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FAQs
Last Revised Date: 11 December 2023

FAQ on MAS Guidelines on Outsourcing

Provides clarifications to some frequently asked questions on MAS Guidelines on Outsourcing.
  • Operational Risk
  • Outsourcing
  • Third-Party Risk Management
Applies to: Approved CIS Trustee , Exempt Trust Company , Licensed Trust Company , Exempt Person Providing Trust Services , Product Financing , Providing Custodial Services , Licensed Fund Management Company , Venture Capital Fund Management Company , Corporate Finance Advisory , REIT Management , Credit Rating Agency , Securities Crowdfunding , Exempt Corporate Finance Adviser Serving Accredited Investors , Exempt Futures Broker , Exempt OTC Derivatives Broker , Credit/Charge Card Issuer , Finance Company , Markets and Exchanges , Clearing House , Benchmark Administrator/Submitter , Holding Company of Exchange or Clearing House , Central Securities Depository , Trade Repository , Credit and Charge Card Licensee , Designated Payment System Operator , Designated Payment System Settlement Institution , Standard Payment Institution , Major Payment Institution , Money-changing Licensee
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  • Guidelines
    Last Revised Date: 24 January 2025

    Guidelines on Outsourcing (Financial Institutions other than Banks)

    Guidelines on risk management practices pertaining to the management of outsourcing arrangements for Financial Institutions other than Banks.

    Operational Risk Guidelines on Risk Management Practices Outsourcing Third-Party Risk Management
  • Guidelines
    Published Date: 01 March 2013

    ​Guidelines on Risk Management Practices – Operational Risk

    Guidelines for a financial institution’s operational risk management framework, including business continuity and outsourcing.

    Guidelines on Risk Management Practices Operational Risk
  • Consultations
    Published Date: 12 March 2004

    Consultation Paper on Guidelines on Outsourcing

    Consultation number:
    P002 - 2004
    Start date:
    12 March 2004
    Closing date:
    12 April 2004
  • Circulars
    Published Date: 20 November 2002

    Outsourcing of Cash and Cheque-related Transactional Services to Another Bank

    Sets out the conditions for banks when outsourcing cash and cheque-related transactional services to another bank in Singapore.

    Operational Risk

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