Structured Regulatory Consultation (Singapore and India)
Tags: Regulatory
Overview
The 2026 IAB SEA+India study highlights that Singapore and India operate structured public consultation frameworks for regulatory development. In other markets in the study, processes are described as less formalized or less widely publicized.
Effect on Participation
- Markets with structured processes show higher participation in formal feedback submissions.
- In general, only 8% of companies engage during the drafting phase, but awareness of formal processes increases the likelihood of participation.
Who Participates and When
- Legal respondents are most active during drafting (58%), while Product (25%), Leadership (29%), and Finance (29%) tend to engage after implementation.
- Companies with in-region legal teams submit formal feedback at 17%, versus 8% where legal sits outside the region.
Why It Matters
- Transparent consultation pathways enable earlier industry input, improving regulatory workability and compliance outcomes.
- Earlier engagement supports organizational preparedness, allowing time to operationalize upcoming requirements.
Practical Actions for Companies
- Track consultation calendars and guidance releases from regulatory bodies in Singapore and India.
- Coordinate collective submissions via industry associations to broaden representation beyond large or highly resourced firms.
- Combine legal analysis with practical campaign and product implications in feedback to ensure regulations reflect operational realities.
Sources:- 2026-IAB-SEAIndia-Research-The-Regional-Regulatory-Forecast.pdf
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