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Capital Market Regulations in Singapore

Capital Market Regulations in Singapore

Capital markets  –  presented by our experts in company formation in Singapore

Singapore’s capital markets are a source of funding when it comes to the development of the city-states economy. The Singapore Stock Exchange is very attractive to foreign investors because of the possibilities it provides and of the flexible regulations. Singapore offers a fixed income to any local or foreign investor who can use several investment instruments. The Singapore capital market can be divided into:

  • –          debt capital markets,
  • –          equity capital markets,
  • –          foreign exchange,
  • –          real estate investment trusts (REITs),
  • –          business trusts.

If you want to open an investment company in Singapore you can request the services of our specialists.

Intermediaries on the Singapore capital markets

Foreign companies wanting to act as intermediaries on the Singapore capital markets are required to comply with the Securities and Futures Act. They will be able to provide capital markets services by applying for the suitable capital market license with the Monetary Authority in Singapore. The services a foreign company can provide as a dealer are:

  • –          securities dealer,
  • –          trader in futures contracts,
  • –          foreign exchange trading,
  • –          advisory services in corporate financing,
  • –          fund management,
  • –          real estate investment trust management (REIT management),
  • –          securities financing,
  • –          custodial services for securities,
  • –          credit rating services for Singapore companies.

For more information about the Securities and Futures Act you can refer to our local consultantsOur team can also help investors open a company in Singapore.

Obtaining a capital market service license in Singapore

Singapore companies wanting to apply for a capital market service license must register as a fund management company and will submit:

  • –          an application for a capital market service license to offer fund management, or
  • –          a notice of commencement of business as a registered fund management company.

The Monetary Authority of Singapore will take into account the following before releasing the license:

  • –          the Singapore company’s track record and expertise,
  • –          the minimum financial requirements to be fulfilled,
  • –          the Singapore company’s corporate governance regulations,
  • –          the company’s business plan.

For assistance in obtaining a capital market service license you can contact our  company registration agents in Singapore. You can also rely on us if you want to open a Singapore company.