Digital Assets Security and Compliance SubCommittee

Mandate

This SubCommittee focuses on security, compliance, and operational resilience within digital asset ecosystems. It addresses the challenges faced by institutions operating in regulated and high-risk environments, particularly where custody, infrastructure, and governance are critical.

Areas of Focus

  • Digital asset custody and wallet security
  • Compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations
  • Operational resilience and risk management
  • Incident response, controls, and governance best practices

Contribution to GFI

The SubCommittee informs GFI's digital asset education, executive programmes, and policy discussions, supporting responsible adoption and strengthening trust across the ecosystem.

The SubCommittee is led by:

Jag Foo, CFtP, CPP, PSP, PCI

Jag Foo, CFtP, CPP, PSP, PCI

Chair

Leading the subcommittee's work on digital asset security, custody infrastructure, and operational resilience. Brings extensive practitioner experience in security policy and institutional digital asset operations.

Adeline M. Chan

Adeline M. Chan

Vice-Chair

Providing strategic direction on compliance frameworks and governance best practices for digital asset operations. GFI Chartered Industry Fellow.

Liz Steininger

Liz Steininger

Member

Contributing deep expertise in security auditing, advanced cryptography, and privacy-preserving systems for institutional digital asset custody.

Ho Hee Meng

Ho Hee Meng

Member

Bringing academic rigour and research perspective on cybersecurity education and fintech curriculum development at the Singapore Institute of Technology.

Glen Chee, LLB (Hons), Dip AML (Dist)

Glen Chee, LLB (Hons), Dip AML (Dist)

Member

Providing practitioner insight on anti-money laundering controls, compliance frameworks, and regulatory obligations for digital asset service providers. GFI Industry Fellow.

Huaqun Guo

Huaqun Guo

Member

Contributing academic and research expertise on cybersecurity, network security, and the security implications of emerging technologies in financial services.

Lim Tuan Liang

Lim Tuan Liang

Member

Bringing applied expertise in digital and information forensics, supporting law enforcement and investigative capabilities within digital asset ecosystems.

Joseph Hoo

Joseph Hoo

Member

Providing institutional compliance leadership and insight on regulatory expectations across digital asset trading and custody operations.

Leona Ang

Leona Ang

Member

Contributing technical expertise in digital forensics engineering, incident investigation, and evidence handling within digital asset and technology environments.

Kang Li

Kang Li

Member

Bringing expertise in artificial intelligence applications, security technology, and the intersection of AI with digital asset infrastructure.