2016-06-16
Added
The Monetary Authority of Singapore issued these regulations pursuant to section 27A(1)(b) of the MAS Act to implement asset freezing requirements and prohibitions under UN Security Council Resolutions relating to Iran. The regulations mandate compliance from all financial institutions in Singapore, covering a broad spectrum of entities including banks, insurers, fund managers, and payment service providers. This legal framework ensures that regulated entities adhere to international sanctions obligations by freezing assets and prohibiting transactions with designated persons.
Regulations
Published Date: 16 June 2016
This set of regulations is issued pursuant to section 27A(1)(b) of the MAS Act and gives effect to asset freezing requirements and other prohibitions under the UN Security Council Resolutions that relate to Iran, which all financial institutions in Singapore must comply with.
AML/CFT
Applies to:
Credit/Charge Card Issuer
,
Finance Company
,
Full Bank (Branch)
,
Full Bank (Locally Incorporated)
,
Merchant Bank (Branch)
,
Merchant Bank (Locally Incorporated)
,
Wholesale Bank (Branch)
,
Wholesale Bank (Locally Incorporated)
,
Financial Holding Company (Banking)
,
Exempt Trust Company
,
Licensed Trust Company
,
Exempt Person Providing Trust Services
,
Approved CIS Trustee
,
Benchmark Administrator/Submitter
,
Central Securities Depository
,
Clearing House
,
Corporate Finance Advisory
,
Credit Rating Agency
,
Dealing in Capital Markets Products
,
Exempt Capital Markets Services Entity
,
Exempt Corporate Finance Adviser Serving Accredited Investors
,
Exempt Futures Broker
,
Exempt OTC Derivatives Broker
,
Foreign Fund Manager
,
Holding Company of Exchange or Clearing House
,
Licensed Fund Management Company
,
Members of Public
,
Markets and Exchanges
,
OTC Counterparties
,
Money Broker
,
Product Financing
,
Providing Custodial Services
,
Registered Business Trust
,
Registered Fund Management Company
,
REIT Management
,
Securities Crowdfunding
,
Venture Capital Fund Management Company
,
Trade Repository
,
Exempt Financial Adviser
,
Exempt Financial Adviser Serving up to 30 Accredited Investors
,
Licensed Financial Adviser
,
Direct Insurer (Life)
,
Direct Insurer (General)
,
Direct Insurer (Composite)
,
Reinsurer (Life)
,
Reinsurer (General)
,
Reinsurer (Composite)
,
Captive Insurer
,
Lloyd's Asia Scheme
,
Authorised Reinsurer
,
Representative Office (Insurance)
,
Approved MAT Insurer
,
Financial Holding Company (Insurance)
,
Registered Insurance Broker
,
Exempt Insurance Broker
,
Approved Insurance Broker
,
Lloyd's Broker
,
Technology
,
Credit and Charge Card Licensee
,
Designated Payment System Operator
,
Designated Payment System Settlement Institution
,
Standard Payment Institution
,
Major Payment Institution
,
Money-changing Licensee
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Monetary Authority of Singapore (Sanctions and Freezing of Assets of Persons – Iran) Regulations 2016