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Fintech and financial services regulatory

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The technology practice group at Halim Hong & Quek is recognised for its expertise in blockchain-based financial services, and real-world asset tokenisation, regularly advising financial institutions, fintech startups, and payment service providers . The team advises on licensing, regulatory compliance, and the structuring of innovative financial products. The practice is jointly led by Ong Johnson, whose strengths lie in regulatory and transactional matters in the TMT, FinTech and digital assets spaces; and the 'incredibly meticulous' Khai Yi Lo, who excels in regulatory compliance.
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Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge

Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is amazing, especially when it comes to data protection and fintech law. They’re sharp, super switched-on, young, smart, and full of energy.’

  • ‘ Ong Johnson and Lo Khai Yi are just next-level. Johnson is that big-picture guy, probably one of the best business minds we come across. He sees the whole board and connects the dots faster than anyone; he just gets things almost instantly. Khai Yi is incredibly meticulous, with the kind of attention to detail and patience that keeps everything grounded and airtight, and just very good with his client management.'

Key clients

  • Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad
  • BLOX Blockchain Sdn. Bhd.
  • PeerHive (M) Tech Sdn. Bhd.
  • GYMD DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
  • My EG Services Bhd
  • GENO GROUP LIMITED
  • Fluid Financial Pte Ltd
  • Fluid Services Sdn. Bhd.
  • Infomina Berhad

Work highlights

Advised Berjaya Sompo Insurance Berhad on a regulatory gap analysis of its technology outsourcing contracts to assess compliance with Bank Negara Malaysia’s RMiT framework.
Advised BLOX Blockchain Sdn Bhd on Malaysia’s first-ever stablecoin project.
Advised PeerHive on the launch of Malaysia’s first DeFi-based peer-to-peer lending platform.

Practice head

Ong Johnson; Lo Khai Yi

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