Circulars
CMI 01/2011 Due Diligence Checks and Documentation in Respect of the Appointment of Appointed, Provisional, and Temporary Representatives
This circular applies to capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies, insurers and financial advisers.
It sets out the requirements on due diligence checks and documentation relevant to the fit and proper certification of their representatives.
Applies to:
Dealing in Capital Markets Products
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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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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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Registered Fund Management Company
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Exempt Financial Adviser
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Exempt Financial Adviser Serving up to 30 Accredited Investors
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Licensed Financial Adviser
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Monographs/Information PapersPublished Date: 04 December 2025
Thematic review of Financial Institutions’ recruitment and onboarding training of representatives
The information paper sets out MAS’ supervisory expectations, good practices observed and areas for enhancement in the following areas: Onboarding of representatives; Monitoring of representatives with adverse information; Onboarding training; and Other areas - Hiring of assistants by representatives and outsourced...
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GuidelinesLast Revised Date: 03 September 2025
Guidelines on Licensing and Conduct of Business for Fund Management Companies [SFA 04-G05]
How to qualify to be and conduct your business as a fund manager.
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 30 May 2025
Form 3A - Notification for Appointment of an Appointed Representative
Form for licensed financial advisers, capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers to notify MAS of the appointment of representatives.
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 30 May 2025
Form 3B - Notification for Appointment of a Provisional Representative
Form for licensed financial advisers and exempt financial advisers to notify MAS of the appointment of provisional representatives.
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GuidelinesLast Revised Date: 30 May 2025
Guidelines on Fit and Proper Criteria [FSG-G01]
Guidelines on fit and proper criteria for all relevant persons carrying out any activity regulated by MAS.
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NoticesLast Revised Date: 24 January 2025
Notice SFA 04-N11 Reporting of Misconduct of Representatives by Holders of Capital Markets Services Licence and Exempt Financial Institutions
How financial institutions should handle and report misconduct of their representatives to MAS.
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GuidelinesLast Revised Date: 21 January 2025
Guidelines on Criteria for the Grant of a Capital Markets Services Licence Other Than for Fund Management and Real Estate Investment Trust Management [SFA 04-G01]
How to qualify to be a CMS licensee (other than a fund manager or REIT manager).
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NoticesLast Revised Date: 01 April 2024
Notice FAA-N13 Minimum Entry and Examination Requirements for Representatives of Licensed Financial Advisers and Exempt Financial Advisers [Cancelled]
Eligibility requirements for representatives of financial advisers, including CMFAS examination and continuing education requirements.
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NoticesLast Revised Date: 01 April 2024
Notice SFA 04-N09 Minimum Entry and Examination Requirements for Representatives of Holders of Capital Markets Services licence and Exempt Financial Institutions under the SFA [Cancelled]
How to qualify to be a representative, or appoint a representative, to conduct regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Act (SFA)
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FAQsLast Revised Date: 01 April 2024
FAQs on Minimum Entry and Examination Requirements for Representatives of Capital Markets Services Licence Holders and Exempt Financial Institutions [Cancelled]
Provides guidance on the minimum academic and examination requirements as well as continuing education requirements for representatives of capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers.
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GuidelinesLast Revised Date: 08 October 2021
Guidelines on Licence Applications, Representative Notification and Payment of Fees [CMG-G01]
Guidelines on procedures to apply for a Capital Markets Services or Financial Advisory licence, appoint representatives and pay fees.
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ConsultationsLast Revised Date: 14 May 2021
Consultation Paper on Revisions to Misconduct Reporting Requirements and Proposals to Mandate Reference Checks for Representatives
Proposed revisions to requirements for the submission of misconduct reports and proposals to mandate FIs to conduct and respond to reference checks on representatives.
- Consultation number:
- P012 - 2018
- Start date:
- 06 July 2018
- Closing date:
- 06 August 2018
- MAS response date:
- 14 May 2021
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Forms and TemplatesPublished Date: 08 October 2018
Form 3C - Notification for Appointment of a Temporary Representative
Form for capital markets services (CMS) licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers to notify MAS of the appointment of temporary representatives who reside outside Singapore but plan to conduct activities in Singapore for a limited period of time.
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 08 October 2018
Form 3D - Notification of the Completion of Examination Requirements by a Provisional Representative
Form for licensed financial advisers, capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers to notify MAS of the completion of the examination requirements by a provisional representative.
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ConsultationsPublished Date: 12 December 2016
Consultation Paper on Review of Competency Requirements for Representatives Conducting Regulated Activities under the Securities and Futures Act and Financial Advisers Act
Proposed enhancements to the examination framework for appointed representatives under the SFA and FAA, e.g. minimum academic qualifications under the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services Examination (CMFAS) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
- Consultation number:
- P015 - 2016
- Start date:
- 12 December 2016
- Closing date:
- 13 January 2017
- MAS response date:
- 25 September 2017
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NoticesPublished Date: 26 November 2010
Notice SFA 04-N10 Entry Requirements of a Provisional or Temporary Representative
How to qualify to be or appoint provisional and temporary representatives.