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- MAS requires FIs to put in place appropriate IT security controls to protect customers’ information from unauthorised access. FIs are expected to adopt sound security measures, including fraud monitoring measures, to mitigate the risks associated with their online financial services.
- This is to enable financial institutions (FIs) to innovate and better meet their customers’ needs for security and convenience. Software token is resistant against cyber-attacks when implemented properly.
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- Letters to Editor
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- They lacked basic security features like the watermark, security thread, intaglio or raised printing and kinegram (the octagonal foil with shimmering colours) and were easily distinguishable from genuine notes. 4 There is no reason for retailers and businesses not to accept $100 notes, as all Singapore
- currency notes are legal tender. 5 The public and businesses are advised to familiarise themselves with the key security features found in Singapore currency so as to distinguish genuine notes from counterfeit ones.
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- Letters to Editor
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- 23 May 2012 The Editor ST Forum MAS’ comments on perpetual securities offered to retail investors were made in response to questions from the Straits Times on the risks of perpetual securities.
- MAS does not issue alerts or warnings about specific products (“Perpetual securities: Alerts from MAS should be timely”, ST Forum, 19 May 2012, and “MAS caution lacks balance”, ST Forum, 21 May 2012).
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- Media Releases
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- Singapore, 5 November 2014 … In response to media queries on the trading halt experienced by SGX’s securities and derivatives markets, the MAS Spokesperson said that SGX has informed MAS that its securities and derivatives market systems were not functioning due to a technical fault.
- MAS understands that affected members were duly informed and securities market services resumed after 5.15pm today while derivatives market services resumed at 7pm. SGX is investigating the cause of the fault.
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- Media Releases
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- Singapore, 25 September 2006...The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released a consultation paper that sets out two proposals in relation to the Securities and Futures Act (SFA) and the Financial Advisers Act (FAA).
- This is the first in a series of amendments MAS will make following a review of the SFA and FAA. 2 The two proposals are: To introduce a Representative Notification Framework that applies to all representatives conducting regulated activities and to establish a public register of representatives.
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- Directives
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- Summary of directives that merchant banks which are government securities dealers need to comply with.
- Directive 23 18 Dec 1987 Directives to Merchant Banks Compliance And Approval 17(1) Subject toDirective 32 a merchant bank whose business includes the business of dealing in Government securities whether as a Primary, Registered or Secondary dealer; shall observe and
- derogation of any other written law, Notices to merchant banks, and other Directives to merchant banks to which a merchant bank is subject (3) Subject to Directive 32 a merchant bank shall not carry on a business of, or include as part of its business, dealing in Government securities
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- Circulars
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- Authority of Singapore (MAS) appointed external auditors under section 320(1) of the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289) (SFA), section 65(1) of the Financial Advisers Act (Cap. 110) (FAA), section 73(3) of the Trust Companies Act (Cap. 336) (TCA) and section 50(1) of the Insurance
- Fund management companies that receive and/or hold moneys and assets on trust for their customers must ensure that they observe all of the applicable requirements set out in Part III of the Securities and Futures (Licensing and Conduct of Business) Regulations.
- CMI 03/2015 28 October 2015 To: Holders of a Capital Markets Services Licence for conducting the regulated activity of Fund Management under the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289), and Persons Exempted from the Requirement to Hold a Capital Markets Services Licence under
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- Guidelines
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- Monetary Authority of Singapore SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT (CAP. 289) GUIDELINES TO MAS NOTICE ON RISK FACT SHEET FOR CONTRACTS FOR DIFFERENCES -------- Guidelines to MAS Notice on Risk Fact Sheet for Contracts for Differences Guideline No: SFA 04-G09 Issue Date: 8 October 2018
- GUIDELINES TO MAS NOTICE ON RISK FACT SHEET FOR CONTRACTS FOR DIFFERENCES Purpose of these Guidelines 1 1.1 These Guidelines are issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the Authority) pursuant to section 321 of the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289) (SFA)
- This Risk Fact Sheet is provided to you in accordance with Notice SFA N04-N15. It highlights the common risks of trading in Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and complements the trading agreement and associated risk disclosures furnished by [the firm]. 2.
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- of securities laws and regulations.
- Said Ms Yeo Lian Sim, MAS' Assistant Managing Director (Capital Markets), "With exchanges world-wide establishing linkages and alliances with one another, it is timely for securities regulators to strengthen co-operation internationally.
- Under the MOU, both authorities agree to provide mutual assistance and exchange information necessary for investigations into offences or fraudulent practices regarding securities and futures transactions, as well as to facilitate the effective performance of their supervisory functions and enforcement
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- Consultations
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- Another felt that it was unfair that such individuals have to obtain secured credit cards, as the deposit used to secure the cards often pays lower interest than the ordinary fixed deposit. 2 -------- Response 2.7 MAS appreciates the fact that retirees may
- The introduction of the secured credit card, which does not have a minimum income requirement, but requires the individual to place deposits of at least $10,000 with the bank which may be used to secure the credit limit of the card, was an additional concession intended
- Feedback 11.14 A respondent sought to confirm that loans to remisers and SGX locals in the business of broking/trading in securities, for the purposes of placing deposits/margins with their principal securities/futures broking firms would be considered as loans for business purposes