Singapore seeks to shorten account opening time for the rich to one month
Singapore's financial regulator is collaborating with private banks to expedite the account opening process for wealthy individuals. The Monetary Authority of Singapore aims to reduce the current average of six weeks to under a month by employing a "risk-based" approach. This initiative seeks to streamline due diligence while maintaining high standards for verifying the source of funds. AI
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