Definition of “business trust”
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A business trust is a business enterprise structured as a trust. A business trust (“BT”) is a business enterprise structured as a trust....
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- Singapore, 13 June 2016… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that it would set up dedicated departments to combat money laundering and strengthen enforcement respectively. The changes will take effect on 1 August 2016. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) 2 Like all major international financial and business centres, Singapore’s financial sector faces the risk of being used as a conduit for money laundering and terrorist financing activities. While MAS has in place a robust regime to protect
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- Mr Ravi Menon, Chairman of IBF Council, IBF Council members, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Introduction 1. Good evening to all of you. Thank you for inviting me to the annual IBF Distinction Evening. I am very happy to be here to celebrate the exemplary achievements of individuals and financial institutions, or FIs, who have contributed to the advancement of the financial services industry. Allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to all the award recipients present here tonight
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- Circular to Corporate Finance Firms on Enhancing Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism Measures and Business Conduct This circular was issued following a series of thematic inspections carried out between 2014 and 2015 which covered licensed and exempt corporate finance firms, with regard to their AML/CFT practices, record keeping and staff trading. It sets out common findings, and good practices observed during the inspections. 2 10 Shenton Way MAS Building Singapore 079117
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- Markets - Form 1A Application for approval as an approved exchange or recognition as a Singapore-incorporated recognised market operator Explanatory Notes Please read the explanatory notes and questions carefully before completing the form. Before you fill up this form, you should: Read the rules and regulations pertinent to the operation of an organised market. These include (but are not limited to): Part II and the First Schedule of the Securities and Futures Act; and Securities and Futures
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- Statement by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore Date: 12 July 2001 1 Introduction 1.1 MAS has had an eventful year, shaping monetary policy in a challenging and uncertain environment and continuing to liberalise and enhance standards in the financial sector. 2 Monetary Policy 2.1 In January this year, MAS decided to maintain the existing exchange rate policy stance of allowing a modest appreciation of the trade-weighted Singapore dollar within an
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- Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1 A very good morning to all of you. It is my pleasure to join you at Deutsche Bank’s Access Asia Conference 2013. 2 Let me first thank Deutsche Bank for the invitation to speak at your conference. This is the largest event hosted by Deutsche Bank each year globally, and a huge turnout is a clear indicator of the strong corporate and investor interest in Asia. 3 In the last 10 years, the centre of gravity of the world economy has been moving away
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- Form for entities to apply to be an authorised benchmark submitter. SECURITIES AND FUTURES ACT (CAP. 289) FORM SECTION 123ZD(2) APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION AS AN AUTHORISED BENCHMARK SUMBITTER 9 Explanatory Notes 1. Please read the explanatory notes and questions carefully before completing the form. 2. All questions must be answered. If such space is not provided, the question has to be answered. Forms with unanswered questions will be deemed to
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- This will in turn enhance investor confidence and Singapore’s reputation as a trusted financial and business hub." 5 The Guidance is available for download on the MAS website. ( Click here to download the Guidance. (1.03 MB) ) *** Notes to Editor: 1.
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- Singapore, 13 November 2019… The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today launched the BIS Innovation Hub Centre in Singapore. This is the BIS’s first expansion of its global footprint in 17 years. 2 The BIS Innovation Hub will foster innovation and greater collaboration amongst the central banking community globally. It will enhance the understanding of financial technology, and aid development of innovative solutions to benefit and enhance
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- Form for registered insurance brokers to submit to MAS for the appointment of broking staff. This form should be lodged online via FormSG . After submission, FIs may view a record of their submission by logging into MAS-Tx . INSURANCE ACT (CAP.142) APPOINTMENT OF BROKING STAFF UNDER MAS 502 NOTICE MINIMUM STANDARDS AND CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR INSURANCE BROKERS AND THEIR BROKING STAFF" Explanatory Notes Please read the explanatory notes and questions carefully before completing