The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. It licenses forex and CFD providers under the Capital Markets Services (CMS) regime and is regarded as one of Asia’s most credible regulators.
What MAS regulation means for traders
- CMS licensing with fit-and-proper and capital requirements.
- Client money safeguarding rules.
- Conduct and disclosure standards for dealing with retail customers.
Leverage limits for retail clients are set by MAS rules and by the individual broker’s policies.
How to verify a MAS broker
MAS publishes a Financial Institutions Directory on the official MAS website where you can confirm a firm’s licence. Check which entity holds your account, as global brokers often serve Singapore through a specific licensed entity.
In short
MAS regulation signals a broker operates under a strong, well-respected Asian framework. It reinforces fund-safety and conduct standards but does not remove the risk of leveraged trading. See regulated brokers in our broker reviews.