Singapore MAS Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Less than 5% of Sophisticated Investment Products Such as Structured Products & Derivatives are Sold to Retail Investors, 85% Transactions with Option to Cancel Within 7 to 14 Days
Chairman Monetary Authority of Singapore Board, Tharman Shanmugaratnam
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Singapore MAS Tharman Shanmugaratnam: Less than 5% of Sophisticated Investment Products Such as Structured Products & Derivatives are Sold to Retail Investors, 85% Transactions with Option to Cancel Within 7 to 14 Days
23rd March 2023 | Singapore
Singapore central bank Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Tharman Shanmugaratnam (Senior Minister & Minister in charge of MAS) reply to questions on sophisticated investment products such as structured products & derivatives are sold to retail investors – Less than 5% of sophisticated investment products such as structured products & derivatives are sold to retail investors, with 85% of transactions with option to cancel within 7 to 14 days.MAS Tharman Shanmugaratnam:“Sophisticated investment products make up less than 5% of all investment products sold to retail clients … … They must ensure that the products recommended are suitable for the client, taking into consideration the client’s investment objectives and financial situation. They must disclose and clearly explain to the client all material information on the product, including its risk and return features. They must also explain any option to unwind the purchase decision, which is typically within a 7 to 14 day period. In fact, 85% of transactions involving investment products are sold with such an option.”See below for MAS statement
“ Less than 5% of Sophisticated Investment Products Such as Structured Products & Derivatives are Sold to Retail Investors, 85% Transactions with Option to Cancel Within 7 to 14 Days “
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MAS Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Sophisticated Investment Products Sold to Retail Investors
Chairman Monetary Authority of Singapore Board, Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Reply to Parliamentary Questions
20th March 2023 – To ask the Prime Minister (a) what is the prevalence of sophisticated investment products such as structured products, or those involving derivatives, being sold to retail investors as a share of all financial products sold; and (b) what requirements does MAS impose in terms of disclosure and pre-purchase counselling before non-accredited investors are allowed to purchase sophisticated investment products.
Answer by Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister and Minister in charge of MAS:
1. Sophisticated investment products make up less than 5% of all investment products sold to retail clients.
2. Financial institutions and their representatives must adhere to MAS’ conduct requirements when selling investment products to retail clients. They must ensure that the products recommended are suitable for the client, taking into consideration the client’s investment objectives and financial situation. They must disclose and clearly explain to the client all material information on the product, including its risk and return features. They must also explain any option to unwind the purchase decision, which is typically within a 7 to 14 day period. In fact, 85% of transactions involving investment products are sold with such an option.
3. When selling more complex products, financial institutions must take the additional step of assessing the client’s investment knowledge or experience. If the client is assessed not to possess the relevant investment knowledge or experience, the financial institution must advise the client accordingly. However, should the client wish to proceed with the purchase against the advice, it must be escalated for higher approval within the financial institution. The client will be allowed to purchase the product after he has confirmed in writing that he has been properly informed of the risks and implications of proceeding with the transaction, and is making the purchase against the advice of the financial institution.
4. MAS reminds retail investors to understand a product’s risks and returns before committing to a purchase.
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