Legal & Compliance

“GIC has a fiduciary duty to manage the legal and regulatory compliance risks associated with its investment activities. The Legal & Compliance Department is charged with the responsibility of managing these risks; its primary mission is therefore to protect the interests of GIC and its clients. The challenge however is to find innovative solutions which enable GIC to achieve its investment objectives, without compromising the interests and reputations of GIC and its clients.”
- Mr Chua Lee Ming, General Counsel, Legal & Compliance

The Legal & Compliance Department supports the whole GIC group, including the overseas offices. The Department comprises two divisions - the Legal Division and the Compliance Division.

The Legal Division provides support for all legal matters arising from the group's corporate as well as investment activities. This includes advising on legal issues, reviewing and drafting legal documents, handling negotiations and dispute resolution, and managing external counsels.

The Compliance Division is responsible for the identification and management of regulatory compliance risks faced by the GIC group. It is also responsible for ensuring that the policies and standards of conduct in GIC's Compliance Manual meet or exceed best practices in the industry. The Compliance Division oversees the implementation of policies in GIC's Compliance Manual.

The Department reports to the Group Managing Director. This provides the Department with the independence necessary to discharge its responsibilities properly.