From Accountant To Family Office Pro
TAKEAWAYS Family offices are private entities established by ultra-high-net-worth individuals to manage their personal and family wealth. Unlike conventional financial institutions, family offices provide holistic and highly customised services, including investment management, estate and succession planning, philanthropy, tax advisory, and lifestyle support. In Singapore, the number of family offices has grown from just 400 single-family […]
Evolving Role Of Finance Professionals In AI Governance
TAKEAWAYS Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future promise – it is already transforming the finance and audit profession. A recent global study of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and finance executives found that 71% of companies are using AI in finance, with 41% doing so at scale. The opportunities are vast: resilience, sharper insights […]
Beyond Compliance
TAKEAWAYS The 20th Singapore Corporate Awards (SCA), arguably the Oscars for listed companies in Singapore, concluded recently with a glittering ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore on September 1. Presented annually, SCA honours listed companies big and small, which have demonstrated excellent corporate governance practices. One critical and quintessential facet of corporate governance is transparency, […]
ISCA’s Global Talent Programme 2025 (Part 6 Of 6)
TAKEAWAYS Five days. Four countries. One mission. What started as an intense sprint during the ISCA Global Talent Programme (GTP) became a cross-cultural collaboration that not only earned us the Audience Choice Award but also put our prototype in front of the DBS Consumer Banking Product Team. Here’s how we turned an idea into impact, […]
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
AUDITING AND ASSURANCE IAASB Publishes New Resources To Support ISSA 5000 Adoption And Implementation IAASB has released two new resources to further support jurisdictions and stakeholders in adopting and implementing the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 General Requirements for Sustainability Assurance Engagements: New ISSA 5000 Webinar Series For Sustainability Assurance Engagements The webinar […]
Boardroom Mindset Blocking Climate Action
TAKEAWAYS As the world’s sustainability concerns increasingly become corporate concerns, boards are often left wondering where their responsibility begins and how far it should extend. While we may not be personally responsible for the climate crisis, we are all part of the system that created it. Anyone advising boards and sitting on them has contributed […]
Singapore Passport Remains World’s Most Powerful
The Singapore passport is again ranked the world’s most powerful, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 193 destinations out of 227 globally, according to the Henley Passport Index (HPI) released in July 2025. Singapore also held the top position in the January 2025 edition, with visa-free access to 195 destinations. The decrease from 195 to […]
Happy 60th Birthday, Singapore!
This year, Singapore marks its 60th birthday – six decades of remarkable growth, resilience, and transformation. From a small port city to a thriving global hub, Singapore’s journey is a story of vision, innovation, and unity. What does the future hold for this vibrant nation, and how do the young Singaporeans of today – our […]
Singapore Retains Global Top Position In Governance
Singapore again tops the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) in 2025 – its fourth time in pole position since the Index was launched in 2021. Not only that, the gap between Singapore and its closest competitor has grown, as the city-state continues to log improvements from year to year. Denmark and Norway are second and […]
Inside The Digital Shift
Singapore’s business landscape is embracing digital transformation at scale. The National Business Survey 2024 – Smart‑Enabled Businesses Edition reports that 94% of local companies view digitalisation as essential, with 67% already seeing operational improvements. However, 73% continue to cite implementation costs as a key barrier. This move toward smarter, tech-enabled operations is mirrored in the […]