment Notes
- 08 Oct 2018
- Securities and Futures (Amendment) Act 2017 (Commencement) (No. 3) Notification 2018 takes effect.
- 01 Oct 2018
- Securities and Futures (Amendment) Act 2017 (Commencement) (No. 2) Notification 2018 takes effect.
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GuidanceLast Revised Date: 29 August 2024
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ConsultationsLast Revised Date: 25 April 2024
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Strengthening Liquidity Risk Management Practices for Fund Management Companies
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Consultation Paper on Proposed Framework for Single Family Offices
This consultation paper sets out a proposed framework for Single Family Offices (“SFOs”) operating in Singapore, under which there will be qualifying criteria for class exemption from licensing under the Securities and Futures Act (“SFA”), as well as notification and annual reporting requirements.
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CMI 02/2023 Observations from Inspections of Licensed Venture Capital Fund Managers
This circular sets out MAS’ observations and expectations from inspections of licensed venture capital fund managers.
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Compliance Toolkit for Approvals, Notifications and Other Regulatory Submissions to MAS for REIT Managers
This Compliance Toolkit aims to guide and facilitate REIT managers’ compliance with the various MAS approval and reporting requirements and timelines.
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CMI 13/2021 Reporting of Significant Redemption, Gating and Suspension of Funds
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 07 October 2021
Form 3 - Application for Approval to Act as a Trustee for Collective Investment Schemes under Section 289(1)
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CircularsPublished Date: 27 July 2020
CMI 32/2020 Good Practices for Disclosure of Actively Managed Funds
This circular sets out good disclosure practices for actively managed funds, following a thematic review carried out by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on equity funds offered to retail investors. These good practices relate to disclosures of the investment objective and the extent to which the portfolio deviates, or can deviate from the reference benchmark, as measured in part by quantitative metrics such as active share and tracking error.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 25 July 2019
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2019
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from1 April 2019 to 30 June 2019.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 23 April 2019
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA 1Q2019
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2019.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 31 January 2019
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA 4Q2018
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2018.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 08 November 2018
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 3Q2018
Exemptions granted by MAS under section 337(2) of the SFA for the period from 1 July to 30 September 2018.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 16 August 2018
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2018
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 07 June 2018
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 1Q2018
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 06 February 2018
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 4Q2017
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 03 November 2017
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 3Q2017
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 11 July 2017
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2017
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 April 2017 to 30 June 2017.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 24 April 2017
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 1Q2017
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 20 March 2017
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 4Q2016
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 October 2016 to 31 December 2016.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 18 November 2016
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 3Q2016
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 September 2016.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 11 August 2016
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2016
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 26 May 2016
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 1Q2016
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 March 2016.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 03 February 2016
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 4Q2015
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 October 2015 to 31 December 2015.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 18 December 2015
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 3Q2015
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 July 2015 to 30 September 2015.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 21 July 2015
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2015
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 April 2015 to 30 June 2015.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 29 April 2015
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 1Q2015
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 January 2015 to 31 March 2015.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 18 March 2015
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 4Q2014
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 September to 31 December 2014.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 24 October 2014
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA -3Q2014
View exemptions issued under section 337(2) of the Securities and Futures Act for the period from 1 July 2014 to 30 September 2014.
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 05 September 2014
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2014
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 22 July 2014
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 1Q2014
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 15 May 2014
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 4Q2013
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 07 March 2014
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 3Q2013
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 03 October 2013
Exemptions issued under s337(2) SFA - 2Q2013
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ExemptionsPublished Date: 11 June 2013
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