The MAS said it had received public feedback that EAM claimed it was in the process of applying for a licence, even though no application had been submitted.
The prosecution asked for $3 million cash bail in addition to electronic tagging.
The court was told that Ng has family and access to assets overseas.
He has a registered company with a London bank account and significant investments in Hong Kong, London and Switzerland.
Ng also has a child with a partner who has since returned to China, and had given her high-value gifts, including several cars here.
The defence sought $1 million bail with e-tagging, citing the Ponzi scheme case of Sunshine Empire, where those accused were given bail of at most $800,000.
District Judge Terence Tay fixed bail at $1.5 million with e-tagging, and a 10pm to 6am curfew. It is believed to be the highest sum imposed since electronic monitoring was introduced as a condition of bail in 2018.
The case has been adjourned until May 17, and more charges are expected to be tendered by the prosecution. Ng is believed to be on remand.
If convicted, he could be jailed for up to 10 years and fined for each count of cheating.
For each count of fraudulent trading, he could be jailed for up to seven years, fined up to $15,000 or both.