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Guide to Authorization - Chapter 3: The Legal and Supervisory Framework

The Monetary Authority of Singapore issued this guide to outline the legal and supervisory framework governing the authorization of financial institutions. It establishes the requirements for a three-tier banking system and details the principles of consolidated supervision and the overall supervisory approach. The document serves as a reference for all authorized institutions regarding regulatory compliance and oversight mechanisms.

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27 Feb 2026

Chapter-3.pdf (156.9 KB)

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Authorization - Guide to Authorization

Authorization - Three-tier Banking System

Consolidated Supervision

Supervisory Approach

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All Authorized Institutions

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CS-1 Group-wide Approach to Supervision of Locally Incorporated Authorized Institutions

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