Key Takeaways
- • Capital.com has received approval for a securities licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), according to a regulatory filing reported by Reuters on November 2, 2026.
- • The licence covers dealing in capital markets products, including securities, collective investment schemes and over-the-counter derivatives, through its Singapore unit.
- • Capital.com's Singapore entity also received a licence to provide custodial services, approved late October 2026, per the company.
- • The filing names Tony Lim, former CEO of IG Asia, as CEO of the Singapore entity.
Summary
Capital.com said on Monday, November 2, 2026, that it has received approval for a securities licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), according to a regulatory filing cited by Reuters. The filing shows that the company's Singapore unit holds a licence for dealing in capital markets, including securities, collective investment schemes and over-the-counter derivatives.
In addition to the dealing licence, the Singapore entity received a licence to provide custodial services. Capital.com stated that the licence was approved late last month, meaning late October 2026. The article does not disclose the precise approval date, the regulatory conditions attached to the licences, or any associated capital requirements.
The regulatory filing identifies Tony Lim as CEO of the Singapore entity. Lim is a former CEO of IG Asia, the Asian arm of the UK-listed online trading firm IG Group, which gives the appointment relevance for allocators tracking leadership at retail-facing brokerages expanding in Asia.
For institutional investors and alternative-investment professionals, the approvals add a regulated Singapore platform to Capital.com's footprint and expand its ability to offer OTC derivatives and custody services within a major Asian financial centre. The article does not provide AUM, client numbers, or revenue figures for the Singapore business.
In addition to the dealing licence, the Singapore entity received a licence to provide custodial services. Capital.com stated that the licence was approved late last month, meaning late October 2026. The article does not disclose the precise approval date, the regulatory conditions attached to the licences, or any associated capital requirements.
The regulatory filing identifies Tony Lim as CEO of the Singapore entity. Lim is a former CEO of IG Asia, the Asian arm of the UK-listed online trading firm IG Group, which gives the appointment relevance for allocators tracking leadership at retail-facing brokerages expanding in Asia.
For institutional investors and alternative-investment professionals, the approvals add a regulated Singapore platform to Capital.com's footprint and expand its ability to offer OTC derivatives and custody services within a major Asian financial centre. The article does not provide AUM, client numbers, or revenue figures for the Singapore business.
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