Bonfire Chat: Navigating the Future of Law Practice; Fintech and Crypto Regulations in Singapore

In this special bonus episode, Leoson speaks to his own sister, Melody Hoay, about her experiences growing as an early career lawyer through the past couple of eventful years. They also discuss some insights that Melody has garnered from her tenure as a fintech and finreg professional in Singapore.  We at the show have been talking about the Future of Work as the theme of the quarter, as we look to transition between different kinds of “normals”. When we think of the tech industry, transiting from in-person to remote work is something easily imaginable – and executable. But what does this look like for the legal industry? And how may it continue to adapt to future times?  In a separate vein, Melody also shares some of her knowledge of the ins and outs of setting up fintech and cryptocurrency businesses in Singapore. Melody is an Associate in the Fintech and Financial Regulatory Practice at Allen & Gledhill LLP. Her areas of practice encompass capital markets, banking, financial advisory and payments work in Singapore. She has experience in advising traditional financial institutions, international organisations, technology conglomerates and start-ups on regulatory and compliance matters in respect of their business models, conduct of business requirements, regulatory filings and corporate acquisitions. In particular, Melody has advised on a variety of FinTech payments and fundraising models, and cryptocurrency trading and exchange businesses. Credits: Intro and Background Music: Anchor Outro Music: Jingle Jazz by Quantum Jazz