Singapore legislation

Regulation 8

of Financial Services and Markets (Dispute Resolution Schemes) Regulations 2023

Regulation 8

Composition of board of directors of operator

Subregulation 1

The board of directors of the operator of an approved dispute resolution scheme must consist of —

(a)

a chairperson, who is appointed by the board and who is an independent director; and

(b)

3 or more other directors, of whom at least half are independent directors.

Subregulation 2

In this regulation, “independent director” means a director who is not a substantial shareholder, officer or employee of —

(a)

a financial institution; or

(b)

a related corporation of a financial institution.