Laurence is Managing Director, Technology and Operations at ASIFMA, the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association.

Based in Singapore, Laurence is leading ASIFMA’s Operations and Technology efforts including fintech, cyber, digital assets, artificial intelligence, cloud, KYC/AML, operational resilience and regulatory implementation. ASIFMA’s work in this area includes regulatory advocacy, driving harmonization and developing industry best practices in these areas. In addition, she oversees several of ASIFMA's regional committees in India. These committees help develop and shape ASIFMA's regulatory engagement to drive capital markets development in India.

Laurence has 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining ASIFMA in 2016, she was responsible for European business development at Vistra Hong Kong, assisting foreign companies and funds to set up in Asia. Before that, she managed a portfolio of Natural Resources Companies at ING Corporate Banking in Brussels.

Laurence holds a Master Degree in Business Economics from the University of Ghent, and a Master Degree in International Business from EAE Business School. She is fluent in English, Dutch and French