MAS Proposes Regulatory Changes to Facilitate Faster Approvals of New Fund Types

On July 9, 2026, MAS published a consultation paper proposing amendments to the Code on Collective Investment Schemes (CIS Code) to enable a wider range of new fund product types, such as futures-based single commodity funds and single-country government bond funds, to be authorised for retail offer through a more streamlined process. A new Alternative Funds Appendix is proposed to differentiate innovative fund types from traditional funds, subject to additional guardrails and safeguards for retail investors. Comments are due by August 10, 2026.

• New Alternative Funds Appendix proposed under the CIS Code
• Streamlined authorisation pathway for innovative retail fund types
• Additional guardrails and safeguards proposed for retail investor protection
• Comments due August 10, 2026