MAS, CSRC deepen capital markets ties

By Milan Rojan

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening capital markets cooperation and supervisory collaboration following the 10th annual supervisory roundtable held in Singapore.

The meeting has brought together regulators and industry participants to discuss developments across capital markets, regulatory priorities and cross-border initiatives, marking a decade of engagement between the two authorities.

Ho Hern Shin, Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, said: “The 10th Supervisory Roundtable marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between MAS and CSRC. I look forward to further strengthening regulatory cooperation and advancing capital market connectivity to support the continued development of markets in Singapore and China.”

During the discussions, MAS and CSRC have exchanged views on developments in their respective equity markets, including Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme and China’s STAR Market and ChiNext reforms. The regulators have also examined operational resilience within financial market infrastructure, evolving trends in market misconduct, the application of technology in regulatory enforcement and supervisory approaches to digital assets.

The roundtable has further explored developments affecting the securities and futures industry. Industry representatives have shared perspectives on cross-border capital markets initiatives, including the ETF product link and ongoing index collaboration between the two markets.

As part of the engagement, MAS and CSRC have signed a staff exchange agreement aimed at strengthening institutional relationships and enhancing mutual understanding between the two organisations. The initiative has been designed to support closer regulatory cooperation through greater knowledge sharing and professional exchanges.

The latest roundtable has reflected continued efforts by both regulators to deepen supervisory cooperation while supporting greater capital market connectivity. As financial markets have become increasingly interconnected and technology-driven, collaboration between regulatory authorities has been viewed as an important component of maintaining resilient market infrastructure, promoting cross-border investment and addressing emerging regulatory challenges.