Regulatory Alerts2021-06-28
Added
Guidelines for Operation of Merchant Banks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore issued these guidelines to define the permitted activities and restrictions for merchant banks in Singapore. The document was officially cancelled effective 1 July 2021, removing the regulatory framework for allowed and prohibited operations. Prior to cancellation, it governed specific requirements such as Asian Currency Unit operations, negotiable certificate of deposit issuance, and SGD lending to non-resident financial institutions.
Guidelines
Last Revised Date: 28 June 2021
Guidelines for Operation of Merchant Banks [Cancelled]
Guidelines on the permitted activities and restrictions for merchant banks. The Guidelines was cancelled with effect from 1 July 2021.
Operations
Applies to:
Merchant Bank (Locally Incorporated)
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Merchant Bank (Branch)
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Cancellation - Guidelines for Operation of Merchant Banks
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These guidelines apply to all merchant banks in Singapore. The guidelines cover the allowed and prohibited activities for merchant banks.
01 Jul 2021 Guidelines for Operation of Merchant Banks (30.4 KB) is cancelled.
Requirement for merchant banks to obtain MAS' approval for the operation of an Asian Currency Unit.
Requirements for banks and merchant banks operating an Asian Currency Unit.
Requirements for merchant banks on the issuance and safekeeping of negotiable certificates of deposit and bearer securities.
Governs the lending of SGD by merchant banks to non-resident financial institutions, including requirements for submitting monthly returns.