Grace Chong
Head of Financial Regulatory | Drew & Napier LLC
Grace has extensive experience advising on cross-border and complex regulatory matters, including licensing and conduct of business requirements, regulatory investigations, and regulatory change. A former in-house counsel at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), she regularly interacts with key regulators, is closely involved in regional regulatory reform initiatives and has led discussions with regulators on behalf of the financial services industry. Grace also brings a strategic outlook from an in-house perspective having previously been a counsel in the Global Internal Investigations Group at the Hong Kong headquarters of a large leading multinational bank.
Grace is a strong advocate for digital innovation and critical infrastructural transformation. She has advised banks, exchanges, asset managers and startups across Singapore and Hong Kong on regulatory issues such as banking and payments regulations, implementation of electronic trading platforms, licensing, outsourcing, virtual banking, derivatives and structured products, and data protection and security.
Grace has been consistently named as one of Singapore’s top 10 FinTech lawyers and is highly ranked in Chambers FinTech 2023, with clients noting that she “is very savvy and shares her knowledge of the MAS and market trends” and “is very pragmatic and always comes forth with sensible and realistic propositions, after an in-depth understanding of our requirements and objectives. She is a real asset to have on our side.” Further, she is recommended in Financial Services Regulatory for Singapore by The Legal 500 2022 guide which notes that she “is one of the best crypto regulatory lawyers in Singapore and is very responsive and personable.” Grace was recognized as an “Innovative Individual” in Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers Awards 2021 and was named in Asian Legal Business’ inaugural Singapore Rising Stars 2022 list, as well as its Top 15 Rising Lawyers for APAC. She was also recognised in IFLR’s Women in Business’ Expert Guides for Singapore for the Financial Services Regulatory category for 2022.
Grace has extensive experience advising on cross-border and complex regulatory matters, including licensing and conduct of business requirements, regulatory investigations, and regulatory change. A former in-house counsel at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), she regularly interacts with key regulators, is closely involved in regional regulatory reform initiatives and has led discussions with regulators on behalf of the financial services industry. Grace also brings a strategic outlook from an in-house perspective having previously been a counsel in the Global Internal Investigations Group at the Hong Kong headquarters of a large leading multinational bank.
Grace is a strong advocate for digital innovation and critical infrastructural transformation. She has advised banks, exchanges, asset managers and startups across Singapore and Hong Kong on regulatory issues such as banking and payments regulations, implementation of electronic trading platforms, licensing, outsourcing, virtual banking, derivatives and structured products, and data protection and security.
Grace has been consistently named as one of Singapore’s top 10 FinTech lawyers and is highly ranked in Chambers FinTech 2023, with clients noting that she “is very savvy and shares her knowledge of the MAS and market trends” and “is very pragmatic and always comes forth with sensible and realistic propositions, after an in-depth understanding of our requirements and objectives. She is a real asset to have on our side.” Further, she is recommended in Financial Services Regulatory for Singapore by The Legal 500 2022 guide which notes that she “is one of the best crypto regulatory lawyers in Singapore and is very responsive and personable.” Grace was recognized as an “Innovative Individual” in Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers Awards 2021 and was named in Asian Legal Business’ inaugural Singapore Rising Stars 2022 list, as well as its Top 15 Rising Lawyers for APAC. She was also recognised in IFLR’s Women in Business’ Expert Guides for Singapore for the Financial Services Regulatory category for 2022.
Panel Discussion: Human Touch vs. Algorithmic Precision: The Future of Investment Management
The investment management landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. This panel discussion brings together experts from traditional relationship-based investment management and cutting-edge robo-advisory services to explore the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Our panelists will discuss the current state of the industry, the benefits and challenges of human advisors versus robo-advisors, and what the future holds for investment management. We will investigate the potential opportunities that arise from using data analytics and AI to enhance wealth management and asset management practices, such as rebalancing strategies, sophisticated asset allocation and adapting to real-time market changes. We will also be investigating the opportunities presented to us through the uses of AI based hedging and CRM platforms for financial advisors, as well as the application of new technologies in aiding investment advisors with the tools to manage risk and make better informed decisions.
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Day 1
Panel Discussion: Leveraging Ethical AI for Financial Innovation: From Personalized Banking to Advanced Solutions
24° TRENDS
Talk: Traversing Regulatory Developments: Key Themes in Financial Services Across Singapore, Hong Kong, EU and UAE
As the financial industry moves toward “industry 5.0”, focusing on human-centricity, sustainability and resiliency, global regulators are navigating the complexities of fintech innovation, and the challenges of balancing technological advancements with robust oversight to ensure sustainable growth. This session will provide invaluable insights into the strategic initiatives and regulatory developments driving the financial landscapes of the key financial markets of Singapore, Hong Kong, EU and UAE, including with regard to Artificial Intelligence, Digital Assets, and Embedded Finance.
FUTURES FORUM
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