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      With our deep understanding of regulatory requirements, regulator’s expectations and the end-to-end licensing process, we assist clients in their Banking and Capital Markets License application to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

      Our services include:

      • conducting workshops with senior executives to identify the strategies, core products and service offerings, and target customer segments for the planned Singapore operations;
      • evaluating the reasonableness of the business plan for the proposed Singapore operations (such as target growth rates);
      • reviewing the license application documents and providing recommendations on areas for improvement;
      • providing post-submission advisory support in responding to MAS’ queries in relation to the license application documents; and
      • developing manuals, policies and procedures for the planned Singapore operations.

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      KPMG has successfully assisted a number of financial institutions domiciled in various jurisdictions in their license applications, including Europe, Japan and the Middle East.

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      Lem Chin Kok
      Lem Chin Kok

      Partner, Head of Forensic, Asia Pacific

      KPMG in Singapore


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