Variable Capital Company (VCC) Singapore: Why Fund Sponsors Are Switching
Learn why fund sponsors are choosing Singapore's VCC over Cayman structures — covering sub-fund architecture, tax incentives, licensing, and how to set one up.
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Single Family Office Singapore: 13O, 13U and 13D Tax Incentive Routes Explained
Compare Singapore's three SFO tax incentive routes — Section 13O, 13U, and 13D — and understand which structure fits your family office's AUM, domicile, and compliance needs.
Read the briefingWhat MAS Looks For in a Licensed Fund Manager: Fit-and-Proper, AUM and Capital
Understand MAS licensing criteria for fund managers in Singapore: fit-and-proper requirements, AUM definitions, and minimum capital thresholds for LFMCs.
How to Become a Licensed Fund Management Company (LFMC) in Singapore
A practical guide to obtaining an LFMC licence in Singapore — covering MAS requirements, capital thresholds, the application process, and post-licensing obligations.
Registered Fund Management Company (RFMC) Singapore: Eligibility, Limits, and What Replaced It
The RFMC regime in Singapore was repealed in August 2024. Learn what it was, its eligibility rules, and the A/I LFMC pathway that replaced it.
Fund Management Licence Singapore: RFMC, LFMC and VCC Explained
A practical guide to Singapore's fund management licence framework — RFMC, A/I LFMC, Retail LFMC, VCFM and VCC — including the 2024 RFMC repeal and…
Securities and Futures Act Singapore: Who It Covers and What It Requires
The Securities and Futures Act governs capital markets licensing, financial product offerings, and market conduct in Singapore. Learn who it covers and what it requires.
The Securities and Futures Act Singapore: A Plain-English Compliance Map
A plain-English guide to the Securities and Futures Act Singapore — covering the CMS licence, market conduct rules, prospectus obligations, and key compliance checkpoints.
Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence: Singapore’s Master Licence for Securities & Derivatives
A complete guide to Singapore's CMS Licence — who needs it, regulated activities, MAS requirements, base capital, application steps, and ongoing compliance obligations.
MAS CMS Licence: Regulated Activities, Application Process, and Capital Requirements
A practical guide to the MAS Capital Markets Services licence: which regulated activities each class permits, eligibility criteria, capital thresholds, and how to apply step…
Capital Markets Services (CMS) Licence in Singapore: Activities, Capital Requirements and Application Process
A practical guide to Singapore's CMS Licence: regulated activities under the SFA, capital requirements by activity, eligibility criteria, and the MAS application process.
Singapore’s Payment Services Act: Regulated Activities, Licence Thresholds, and Compliance Obligations
A practical guide to Singapore's PS Act: regulated activities, SPI vs MPI thresholds, DPT amendments, and the ongoing compliance calendar for payment service providers.
E-Money Issuer Licence: Singapore PSA vs EU EMI vs Hong Kong SVF Compared
Compare Singapore's PSA e-money issuer licence, the EU EMI, and Hong Kong's SVF — capital, float rules, substance, and which regime fits your business.
Fintech Licences in Singapore: Mapping Your Business Model to a MAS Authorisation
A practical guide to MAS fintech licensing in Singapore — mapping payments, crypto, FX, and advisory business models to the right PSA, CMS, or FA…
The MAS FinTech Regulatory Sandbox: When to Apply (and When Not To)
A practical guide to the MAS FinTech Regulatory Sandbox — eligibility, the three tracks, what regulations stay in force, and how to decide whether to…
MAS Digital Bank Licences Explained: DFB vs. DWB at a Glance
A clear comparison of Singapore's two MAS digital bank licence types — Digital Full Bank (DFB) and Digital Wholesale Bank (DWB) — covering customer scope,…
Digital Bank Licence Singapore: DFB and DWB Eligibility and Capital Requirements
A practical guide to Singapore's digital bank licence types — DFB and DWB — covering eligibility criteria, capital thresholds, deposit rules, and regulatory obligations under…
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