The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing capital markets and supervisory cooperation. This was announced following their 10th annual supervisory roundtable held in Singapore on 29 June 2026. Co-chaired by MAS Deputy Managing Director Ho Hern Shin and CSRC Vice Chairman Liu Haoling, the meeting marked a decade of collaboration between the two regulatory bodies.
During the roundtable, MAS and CSRC exchanged insights on developments in their respective equity markets, including Singapore’s Equity Market Development Programme and China’s STAR Market and ChiNext reforms. Discussions also focused on the operational resilience of financial infrastructure amid technological advancements, trends in market misconduct, and regulatory approaches to digital assets.
The meeting further addressed regulatory developments in the securities and futures industry. Industry participants shared their views on cross-border capital markets initiatives, such as the ETF product link and index collaboration, highlighting the progress made in these areas.
In a move to foster stronger institutional relationships, MAS and CSRC signed an agreement to facilitate staff exchanges, aiming to strengthen mutual understanding. Ho Hern Shin remarked, “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.”
This collaboration underscores the ongoing efforts to bolster financial ties and regulatory frameworks between Singapore and China, paving the way for future market developments.
