The IMAS Regulatory Committee invites you to the 19th IMAS Regulatory Roundtable that will be taking place on Wednesday, 7th May 2025, 2:15pm to 5:30pm (SGT), where current and pertinent AML/CFT issues affecting the investment management industry will be discussed.

The Roundtable serves as an interactive session for members to exchange their views and ideas, and will cover the following key areas: 

1. Overview of the AML/CFT obligations for Capital Market Intermediaries (CMIs):
   • Overview of the regulatory environment and key local legislation (e.g., MAS regulations SFA04-N02).
   • Supervisory expectations based on MAS inspection report (October 2024).

2. Challenges faced by CMIs in AML/CFT Compliance:
   • Red flag indicators for CMIs.
   • Highlighting challenges faced by CMIs in complying with requirements.
   • Identifying areas of improvement for consistency across the industry.

3. Current AML/CFT Enforcement in the Capital Markets:
   • Lessons learned from recent case studies and enforcement actions.
   • Best practices for avoiding regulatory penalties and maintaining a strong compliance culture.

4. Looking to the future, innovations in AML/CFT Compliance:
   • Role of Technology in enhancing AML/CFT controls (e.g., transaction monitoring, KYC automation).

We are pleased to have Ms Kalyani Vasan – Partner and Ms Claire Franklin – Director from Deloitte Singapore to take us through an overview of these areas and share insights from their firm’s insights in the AML/CFT space. During the breakout session, Deloitte’s team will also facilitate discussions among the participants for a deeper dive into these pertinent topics. 

The programme summary is as follows: