Grace Chong, Theodore Tay and Leanne Chee co-authored Singapore chapter of Lexology Panaromic: Financial Services Compliance 2026

23 Feb 2026

Director Grace Chong, Senior Associate Theodore Tay, together with Legal Executive Leanne Chee, co-authored the Singapore chapter of Lexology Panaromic: Financial Services Compliance 2026.

The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of Singapore’s financial regulatory framework, highlighting the role of the Monetary Authority of Singapore as an integrated supervisor overseeing banking, capital markets, insurance and payments sectors. It examines licensing regimes, enforcement powers, compliance programme expectations, directors’ duties, customer protection standards and cross-border regulatory considerations.

It also discusses key developments and trends shaping the regulatory landscape, including strengthened AML/CFT requirements, artificial intelligence risk management guidance and evolving rules relating to digital asset services and digital advertising of financial products.

This publication offers valuable insight into regulatory trends and practical compliance considerations for financial institutions operating in or engaging with Singapore’s financial sector. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss any of the issues covered.

Read the full chapter here.