How to qualify to be a provisional or temporary representative, or to appoint one.

Form for licensed financial advisers, capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers to notify MAS of the appointment of representatives.

Form for licensed financial advisers, capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers to notify MAS of the appointment of provisional representatives relocating to Singapore with past experience in conducting regulated activities.

This circular applies to capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers. It sets out the requirements on due diligence checks and documentation relevant to the fit and proper certification of their representatives.

Proposed enhancements to the examination framework for appointed representatives under the SFA and FAA, e.g. minimum academic qualifications under the Capital Markets and Financial Advisory Services Examination (CMFAS) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

Consultation number:

P015 - 2016

Start date:

12 December 2016

Closing date:

13 January 2017

MAS response date:

25 September 2017

Provides guidance on the minimum academic and examination requirements as well as continuing education requirements for representatives of capital markets services licensees, banks, merchant banks, finance companies and insurers.

Provides guidance on the mutual recognition of MAS and Thai SEC's product knowledge examinations in securites and collective investment schemes.