Mr Chng Lay Chew joined SGX as Chief Financial Officer on 29 December 2011 and oversees Finance, Treasury, Corporate & Market Strategy and Investor Relations. In his role, he also manages the Legal and Company Secretary, and Facilities Management units.

Mr Chng has a 32-year track record in accounting and financial management, including leadership positions in leading local and international banks. In his previous role, he was responsible for the finance functions of DBS Group's operations in all countries outside Singapore. He was also previously CFO of the bank's Greater China business, supporting the integration and growth of the Hong Kong operations and the expansion into China. His earlier roles include senior finance positions in JP Morgan's Singapore, Tokyo and New York offices.

Mr Chng is designated a Certified Public Accountant by both the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree from New Zealand's Victoria University.