MAS observed an overreliance on system vendors to set the screening parameters. Most FIs did not enquire about or assess vendors' information sources.
April 30, 2022The review’s objectives are to assess intermediaries’ compliance with requirements to perform product due diligence, conduct suitability assessments and provide information to clients.
March 2, 2022The thematic review will assess the spreads intermediaries charge for non-exchange traded investment products such as bonds and structured products.
May 19, 2020The SFC is satisfied that UBS has adequate and effective systems, controls, policies and procedures to enable compliance with all requirements in relation to its sponsor business.
January 14, 2020The BSP has released guidelines for the establishment of Islamic banks and Islamic banking units in the Philippines, along with a newly-approved Shari’ah governance framework.
January 6, 2020MAS and SGX RegCo have released a practice guide outlining five guiding principles for brokers to use in the review and design of their trade surveillance programmes.
August 8, 2019Grace Chong at global law firm Simmons & Simmons analyses the implications of MAS' Individual Accountability and Conduct Guidelines, and sets out the practical steps to be taken.
June 14, 2019