Capital Markets

Find out about regulations, updates and licensing for capital markets entities, including fund managers, REIT managers, corporate finance advisers, trustees, dealers, credit rating agencies and financial advisers. 

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Licensing and Registration

Capital markets entities are licensed and governed under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) , Trust Companies Act (TCA)  and Financial Advisers Act (FAA) .

Types of Capital Markets Entities in Singapore

Find out about the different ​capital markets entities, and their regulated activities and licensing requirements.

Appointing a Representative for CMS Licensees or Exempt Financial Institutions

Find out the licensing requirements for representatives of capital markets services (CMS) licensees and exempt financial institutions.

Appointing a Representative for Licensed Financial Advisers or Exempt Financial Advisers

Find out the licensing requirements for representatives of licensed financial advisers (FAs) and exempt FAs.

Read the annual licensing and registration report to find out the profile of Capital Markets Intermediaries admitted each year and application trends.

Offers of Investments

Offers of Securities and Securities-based Derivatives Contracts

Find out the requirements for offers of securities or securities-based derivatives contracts to investors in Singapore.

Offers of Business Trusts

Find out the requirements for offers of units or derivatives of units in business trusts to investors in Singapore.

Offers of Collective Investment Schemes

Find out the requirements for offers of units in a collective investment scheme to persons in Singapore.

Disclosures

Disclosure of Interest

View and download forms for notifying interests or changes in interests in listed securities under Part VII of the SFA.

Short Position Reporting

Report short positions to MAS under the securities and Futures (Short Selling) Regulations 2018.

Regulations and Guidance

MAS is governed by the MAS Act, which confers on it powers to issue legal instruments for regulation and supervision of financial institutions.

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Directories and Listings

Financial Institutions Directory

View the list of  financial institutions in Singapore.

Register of Representatives

Search individuals appointed as representatives under the SFA and FAA.

List of Registered Business Trusts

Access the list of registered business trusts in Singapore.

Development Initiatives

Schemes and Initiatives

View MAS' tax incentives and grant schemes for financial institutions with plans to establish or expand their operations in Singapore.

Hiring

The Financial Associate Management Scheme (FAMS) helps your financial institution to defray part of the costs of hiring and training Singapore citizen staff. 

International Postings

The International Postings Programme (iPOST) helps with the costs of sending Singapore citizen staff on overseas attachments or postings.

Leadership Development

The Asian Financial Leaders Scheme (AFLS) prepares senior-level talent to assume leadership positions and handle the growing complexity of Asia's financial institutions.

Specialised Training

A postgraduate scholarship programme, the Finance Scholarship Programme (FSP) helps your financial institution develop specialist leaders in a variety of fields in Singapore's finance sector.

Lifelong Learning

For Singaporean finance professionals,
MAS’ SkillsFuture Study Award programme, helps you develop and deepen your skills through a wide range of programmes.

Skills & Career Development

Find out about the range of training programmes available to upgrade the capabilities of financial sector professionals.

FinTech Regulatory Sandbox

The FinTech Regulatory Sandbox helps financial institutions and FinTech players test new innovations in a controlled environment before wider adoption in Singapore and abroad.

Industry Transformation Map

Learn about MAS' roadmap for financial services, including growth strategies, skills upgrading, and agenda for innovation and technology.

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