Guidelines
 Last Revised Date: 28 June 2021

​​Guidelines on Risk Management Practices – Board and Senior Management

Guidelines on the role that a financial institution's Board of Directors and senior management play in risk management.
Applies to: Full Bank (Locally Incorporated) , Full Bank (Branch) , Wholesale Bank (Branch) , Wholesale Bank (Locally Incorporated) , Finance Company , Merchant Bank (Locally Incorporated) , Merchant Bank (Branch) , Direct Insurer (Life) , Direct Insurer (General) , Direct Insurer (Composite) , Reinsurer (Life) , Reinsurer (General) , Reinsurer (Composite) , Captive Insurer , Lloyd's Asia Scheme , Financial Holding Company (Insurance) , Dealing in Capital Markets Products , Product Financing , Licensed Fund Management Company , Corporate Finance Advisory , REIT Management , Registered Fund Management Company , Credit Rating Agency , Securities Crowdfunding , Venture Capital Fund Management Company , Exempt Futures Broker , Exempt OTC Derivatives Broker , Providing Custodial Services , Exempt Corporate Finance Adviser Serving Accredited Investors , Approved CIS Trustee , Exempt Trust Company , Licensed Trust Company , Exempt Person Providing Trust Services , Markets and Exchanges , Clearing House , Benchmark Administrator/Submitter , Holding Company of Exchange or Clearing House , Central Securities Depository , Trade Repository , Credit/Charge Card Issuer , Major Payment Institution , Standard Payment Institution , Money-changing Licensee
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These guidelines apply to all financial institutions (FIs) in Singapore. They highlight the corporate governance roles of the FI’s Board of Directors and senior management in ensuring a sound risk management culture and environment.

The guidelines cover:

  • Board and senior management’s roles and responsibilities pertaining to risk management.
  • Risk culture and risk appetite.
  • Risk management systems and framework.
  • Reporting to MAS.

Amendment Notes

01 Jul 2021
Guidelines on Risk Management Practices - Board and Senior Management dated 1 March 2013 is revised.