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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240411T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240411T123000
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SUMMARY:Investment Accelerator Programme (IAP) Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Get a chance to speak with our team in an online information session to learn more about WMI’s Investment Accelerator Programme (IAP). We are happy to offer an overview of the programme and answer any enquiries you may have about IAP in this one-hour virtual session. \n  \nThe programme provides fundamental knowledge in investments and asset management\, enhancing participants’ prospects for careers in finance. \n  \nKey features of the programme: \n  \n1. Investment Accelerator Programme (IAP):  IAP consists of 4 modules of 5 hours of self-paced eLearning (total 20 hours) to provide learners with an understanding of the investment management landscape\, the impact of global macro cycles on investment performance\, financial statements from an investor’s lens\, and building an investment portfolio for the long-term. \n  \n2. Industry-recognised Credentials: The curriculum was developed in close collaboration with a team of industry experts in asset and wealth management and mapped to the Skills Framework for Financial Services (SFwFS) jointly developed by MAS\, IBF\, SkillsFuture Singapore\, Workforce Singapore and industry.  The CFI is accredited by IBF under the SFwFS. \n  \n3. Industry Networking and Career Talks with Leading Financial Institutions:  Participants of IAP will be invited to networking events which WMI will conduct in collaboration with leading financial institutions to expose students to attractive career opportunities in the sector. \n  \n4. Career Advisory Services with The Institute of Banking and Finance: Graduates from the IAP may tap on career advisory services by The Institute of Banking and Finance. \n  \n5. IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS): Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (below 40 years old)\, and physically based in Singapore will enjoy funding subsidy of 50% upon successful completion of the programme. \n  \n6. WMI Concessionary Rates and Study Awards: To make IAP accessible to the university students and recent graduates\, a concessionary course fee of $1\,199 (including GST) will be applicable instead of the standard fee of $2\,616. In addition\, students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and above (on track for honours or equivalent) will qualify for WMI Study Award of $450 upon successful completion. Together with IBF funding support and WMI Study Award\, the nett fee payable by your students will be only $199. \n  \nGet ready to embark on an exciting finance and investment management career! Fill out the form below to register for the virtual information session on 11 April 2024 (you will receive the zoom link via email).
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/investment-accelerator-programme-iap-info-session/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
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SUMMARY:Impact Investment in Asia Unveiling True Change Makers
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, impact investing is becoming a key force driving positive social change. How can we achieve profound social impact while ensuring investment returns? For entrepreneurs and investors interested in impact investing\, how can they distinguish truly valuable projects in practice and avoid direct or indirect “greenwashing”?\n\nThe Caixin Asia Roundtable\, to be held in Singapore on June 21\, will bring together more than 40 professionals\, investors\, high-net-worth individuals\, and entrepreneurs to explore effective impact investing strategies in depth. The event will offer a valuable practical lesson—not only with expert sharing and case analysis\, but also through a true-or-false impact investing pitch session with participation from all attendees and expert commentary.\n\n“Impact Investing in Asia: Discovering the Real Innovators” is part of an international impact investing forum series jointly organized by Caixin International and the Ford Foundation. It is co-hosted with the GFO Circle under the Wealth Management Institute (WMI). This high-level\, closed-door roundtable aims to provide participants with actionable investment strategies\, access to Asian experts in the field of impact investing\, and institutional partners for the journey of impact investing. \n  \nStay tuned for more updates on this forum. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/impact-investment-in-asia-unveiling-true-change-makers/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241022T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20241003T015552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T012207Z
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SUMMARY:Seeking Asia's Social Unicorns
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSpeaker \n  \n \n 
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/seeking-asia-social-unicorns/
LOCATION:Wealth Management Institute\, One Marina Boulevard #16-01\, 018989\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250423
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20240222T035727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T075513Z
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SUMMARY:Family Office Discovery Series - Insights from the Inside: Managing a Family Office and Foundation​ in Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Singapore continues to strengthen its position as a leading hub for family offices\, offering the infrastructure\, ecosystem\, and policy support needed to scale regionally and align capital with long-term purpose. This session brought together ecosystem partners and family office leaders to explore how families are anchoring their presence in Singapore\, accessing innovation opportunities\, and building platforms that extend beyond investment to impact and legacy. \n  \nRepresentatives from the Economic Development Board shared how Singapore supports family offices as a strategic partner—facilitating connections\, collaborations\, and access to emerging sectors such as deep tech. The Monetary Authority of Singapore outlined initiatives to enhance the ecosystem\, including developments in donor-advised funds and tax frameworks that support structured philanthropy. \n  \nAttendees also heard directly from family office principals on their journey of building purpose-driven family offices and foundations\, and how Singapore’s robust and well-connected ecosystem has supported their growth\, governance\, and long-term ambitions. \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nMr Bernard Fung \nMs Sonia Nayaham \nMr Srihari Kumar \nMr Teo Kai Xiang \nMr Ling Yuan Chun
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/family-office-discovery-series-manage-family-office-foundation-singapore/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20230502T160000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T080937Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Insights on Private Capital Global and Regional Trends in Singapore\, Malaysia and Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:As family offices navigate an increasingly dynamic private capital landscape\, many are professionalising their teams\, expanding investment footprints across Singapore\, Malaysia\, and Hong Kong. Amid rising wealth concentration and evolving generational priorities\, the session explored how families are aligning capital deployment with long-term objectives. \n  \nPwC leaders shared insights from advising some of the world’s most sophisticated family offices\, highlighting trends in direct investments\, the shift from traditional property holdings to start-ups and M&A\, approaches to professionalisation\, and comparative regional tax considerations. Attendees gained an insider’s view into the strategies and opportunities shaping the decisions of today’s leading family offices. \n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nMr Anuj Kagalwala \nMr Frank Graziano \nMs Fung Mei Lin \nMr Jonathan Flack
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/roundtable-private-capital-global-regional-trends-singapore-malaysia-hongkong/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20250403T022602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T091853Z
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SUMMARY:2025 FinCrime Defence Symposium
DESCRIPTION:WMI\, in partnership with the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime and Temasek Foundation\, warmly invites you to a high-level\, by-invitation-only symposium on strengthening defences against financial crime. \n  \nLearn from the architects of global financial crime strategy—shaping regulatory regimes\, enforcement priorities\, and systemic responses across jurisdictions. \n– Mr T. Raja Kumar\, Immediate Past President\, Financial Action Task Force\n– Mr John Cusack\, Chairman\, Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crimes \n  \nJoin leading voices from global regulatory bodies\, financial institutions\, enforcement\, and tech as we examine the most pressing threats—from money laundering and organised crime to crypto scams and trafficking—and explore cutting-edge responses through public–private collaboration and technology. \n  \nContact WMICompliance@wmi.edu.sg for more information.
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/2025-fincrime-defence-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Compliance, Risk and Governance,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250624
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20260220T082848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T082236Z
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SUMMARY:Family Office Discovery Series - Family Office Dialogue on Human Capital\, Investments and Legacy Planning​
DESCRIPTION:Attracted by the opportunities offered by Singapore as a strategic base\, many family offices are professionalising their operations\, diversifying across asset classes\, and developing next-generation leadership. As they expand their presence across global markets\, the session explored how families can align long-term capital with purpose. \n  \nOur panel of family office leaders shared first-hand perspectives on building robust operating platforms\, managing multi-asset portfolios\, nurturing next-generation principals\, and ensuring capital deployment reflects both strategic objectives and intergenerational legacy. \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nMr Benjamin Lyman \nMr Bryan Lee \nMs Kathryn Dioth 
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/family-office-discovery-series-dialogue-human-capital-investments-legacy-planning/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250827
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20250314T055419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T081458Z
UID:10000253-1756166400-1756252799@wmi.edu.sg
SUMMARY:Family Office Discovery Series - Generational Bridges: Connecting Through Family Governance
DESCRIPTION:As multi-generational family offices continue to evolve\, effective governance and aligned values are key to sustaining long-term success. How can families balance tradition with innovation\, and shape lasting legacies? \n  \nIn an engaging dialogue\, our speakers discussed how family roles are shaped not by titles\, but by a collective sense of ownership and responsibility; and how next-generation principals are redefining success through values\, impact\, and stewardship including expansion and divestment beyond the core business. In the Q&A session\, topics around the development of the family office team\, family governance in practice and managing complicated family dynamics were discussed.  \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nMr Darren Teo \nMs Stacy Choong
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/family-office-discovery-series-generational-bridges-connecting-family-governance/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20230723T100220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T081109Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Artificial Intelligence for Single Family Office​
DESCRIPTION:Amid rising complexity and rapid technological change\, safeguarding and growing family wealth requires new thinking. We brought together single-family offices and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping investment and operational strategies. \n  \nDuring the session\, we explored how generative and agentic AI can be applied to enhance decision-making\, streamline routine processes\, and support tailored investment strategies and risk management. \n  \nAttendees heard directly from industry experts on practical AI applications\, current developments\, and considerations for integrating these technologies within a family office context—how they can improve efficiency\, uncover insights from large datasets\, and influence strategic decision-making for the years ahead. \n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nMs Agnes Fok \nMr Bablu Kumar\nMr Desmond Teo \nMr Gino Kang \nMr Liquid Cui Jingshuang \nMr Shezaan Daya \nMr Sriram Changali
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/roundtable-artificial-intelligence-single-family-office/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20260220T084011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T080733Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Timeless Principles of Succession – Transcending Culture & Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Many Asian families today stand at a crossroads\, with trillions in assets poised for intergenerational transition. Despite a strong desire to preserve family identity and values—a longing that resonates “in the genes” across cultures—succession remains fraught with hesitation and complexity. \n  \nWe shared our key findings from WMI’s Research report: “Asia’s Succession Moment: Closing the Planning Gap to Safeguard Legacy” on how Asia’s families can bridge the planning gap and craft enduring legacies\, drawing on both timeless principles and new approaches. Our guest speakers explored the emotional and strategic barriers to effective planning\, sharing success stories from their research and experiences that reflect the time-honoured wisdom of different cultures in transmitting wealth across generations.  \n\nSpeaker:  \n\nMs Doutzen Groothof \nMs Lee Wong 
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/roundtable-timeless-principles-succession-transcending-culture-heritage/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20260220T084510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T080507Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Beyond Beta\, Beyond Direction
DESCRIPTION:Family offices are rethinking traditional portfolio frameworks as volatility and macro uncertainty challenge conventional diversification. We brought together members of our Global Family Office Circle and investment professionals to explore how portfolios can move beyond market-dependent returns and access more resilient sources of alpha. \n  \nAcross two panels\, speakers discussed practical strategies such as incorporating alternative diversifiers\, leveraging AI-driven insights\, using derivatives for downside protection\, and identifying resilient opportunities across public and private markets. Attendees gained insights into strengthening portfolio resilience and refining investment approaches in an uncertain environment. \n  \nSpeaker:  \n\nMs Audrey The \nMr Bryan Goh \nMr Chian Choo\nMr Filip Siekierczak \nMr Leonardo Drago \nMs Tang Hsiao Ching \nMr Tommy Teo
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/roundtable-beyond-beta-beyond-direction/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20260304T030355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T081302Z
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SUMMARY:Sanctions Risk Management in Volatility
DESCRIPTION:Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and increasingly complex global trade flows\, financial institutions face sustained pressure to strengthen their defences against sanctions breaches and trade‑based money laundering. As regulatory expectations intensify and enforcement actions grow more sophisticated\, practitioners must navigate rapidly evolving frameworks while managing operational\, legal\, and reputational risks. \n  \nAs regulatory expectations intensify and enforcement actions grow more sophisticated\, practitioners must navigate rapidly evolving frameworks while managing operational\, legal\, and reputational risks. \n  \nTo bring a practitioner’s perspective to these challenges\, we are pleased to extend a special invitation to join this session on Sanctions Risk Management in Volatility. \n  \nVenue: Wealth Management Institute\, No. 1 Marina Boulevard\, #16-01\, One Marina Boulevard\, Singapore 018989 \n  \nRSVP here for the learning event \n  \nSpeaker \n \nSerhane Victor \nHead Sanctions Compliance\,  \nASEAN and South Asia – Standard Chartered Bank Singapore \nAn admitted Attorney with over 22 years of financial services experience in global compliance and governance.  \n  \nSerhane will share insights drawn from recent sanctions developments\, detection and investigation approaches\, and the interplay between legal and regulatory measures.  \n  \nHis case studies and experiences will provide you applied\, operational guidance on strengthening sanctions risk management and implementing effective mitigation strategies.  \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insights and connect with industry peers.  \n  \nRegister today to secure your spot for this exclusive networking and guest speaker session as seats are limited.  \n  \nRSVP Now
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/guest-speaker-session-networking-sanctions-risk-management-volatility/
CATEGORIES:Compliance, Risk and Governance,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20260505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T203120
CREATED:20260328T132607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T080437Z
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SUMMARY:WMI-IBF Masterclass Series: Combatting Fraud & Scams: Fresh Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:This masterclass offers a comprehensive exploration of today’s rapidly evolving fraud landscape and its growing impact on both financial and non‑financial institutions. \n  \nIn this masterclass session\, participants will gain critical insights into high-risk areas such as scams involving Authorised Push Payments (APPs)\, including the complex and often contested question of when a payment can be truly be considered authorised in the precence of deception or manipulation. \n  \nThe session will also explore the rise of the crime‑as‑a‑service ecosystem\, uncovering how criminal networks are increasingly harnessing artificial intelligence and illicit online marketplaces to industrialise fraud\, evade traditional controls\, and exploit vulnerable customers at scale. \n  \nJoin us to hear from Andrew Chow\, Head of the Vulnerable Consumer Unit and Legal Counsel of FiDReC and BC Tan\, Managing Director & Head of SE Asia Investigations\, Diligence & Compliance\, Kroll as they share fresh perspectives on emerging fraud trends and forward-looking perspectives to better navigate today’s fraud and scam risks. \n  \nFormat: Online via Zoom \n  \nRSVP here for WMI-IBF Masterclass \n  \nSpeakers \n \n  \nBC Tan \nManaging Director & Head of SE Asia Investigations\, Diligence & Compliance\,  \nKroll \n  \nBC Tan is Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia for the Investigations\, Diligence and Compliance practice at Kroll\, based in Singapore. With over 18 years of global risk and compliance experience\, he specialises in leveraging technology and data science to address AML\, CFT\, TBML\, sanctions\, and transnational crime risks. A member of the International Compliance Association and the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime\, BC regularly speaks at industry forums and advises governments on financial crime\, sanctions\, maritime security\, and organised crime. \n  \n \n  \nAndrew Chow \nHead\, Vulnerable Consumer Unit I Legal Counsel\, \nFIDReC  \n  \nAndrew Chow is a senior legal and compliance leader with extensive experience across global financial institutions in Singapore and Asia. A qualified Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore and an Attorney-at-Law in New York\, he has held senior leadership roles at Citibank\, Nomura\, BNP Paribas\, and Standard Chartered\, establishing regional compliance\, legal\, and AML functions and advising regulators on complex supervisory issues. \n  \nRSVP Now
URL:https://wmi.edu.sg/wmi-event/ibf-wmi-masterclass-combatting-fraud-scams-fresh-perspectives/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Compliance, Risk and Governance,Events
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