Brandon Ho Email & Phone Number

Kuala Lumpur, My

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀• Directed and collaborated with multiple internal and external stakeholders in obtaining Service Tax Exemption which saved the company over USD 1 million in cost• Led the regulatory engagements and the launch of the first Staking product in Malaysia allowing all Malaysian customers to stake ETH & ADA• Spearheaded and formed the First Digital Asset Association in Malaysia which involves SC licensed industry players𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀• Lead Luno’s regulatory reporting and operational engagements with multiple government-relatedentities• Point of contact between Luno Malaysia and the regulators and government agencies such as Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).• Work with senior management to develop short and long-term goals, strategies and plans forgovernment relations• Lead the entire planning process from start to finish for new tokens listed in Malaysia, including coordinating between internal teams to ensure a smooth launch and obtaining approval from the SC

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀• Improved investment processes by 70% to comply with Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Guidelines𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀• Responsible for ensuring the company is compliant with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) Guidelines such as Guidelines on Recognized Markets, Cyber Risk Guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorism Financing & Counter Proliferation Financing Guidelines, and Advertising and Promotion Guidelines• Reviewed and evaluated company's policy and procedures to identify any hidden risks or commonissues• Oversaw all business operations relating to compliance including policies, investments, andprocedures• Advised the top management on business operations relating to investment, risks and any otherpolicy development• Lead a team on AML and Know Your Client procedure on investors during the onboarding process

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀• Played a key role within the internal audit team and achieved zero major findings for ISO 9001 audit recertification • Played a key role in the release of 11th & 12th Revision of the SC's Licensing Handbook.• Lead the social marketing team of 3 for the largest SC Fintech Conference 2019 (SCxSC 2019) achieving over 500 likes on social media platforms • Won Champion in the SC In-house futsal tournament• Represented the SC in the MAKSWIP futsal tournament involving over 60 government agenciesteams𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀• Responsible for evaluating and assessing applicant’s fit and properness for license, registration and administrative applications including monitoring their compliance to the provisions of the securities laws, regulations, licensing conditions and reporting requirements• Participate in engagements and dialogues with license applicants, market participants and relevant departments on licensing applications and provide licensing clarifications in other licensing matters• Review and analyse financial and compliance reports and auditors account of licenses• Evaluate, assess and timely processing of applications for new and renewal licence; registration and administrative applications under securities laws• Share technical views and lend expertise in cross-functional department to facilitate decision making or contribute to problem solving / generate ideas for new workable solutions

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Fixed Income Securities - Clearing & Settlements ( London, Hong Kong, Singapore)𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀• Received Star Performer Award for Quarter 3, 2018• Saved over 300 Euro Dollars for HSBC by updating client static data set up such as Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI)• Created automated worksheets using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) which reduced 2 hours daily of operational processing time and reduced losses for HSBC• Settled Central Banks and New Issue fixed incomes trades with over $10 million nominal value without settlement failure𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀• Managed daily communication with various international investment banks, brokers and custodians to verify fixed-income trade information • Pre-match trades on SD-1 with counterparties, amend trades for any discrepancies for unmatched trades to ensure that trades settle on settlement dates to avoid fail fees or possible buy-in• Initiated process improvement, participated in system enhancement projects and assisted in building new business support models• Prepared weekly settlement Risk and Control reports• Ensuring all transactions are processed within cut-off times accurately, efficiently whileexercising due diligence and manage daily cash payment process in relation to trade settlement• Liaised with various internal stakeholders e.g. Treasury, Traders and IT to resolve trade discrepancies and reporting issues, ensure sufficient funding and avoid fails due to insufficient funding

Bachelor Of Business And Commerce (Major: Banking And Finance And Economics), Banking And Finance And Economics

Activities and Societies: External Affair Director - Monash Univeristy Investment Grou (MUIG) Sponsorship Director - Leviathan

Foundation In Arts (Fia), Business