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With over 20 years of experience in Asia Pacific's legal, banking, finance, securities, and more recently FinTech sectors, I am an accomplished senior executive. My expertise lies in regulatory advisory, legal compliance, team leadership, and navigating complex legal and commercial challenges. There is always a solution to be found.Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles, including Head of Legal at Standard Chartered Bank and CLSA. I have successfully established licensed entities in Japan, Singapore, Australia, India, PRC, and Korea. Additionally, I have led project teams, focusing on regulatory advisory functions, legal restructuring, corporate structuring, and finance/budget management.As a seasoned professional, I possess a deep understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal policy development. I have liaised with regulators, developed compliance policies and procedures, and ensured legal and commercial compliance across diverse business operations.My experience extends to the dynamic world of FinTech, where I have served as General Counsel for startups in Japan and Singapore, contributing to their growth by establishing internal structures, implementing growth strategies, and ensuring legal compliance.If you are seeking an Asia Pacific finance and securities expert with extensive regulatory advisory experience, a proven track record in team leadership, and a strong background in FinTech, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore potential collaborations.