FAQs on the Licensing and Registration of Fund Management Companies
Provides guidance on the requirements and procedures to apply to be a fund management company, and to appoint representatives to carry out fund management activities.
Forms and Templates
Form 1A - Application for a Capital Markets Services Licence for Fund Management Company
Form for entities to apply to be a licensed fund management company. Entities that intend to commence business as registered fund management companies or venture capital fund managers should submit Form 22A or Form 1V respectively. View the user guide (1.34 MB).
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FAQsLast Revised Date: 18 July 2022
FAQs on Licensing and Business Conduct (Other than for Fund Management Companies)
Provides guidance on • the scope of capital markets services licensing (other than for fund management companies) • appointment of representatives • business conduct rules • the application of the SFA and SF(LCB)R to banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers.
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 29 March 2022
Form 11 - Appointment of Chief Executive Officer or Director / Change of Director's Nature of Appointment from Non-Executive to Executive (For Licensed Fund Management Companies)
Form for licensed fund management companies to apply for the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer or director; or to change a directors role from non-executive to executive.
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 29 March 2022
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: 29 March 2022
Form 1V - Application for a Capital Markets Services Licence for Venture Capital Fund Manager
Form for entities to apply to be a licensed venture capital fund manager (VCFM). Entities that intend to commence business as registered fund management companies or licensed fund management companies (other than as VCFMs) should submit Form 22A or Form 1A respectively.
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Forms and TemplatesLast Revised Date: 29 March 2022
Form 22A - Notice of Commencement of Business as a Registered Fund Management Company
Form for entities to apply to be a registered fund management company. Entities that intend to apply for a capital markets services licence to conduct fund management (including as a venture capital fund manager) should submit Form 1A or 1V instead.
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GuidelinesLast Revised Date: 01 March 2022
Guidelines on Licensing, Registration 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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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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RegulationsLast Revised Date: 08 October 2018
Securities and Futures (Licensing And Conduct Of Business) Regulations
Sets out requirements for licensing, representative notification and conduct of business, and criteria for exemptions from licensing.
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RegulationsPublished Date: 23 May 2002
Securities and Futures (Opportunity to be Heard) Regulations
Provides for a person to be given an opportunity to be heard by MAS and to be given at least 10 days to submit any written supporting documents as to why MAS should reconsider the decision it intends to make.