MAS Proposes Raising Share Financing Threshold for IPOs, Employee Share Schemes, Rights Issues
To support investor participation and market vibrancy while maintaining safeguards, on 6 February 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore issued a Consultation Paper on “Proposed Change to Share Financing Requirement” proposing to raise the share financing threshold for initial public offerings, employee share schemes and rights issues, from 80% to 90% of the subscription or purchase price.


