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At our annual Pre-Budget Roundtable yesterday, we At our annual Pre-Budget Roundtable yesterday, we asked some panelists how they would describe Singapore’s outlook for 2026 in one word. 

Among the one-word responses, a few panelists felt two words captured it best: cautiously optimistic.

What is your one word for Singapore’s 2026 outlook?
Building stronger boards, together! This reflect Building stronger boards, together!
 
This reflects ISCA’s vision to support aspiring and current board directors, shared in a cosy Lohei Lunch for our ISCA Board Mentors and Moderators.
 
In his remarks, ISCA President, Mr Teo Ser Luck, reflected on our journey since launching the ISCA BOD Initiatives in 2024, expressing deep appreciation to our board mentors for stepping forward to lead these initiatives, and to our moderators for championing corporate governance within our community.
 
Looking ahead to 2026, ISCA Board Mentoring has been rebranded as Board Nexus to reflect our vision of a broader, more connected community, where board leaders and aspiring directors learn collectively and exchange perspectives.
 
Kicking off our first Board Nexus session with the theme “Boardroom Stewardship”, we welcomed C-suite leaders and board directors, the stewards of the boardroom.
 
We were privileged to hear directly from Mr Koh Boon Hwee, Chairman of SGX Group, as he shared his invaluable lessons from his extensive board chairmanships in leading institutions in Singapore. Moderated by Mr Boon Swan Foo, ISCA Distinguished Lifetime Member and Chairman of ISCA Board Mentors, the #AskMeAnything session sparked thought-provoking discussions around:
 
• How do you spend your first 90 days as a board director?
• Is board consensus always the best decision?
• Why must boards stay aware of emerging technologies?
 
Our Board Mentors then powered the breakout sessions sharing decades of boardroom wisdom and practical advice led by moderators from various ISCA Committees in approaching these key boardroom pillars:
 
1️⃣ Board Dynamics by Mr Boon Swan Foo, moderated by Ms Belinda Teo, Assurance Partner, EY
 
2️⃣ Board Performance by Prof Neo Boon Siong, Chairman, WMI International, moderated by Ms Vivienne Chiang, Managing Partner, Reanda Adept PAC
 
3️⃣ Board Responsibilities by Mr Tan Chong Huat, Senior Partner, RHTLaw Asia, moderated by Prof El’fred Boo, Associate Professor, Nanyang Business School, NTU
 
4️⃣ NPO Governance by Mr Phillip Tan, Chairman, Yellow Ribbon Singapore, moderated by Mr Wesley Lye, CFO (Asia), Commerzbank AG

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Strengthening Regional Collaboration Across ASEAN Strengthening Regional Collaboration Across ASEAN

Over the past two days, ISCA had the privilege of engaging ASEAN delegates in Singapore for the 29th ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants Coordinating Committee (ACPACC) Meeting, held under the ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Services and organised by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

The ACPACC Meeting on Sunday saw productive discussions on the value of the ASEAN CPA designation and opportunities for deeper collaboration across ASEAN. 

ISCA CEO Fann Kor shared key trends shaping the Singapore accountancy profession and offered perspectives on enhancing the mobility of ASEAN professional accountants. 

On Day 2, ISCA hosted a series of dialogues where delegates exchanged views on policy developments, sustainability, and the evolving role of the accountancy profession across the region. Highlights included:

• A policy-focused sharing by ACRA on Singapore’s accountancy landscape

• Accredify’s sharing on verifying authenticity and validity of digital documents

• Insights from SGX RegCo on sustainability reporting regime for SGX-listed companies

• In-depth discussions by the ACPACC Sustainability Taskforce to align initiatives and next steps

• ISCA’s reflections on its journey to support members’ mobility beyond Singapore, enhancing the attractiveness of the profession, advancing thought leadership and strengthening Small and Medium Practices

The meetings, industry visits, and networking sessions reinforced the importance of continued collaboration and knowledge sharing across ASEAN.

The series wrapped up with a networking-turned-karaoke-session that could have passed off as ASEAN’s Got Talent. 🎤

Thank you to the ACPACC delegates for the meaningful exchange of perspectives and enthusiastic participation! We look forward to strengthening regional cooperation as the profession continues to evolve.
All limited-edition ISCA festive couplets have bee All limited-edition ISCA festive couplets have been fully redeemed. We thank our members for their enthusiastic support and participation. 

Wishing you a prosperous, healthy, and successful Year of the Horse! 🧧
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