Onshore · MAS
MAS Capital Markets Services licensing in Singapore
A Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore is among the most prestigious in Asia. Singapore pairs a rigorous regulator with a stable, business-friendly base and unmatched standing across the region, which is why it anchors so many firms’ Asian operations.
The regulator
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is the integrated central bank and financial regulator, licensing capital markets activity by regulated function. It is demanding on competency, compliance, and the fitness of key individuals, and selective about the firms it admits, which is precisely what underpins the licence’s reputation.
What the licence permits
Regulated under the MAS
- Provide regulated capital markets services under a CMS licence
- Deal in capital markets products and serve sophisticated clients
- Operate from a top-tier regional financial hub
Who it suits
Well-resourced firms that want the strongest regulatory signal in Asia and a stable regional headquarters.
Market access
Access to Singapore and a respected gateway into Asian markets.
What to weigh
The MAS is selective and expects genuine competence and substance. The reward is one of Asia’s most respected licences; the cost is a demanding admission bar.
We run the Singapore application end to end
Whether you build from new or acquire an existing licensed entity, BrokLicense handles incorporation, the regulator application, the AML and compliance framework, banking and liquidity introductions, and the trading stack. You stay the principal. We do the work, in confidence, and stay on for compliance once you are live.
Cost, capital, and timelines depend on your model and are set out in a first consultation, under NDA, not published here.
Other permissions in Singapore
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Other Asia-Pacific jurisdictions
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Every engagement begins under a mutual NDA. Set out the firm you intend to operate and the timeline you are working to, and you leave the first consultation with a recommended jurisdiction, the route to the licence, and a defined scope of work.
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