Singapore: Adopted MAS amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019 and other notices including operational license requirements for digital payment token providers

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Adopted MAS amendments to Payment Services Regulations 2019 and other notices including operational license requirements for digital payment token providers

On 2 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) adopted amendments to the Payment Services Act 2019 (PS Act), the Payment Services Regulations 2019, and the Financial Support for Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism…

Scope

Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Operational license requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2023-05-08
in consultation

On 8 May 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) opened a public consultation until 8 June…

2023-06-08
processing consultation

On 8 June 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) closed its public consultation on amendme…

2024-04-02
adopted

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

2024-04-04
in force

On 4 April 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) amendments to the Payment Services Act 2…