Strategic Workforce Planning Is Crucial
TAKEAWAYS In boardrooms across Singapore, few risks are debated as frequently, or as urgently, as people risk. There’s a good reason for it. In 2025, 83% of employers in Singapore struggled with finding skilled talent. Research also shows that only 30% of Singapore business leaders are confident their organisation has the skills needed for long-term […]
ISCA AGM & 2026/2027 ISCA Council
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) held its 2025/2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 April 2026, where members reflected on a year of deliberate investment to strengthen member value and looked ahead to the priorities for the year ahead. The AGM also saw the election and appointment of the 2026/2027 ISCA Council. At […]
When Criminals Donate (Part 2 of 2)
TAKEAWAYS Part 1 of this article explains why criminals donate, and how non-profit organisations (NPOs) become the unwitting accomplices to “clean” the donors’ public image. The white-washing threat is real, and finance professionals can do their part to help NPOs strengthen their anti-money laundering capability. NPOs can also evaluate their susceptibility to unlawful exploitation, such […]
MAS Launches AI Risk Management Handbook
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a part of life, regulators have been working hard to build the underlying infrastructure so that AI can be integrated properly and safely. On March 20, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced the successful conclusion of phase two of Project MindForge1, culminating in the publication of the MindForge AI […]
Oil Security: China Breaks US Grip
TAKEAWAYS For years, the US controlled the global oil market through its military capability and the US-dollar payment infrastructure. The so-called “petrodollar” and “oil-for-security” system conferred immense power for controlling access to oil, and this enabled the US to dictate global affairs. China’s moves in the global oil market – years in the making, and […]
Agentic AI: Moving From Pilot To Performance
Given the increasing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enterprise over the last few years, recent research is reflecting a shift from experimentation to implementation. Organisations are now moving beyond isolated pilots to scale agentic AI – autonomous systems capable of coordinating work, routing decisions, and delivering business impact, according to research from Deloitte and […]
The CEO’s AI To-Do List
TAKEAWAYS Anyone who thinks that the Chief Technology Officer or Chief Information Officer should own artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has it wrong – the direct, personal involvement of a company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is essential for any significant transformation to succeed. Yet, many CEOs have remained on the sidelines, unclear of what exactly they […]
AI: From Transactional To Strategic
TAKEAWAYS Managing double the workload without doubling the workforce might seem like an equation that cannot balance. But this is precisely the challenge Changi Airport Group (CAG) is working to solve. With Terminal 5 expected to match the combined scale of Terminals 1 through 4, the group’s transaction volumes, contractual commitments, credit assessments and tax […]
The CSP Act
TAKEAWAYS If you are a Chartered Accountant (CA) in practice, consider this scenario: A long-standing audit client, a family-owned business, asks for your help. They want to expand into a new market and need to incorporate a new Singapore entity. You agree, as you always have. Your junior associate handles the incorporation with ACRA. You […]
AI Will Reshape Accounting
TAKEAWAYS Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming accounting work but it has not led to broad-based job cuts, particularly among junior hires, said the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) as it set aside $1 million in funding after Budget 2026 to strengthen AI skills. AI is not eliminating the need for accountants, ISCA chief executive […]