On Wednesday 10th December 2024, the MAS published revised SFA Guidelines on Licensing and Conduct of Business for Fund Management Companies (FMCs). We have summarised below the notable changes: Additional Appendix (A5) providing more detailed examples of Mitigating Conflicts of Interest has been added to the updated version of the Guidelines. A focus on enhancing compliance obligations with reference to conflict management, whereby the MAS expects FMCs to adopt more comprehensive policies and procedures. Stricter rules on employee investments force alignment with regulatory standards and may require internal policy revisions. Expanded guidance on digital asset risks and custody arrangements which mirror the MAS’s growing concern around digital assets. Disclosure on custody arrangements, including for hot and cold wallets, should include jurisdictional details, incorporating licensing, registration or authorised status. Appendix A3 and section 3.19 reiterate the necessity for Professional Indemnity Insurance for Retail LFMCs, with encouragement from the MAS that A/I LFMCs should maintain adequate PII and ensure and current or prospective customers are made aware of their PII arrangements or absence of such. The expectation from MAS is that all FMCs adopt more comprehensive policies and procedures for managing conflicts of interest. The assessment of conflicts and the mitigating measures each FMC has taken should be made available to the MAS upon request. https://lnkd.in/gxUs5srB #CredenceConsulting #RegulatoryCompliance #FundManagement #Singapore
Credence Consulting Pte Ltd
Professional Services
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Compliance Consulting Services
About us
Credence Consulting Pte Ltd. offer a wide variety of services. With a core specialism in supporting regulated financial institutions, our cost-effective professional service including accounting and corporate secretarial position Credence Consulting as an excellent partner to your business.
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- Industry
- Professional Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Singapore, Singapore
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Compliance, Internal Audit, PDPA, GDPR, AML, Financial Crime Compliance, Cayman MLRO, Operations and Investment Support, Corporate Secretary, MAS License Application, Single-Family Office, Internal Audit, and Variable Capital Company
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Singapore, Singapore 188381, SG
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Toda,y the amended Guidelines on Outsourcing (non-Banks) were implemented by the MAS. Having provided the details this time last year, there are some key points to note. Firstly, the introduction of guidance specifically relating to cloud computing service providers, where Financial Institutions must adopt more strict practices around risk management and due diligence. Secondly, expanded Audit and Inspection Rights have been introduced and are expected to be implemented into outsourcing agreements. Clauses allowing FIs to conduct audits on the service providers and any applicable sub-contractors, as well as clauses permitting MAS inspection and assessment will be need to applied to frameworks, policies and agreements. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/gRjc43c8 Should you wish to discuss the changes in requirements, please reach out to us at business@the-credence.com #CredenceConsulting #RegulatoryCompliance #Compliance #FundManagement #Singapore
Guidelines on Outsourcing (Financial Institutions other than Banks)
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Evaluating the service and relationship when outsourcing services can be of significant benefit to Fund Managers. #CredenceConsulting #FundManagement #ServiceProviders
Finding the Next Supernova Service Providers
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Changes to ACRA’s Contact Address Regime A quick reminder about the changes to ACRA’s public records. By the end of 2024, residential addresses will be replaced with Contact Addresses to enhance privacy while keeping business records transparent. What You Need to Know: Position Holders (e.g., directors, business owners) and Public Accountants: Your Alternate Address will automatically be converted to a Contact Address by end of 2024. Individuals Who Are Solely Shareholders: If ACRA has your residential address, consider updating it to a Contact Address with your company secretary or Corporate Service Provider. Don’t have an Alternate Address yet? Now’s the time to act! Since 23 August 2024, the $40 fee for filing an Alternate Address has been waived. Why Take Action? If you prefer not to have your residential address displayed, submit a Contact Address before the new regime is fully implemented. If you’re content with using your residential address, no action is needed. Make sure your info stays secure—update your Contact Address today! Feel free to reach out for assistance. FAQ - https://lnkd.in/grXYT9jY #CredenceConsulting #ACRA #CompanySecretary #CorporateServices #Privacy #Singapore
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On Thursday, Credence Consulting Pte Ltd sponsored the launch of CHINESE OVERSEAS PRIVATE FUNDS ASSOCIATION 中资海外私募基金协会 in Singapore alongside Singapore Fund Directors Association . It was great meeting new faces and catching up with friends. Thanks to Howard Ching and Martin O'Regan for the invite. #networking #fundmanagement #COPFA #SFDA #CredenceConsulting
Congratulations to CHINESE OVERSEAS PRIVATE FUNDS ASSOCIATION 中资海外私募基金协会 for the success of their launch event in Singapore which was co-hosted by Singapore Fund Directors Association . Looking forward to the collaboration opportunities we can have between China, Singapore and beyond . thank you to some of our COPFA Singapore members for speaking and sharing their thoughts on why they joined COPFA, appreciate the support of 林嘉浩Eddie Lim, Loretta Chan, Yao Chong CHIANG 詹耀宗 and JekAun Long a big thank you to our event sponsors Credence Consulting Singapore, SOLAS, Simmons & Simmons and Velocity Trade
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Audit: hardly everyone's favourite topic. In this article, we review how Internal Audit services can help you gain a competitive, proactive advantage. If you would like to discuss Internal Audit services, please reach out to business@the-credence.com #CredenceConsulting #Compliance #AML #InternalAudit #WealthManagement #Singapore
Internal Audit: More Than Compliance – A Strategic Advantage for Growing Firms
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Singapore’s Inter-Ministerial Committee published updated recommendations to strengthen the framework on Anti-Money Laundering on Friday. With a focus on Financial Institution controls and collaboration, centralised monitoring corporate structure misuse and strengthening enforcement capabilities, it is clear that the IMC are dedicated to preventing repeats of the August 2023 #moneylaundering case. The full report is available in the below link: https://lnkd.in/d_RbDz92 Our key takeaways are: - It is vital to ensure that the AML standards continue to push higher for gatekeepers - Further education and training are needed for non-regulated sectors - Mechanisms are needed to deter the misuse of corporate structures - Inter-agency coordination needs to be swift for more effective action to be taken We are fortunate to live and work in country where the enforcement of important financial legislation is not only taken seriously but constantly evolving for the protection of individuals and companies alike. #AML #Anti-MoneyLaundering #Compliance #Singapore #IMC #CredenceConsulting
Inter-Ministerial Committee Publishes Recommendations to Strengthen Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Framework: ‘Proactive Prevention, Timely Detection, Effective Enforcement
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The MAS has issued enhancements and changes to Singapore's fund tax incentives (13D/O/OA/U) for the asset and wealth management industry. Below are some of the key highlights, being introduced from 1st January 2025, that reflect the positive commitment from Singapore to continue to support the industry: 1. Extension of tax incentives, including GST and withholding tax remission schemes, until 21st December 2029 for qualifying funds. Funds that are on the 13D/13O/13U schemes on 31st December 2029 will continue to enjoy tax exemption after 2029 subject to fulfillment of the respective scheme conditions. 2. Single entity funds or fund structures to be subjected to only one set of economic conditions - no longer a requirement to apply economic conditions to each feeder fund or SPVs within a fund structure. 3. 13O - removal of requirement that the fund must be newly set-up. Existing investments can now apply. 4. Revised conditions for 13O/13D/13U funds - minimum number of Investment Professionals (3 for 13U, 2 for 13O, 1 for 13D), AUM levels and local economic spending conditions 5. New Section 13OA scheme introduced for Singapore limited partnerships. Similar economic conditions to S13O at the level of the limited partnership (and not on a look-through basis). 6. Grace period provision be the MAS for fund managers to adjust and comply with the new requirements. #WealthManagement #TaxIncentives #MAS #FundManagement #CredenceConsulting