MAS Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes to Facilitate Retail Fund

(Respond by Monday, 3 August 2026)

Thank you for your interest in contributing your feedback to the MAS Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes to Facilitate Retail Fund Product Innovation.

This consultation paper seeks views on the proposed amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS Code) to enable a wider range of new fund product types to be authorised for retail offer through a more streamlined process, while ensuring that appropriate safeguards are in place for retail investors.

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This response form will close on Monday, 3 August 2026 at 6:00 PM.

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* 1.
MAS seeks views on the factors MAS should consider in determining whether to modify or amend investment requirements under the Appendices of the CIS Code to accommodate a new fund type for retail offer, as set out in paragraph 2.5.

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* 2.
MAS seeks views on the proposed introduction of a new Appendix under which new fund types may be permitted to deviate from investment requirements within Appendix 1, while being subject to alternative safeguards.

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* 3.
MAS seeks views on:
a) the proposed title of the Appendix as “Alternative Funds Appendix” and suggestions on other titles for the new Appendix that may be more suitable; and

b) the requirement for funds authorised under this new Appendix to carry a clear and prominent statement in their prospectuses, product highlights sheets and marketing materials relating to the fund, that states that the fund is offered under this Appendix as an alternative fund.

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* 4.
MAS seeks views on the proposal to incorporate flexibility in Chapter 4 of the CIS Code to enable MAS to amend investment requirements in existing Appendices of the CIS Code.

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* 5.
MAS seeks views on the proposal to recognise foreign funds that are comparable to new fund products that are authorised by MAS, including those under the proposed Alternative Funds Appendix.

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* 6.
Would you like to attend a roundtable discussion on Thursday, 30 July 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM?
(Venue: TBC In-person or Virtual)

Yes

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* 1. MAS seeks views on the factors MAS should consider in determining whether to modify or amend investment requirements under the Appendices of the CIS Code to accommodate a new fund type for retail offer, as set out in paragraph 2.5.

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* 2. MAS seeks views on the proposed introduction of a new Appendix under which new fund types may be permitted to deviate from investment requirements within Appendix 1, while being subject to alternative safeguards.

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* 4. MAS seeks views on the proposal to incorporate flexibility in Chapter 4 of the CIS Code to enable MAS to amend investment requirements in existing Appendices of the CIS Code.

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* 5. MAS seeks views on the proposal to recognise foreign funds that are comparable to new fund products that are authorised by MAS, including those under the proposed Alternative Funds Appendix.

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* 6. Would you like to attend a roundtable discussion on Thursday, 30 July 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM? (Venue: TBC In-person or Virtual)

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* 7. Please complete your particulars below.These will be used for the terms and conditions purposes for the next question.

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* 8. By submitting this survey, you confirm that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge, and you consent to your name being published as part of the survey responses.View past response forms for reference: Here

* 1.
MAS seeks views on the factors MAS should consider in determining whether to modify or amend investment requirements under the Appendices of the CIS Code to accommodate a new fund type for retail offer, as set out in paragraph 2.5.

* 2.
MAS seeks views on the proposed introduction of a new Appendix under which new fund types may be permitted to deviate from investment requirements within Appendix 1, while being subject to alternative safeguards.

* 4.
MAS seeks views on the proposal to incorporate flexibility in Chapter 4 of the CIS Code to enable MAS to amend investment requirements in existing Appendices of the CIS Code.

* 5.
MAS seeks views on the proposal to recognise foreign funds that are comparable to new fund products that are authorised by MAS, including those under the proposed Alternative Funds Appendix.

* 6.
Would you like to attend a roundtable discussion on Thursday, 30 July 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM?
(Venue: TBC In-person or Virtual)

* 7. Please complete your particulars below.
These will be used for the terms and conditions purposes for the next question.

* 8. By submitting this survey, you confirm that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete to the best of your knowledge, and you consent to your name being published as part of the survey responses.

View past response forms for reference: Here