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      In a highly regulated financial services industry, adjusting to policy changes can be cumbersome at times.

      Growing concerns in activities such as capital and liquidity management and cost reduction only adds to the challenge.

      In the business of financial services, the road to growth and stability may be found in innovative product and service offerings. To stay ahead of the game, clients need new thinking, sharp insights and fresh perspectives.

      How we can help

      We help audit and advise more than a quarter of the financial sector in Singapore, across capital markets, banks, insurance, consumer finance and diversified financial service, backed by strong technical financial expertise and experience with financial institutions.

      Our team of independent professionals are active in business communities and have been intimately involved in shaping tax policies. They can offer invaluable advice and recommend practical options to identify vulnerabilities in your operations.

      We have handled a variety of tax advisory projects, including the issuance of financial products, tax structuring of funds, Islamic banking and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. Financial institutions also engage our services in mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions, applications for tax incentives, and tax health checks.

      Our services

      We offer a suite of services that can be tailored to your requirements.

      • Advising on financial products from a tax perspective
      • Advising on Islamic banking from a tax perspective
      • Tax compliance and tax advisory services
      • Conducting tax health check for financial institutions
      • Advising on mergers and acquisitions of financial institutions from a tax perspective
      • Exploring, identifying and assisting with the application of tax incentives relevant to the financial services industry 


      • Singapore Tax Advisory Firm of the Year

        International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2024

      • Singapore Tax Disputes Advisory Firm of the Year

        International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2024​

      • Regional Tax Policy Firm of the Year

        International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2024​

      • Regional Withholding Tax Firm of the Year

        International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2024​

      • Regional Diversity & Inclusion Firm of the Year

        International Tax Review Asia-Pacific Tax Awards 2024


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      Alan Lau

      Partner, Co-Head of Financial Services, Tax

      KPMG in Singapore


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      KPMG combines our multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to opportunities. Connect with our team to start the conversation.