MAS Conduct Guidelines in Singapore with Thomson Reuters

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”) recently updated its guidelines focusing on five high-level outcomes that financial institutions should achieve on individual accountability and conduct. The guidelines wants financial institutions to promote ethical behaviour, responsible risk-taking, accountability of senior managers and reinforcement of good conduct among staff and business.

Understanding the new the MAS guidelines is primordial for firms and senior managers to ensure accountability, improve ethical standards and governance to better protect consumers.

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SEC Expectations and Compliance Best Practices

The SEC recently published a Risk Alert that provides an overview of certain compliance issues observed by the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations. The alert was created on the top of examinations of registered investment advisers, private equity and hedge fund manager examinations. 

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