On 26 July 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) updated the Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers (PS-G01), which became effective on 26 August 2024. These changes are applicable to current and future Standard Payment Institutions (SPIs) and Major Payment Institutions under the Payment Services Act (PSA).
The updates can be divided into those that relate to (i) the application process for a new MPI or SPI license or a variation of an existing license under the PSA; and (ii) those that relate to ongoing business conduct.
On 26 July 2024, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) updated the Guidelines on Licensing for Payment Service Providers (PS-G01), which became effective on 26 August 2024. These changes are applicable to current and future Standard Payment Institutions (SPIs) and Major Payment Institutions under the Payment Services Act (PSA).
The updates can be divided into those that relate to (i) the application process for a new MPI or SPI license or a variation of an existing license under the PSA; and (ii) those that relate to ongoing business conduct.