Monetary Authority of Singapore
MAS is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. A verified MAS license is a strong trust signal for Singapore services and the licensed legal entity.
Trust tier
Strong regulator
Strict supervision, mature enforcement, and stronger client-money or compensation frameworks.
Capital Markets Services Licence, financial adviser, payment services, or exchange/market permissions.
Protection depends on product, client category, and Singapore rules; it is not a trading-loss guarantee.
Asia-Pacific
What it means
How to read MAS regulation
- MAS authorization is a strong signal for the Singapore-regulated entity.
- The MAS Financial Institutions Directory can confirm regulated status and license type.
- Scope matters: a payment license is not the same as permission to offer leveraged trading.
Limits
What this license does not guarantee
- It does not protect accounts opened under a different non-Singapore entity.
- It does not guarantee pricing quality, withdrawal speed, or investment outcomes.
- Investor protection depends on the specific regulated activity and client status.
Verify
How to check this license
Search the legal entity in the MAS Financial Institutions Directory.
Confirm the license type matches the service being offered.
Check the account terms for the legal entity that will hold your account.
Red flags
When to be careful
- The broker uses “Singapore presence” language without a MAS-regulated entity for trading services.
- A license covers payment or introducing activities but the site implies full broker supervision.
- The website domain is not connected to the listed MAS entity.
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Important disclosure
Broker research, not investment advice
Availability, fees, investor protection, and regulation can vary by country and legal entity. Verify the broker and regulator details directly before opening an account.