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Singapore’s broker anti-scam guidance makes account freezes a trading-risk decision

MAS expects retail brokers to offer both full and limited account restrictions from June 2027. The distinction matters when a compromised account still has positions exposed to the market.

13 Nov 2026Analysis7 min read

Regulation & enforcement

MAS sets 30 June 2027 start for retail-broker anti-scam guidelines

Singapore’s regulator published the broker-specific guidelines and accompanying FAQs on 20 October and encourages implementation before the effective date.

26 Oct 2026News1 min read