Singapore: Implemented amended Payment Services Regulations including investor protection measures for digital payment token services

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Implemented amended Payment Services Regulations including investor protection measures for digital payment token services

On 4 October 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) amended Payment Services Regulations 2019, including investor protection measures for digital payment token (DPT) services, enter into force. The regulations require DPT service providers to establish a statutory trust to safeguard customer assets. Additionally, DPT service providers must segregate customer assets from their own holdings and maintain them in trust. To prevent potential conflicts of interest, the custody of assets must be operationally independent from other business functions. Furthermore, DPT service providers are required to offer clear risk disclosures to customers regarding the inherent risks of having their assets held by the provider. In terms of activities, DPT service providers would be prohibited from enabling retail customers to engage in lending and staking activities with DPT tokens.

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Scope

Policy Area
Other operating conditions
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central bank

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2023-07-03
in consultation

On 3 July 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) opened a consultation until 3 August 2023…

2023-08-03
processing consultation

On 3 August 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) closed its consultation on the draft am…

2024-04-02
adopted

On 2 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) adopted amendments to the Payment Servic…

2024-10-04
in force

On 4 October 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) amended Payment Services Regulations…