🔋 About 85% of the energy consumed in Asia comes from fossil fuels and Asia’s demand for energy is projected to double in 2030. Asia is also most vulnerable to climate change, with large populations living close to locations prone to drought, floods, and rising sea levels. If we can successfully help Asia transition to net zero, it will go a long way in getting the world to net zero.

♻️In this Sustainability Lecture Series, organised with IBF and Robeco, to provide knowledge on sustainable investing. learn what 'Just Transition' is, how it is relevant for Financial Institutions and how to leverage environmental strategies to advance decent work, promote social inclusion and eradicate poverty.

In this insightful session with IMAA, learn the importance of a strong valuation and the actionable strategies to maximise your company's value which can lead to:

☝🏼 Attracting more investment: Better fundraising terms and a more favourable position for both founders and investors.
✌🏼 Better Business opportunities: Enhance your company’s reputation, making it more appealing to potential customers, partners, and future investors.
👌🏻 Quality Talent acquisition: Attract and retain top talent by offering competitive compensation packages, including equity-based incentives.

Not sure where you should plot your next career move in the Financial Sector? How do you navigate a changing job market without losing sight of what is important for you in a career?

If you have been pondering about your next career move, come join us for a chat with Clifford Lee, Managing Director and Global Head of Fixed Income at DBS Bank and IBF Distinguished Fellow, as he shares how he adapts to market changes and builds the career that he wants while navigating a rapidly changing industry.

DON'T SABO YOURSELF! Join us in our upcoming career webinar to learn:

- What some of these pitfalls are, and where they may occur in your job search
- Pick up simple adjustments you can make to enhance your job search
- Have your burning questions answered by our Career Advisers

DON'T SAY BOJIO, Register below 👇🏼

Navigate career change like a pro! 🚀✨

Here's a 5-step guide to help you embark on a mid-career switch, covering everything from aligning passions to unlocking transferable skills.

Singapore citizens and PRs who wish to develop their careers in the financial sector can make an appointment to speak with our Career Advisers for tailored career advisory support.

Exclusively for SFA members: Join us for an insightful session alongside Workforce Singapore, e2i, Employment & Employability Institute, and Banking and Financial Services Union (BFSU) to learn about the reskilling and upskilling resources to enhance your existing talent pool. Additionally, discover how salary support can bolster your hiring efforts!

📅 12 September 2023, Tuesday
🕑 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Registration starts at 3:15 pm)
📍80RR FinTech Hub SG, #08-01, 80 Robinson Road, Singapore 068898

Don't miss this IBF masterclass with Flame Centre, where we will hear from Wendy Tan, author of "Wholeness in a Disruptive World", and Ian Wong, Head of Group Strategy and International Management, UOB, as they share their insights on how to:

⚓️ Anchor your purpose, values, identity and responsibilities

🤗 Embrace opposites in our thinking to create cognitive flexibility and balance

🌱 Develop practical habits to clear and declutter, so that we can focus on what matters

The Skills Framework for Financial Services can help you:
✅ Identify career pathways
✅ Develop in-demand skills
✅ Stay competitive in the industry

Take charge of your skills upgrading and career planning with the help of the Skills Framework below 👇🏼

🗣️ With over 900 million members, LinkedIn remains one of the most valuable resources for a jobseeker. Join our session to take stock of how current and attractive your profile is and how your posts relate to the jobs and audiences that you are trying to attract.

📋 Our checklist will go through page aesthetics, populated content, as well as how to connect with target individuals you may not know. Set yourself up strongly for 2024 – sign up now!

🔔 Join us at this upcoming virtual fair on the 14th of November for your career development in the Financial Sector!

This event is free-of-charge and registrations are now open - don't miss out!

🤖 Technological innovations and developments in areas such as AI and Cybersecurity are transforming financial services offerings and clients’ interaction processes, leading to a booming demand for talent with the right skills to support businesses in key growth areas.

💼 What are the latest developments impacting jobs and skills that industry professionals must know? How can jobseekers and young talent unlock new opportunities to kickstart a thriving career the Financial Sector?

Join our panel of industry leaders share their insights at this fireside chat, in the Financial Sector Jobs & Skills Fair happening on 14 November.

To create meaningful and exciting career pathways for young talent in the sector, the MAS has recently launched the Polytechnic Talent for Finance Scheme (PTFS), setting aside S$8 million over the next three years to support financial institutions offering Internships, Apprenticeships, and Sponsorship opportunities to further studies for polytechnic students / graduates. University students can also participate in Work-Study Degree programmes to gain industry-relevant skills and enhance their employability.

Join us at the Financial Sector Jobs & Skills Fair on 14 November, and see how the industry is tapping into this valuable talent resource to expand the overall pipeline of talent in the financial sector and the exciting career pathways for young talent who are keen to be part of this exciting and dynamic sector.

The recent high-profile moneylaundering incident here has led to alarms ringing in the financial services industry, and even more questions raised. Join us for a robust discussion as we invite expert international and local perspectives on this area of financial crime.

Speakers:
💠 Mr John Cusack | Chair, Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime, Co-founder & Chair, GSS Development Board
💠 Mr Rayson Tan | Ex-CRO, Ex-CCO, Ex-Managing Director, IBF Fellow (2020) Compliance
💠 Ms Victoria Ting | Associate Director, Setia Law LLC
💠 Moderated by Sharon Craggs, Principal Programme Director (Asset Management and Compliance, Governance & Risk Management), WMI

Are you in compliance? Get invaluable insights and practical strategies for adapting to the changing compliance landscape in this Masterclass with ICA happening TODAY! D into critical areas such as money laundering, bribery, corruption, market abuse, ESG, cybersecurity, and more. Hop in to listen how to effectively tackle numerous compliance challenges, leverage digital technologies, foster a culture of compliance excellence, and consider the new skillset required by the modern compliance officer.

Speakers:
🔸Gaon Hart, Managing Director, Legal Advisory Worldwide (L.A.W)

🔸Joel Cook, Chief Compliance Office – Asia & Functions, Standard Chartered Bank

🔸Robin Lee, Market Development Consultant at LRN

Join us in this session to hear from senior lawyers at Tan Kok Quan Partnership, Paul Seah and Keith Tnee, as they share a brief introduction to the Singapore restructuring and insolvency regime and the stages in the lifecycle of restructuring and insolvency.

They will also provide insights on how early intervention in NPLs and distressed portfolio companies can achieve more successful workouts and turnaround outcomes and discuss selected recent cases; Hyflux, Hodlnaut, Hin Leong.

"To truly harness the power of AI, you need more than the right tools. You must understand the skills you have within your organization, identify and prioritize the skills you need for the future and create opportunities for employees to develop them."

Tap on the Future Skills Accelerator (FSA) to unleash the potential of your workforce! The FSA is a platform that leverages AI to automate the process of transforming the workforce at scale in an organisation. Financial Institutions can partner us through the FSA to develop workforce strategies with real-time industry insights, analyse training needs, automate talent development and more!

Learn more about the FSA and how it can support your workforce transformation here ⬇️

New year, new career vibes! Here's to chasing dreams, crushing goals, and embracing six resolutions that'll make our professional journey shine in 2024. 🤟

What are YOUR 2024 career goals?

Dive into the world of finance with Data Analytics! Financial institutions handle massive amounts of data daily – from customer transactions to market trends. Discover the power of turning raw data into actionable insights. 💡

Looking for an exciting career? Data Analytics in the financial sector offers diverse opportunities, massive professional growth, and a chance to make a real impact.

Join us as Gunjan Bhatt, IBF Fellow (Digital Transformation) and Asia Head of Analytics and Data Solutions at Citibank Wealth, shares his journey from Civil Engineering graduate to a leader in analytics.

👀 What are employers looking for in regulatory and compliance professionals for 2024? What are the job skills and competencies required to succeed and thrive and how have these changed?

Join WMI for this panel session to cover the market for regulatory and compliance professionals for the new year, including evergreen, new and arising trends and its drivers. This session will address the range of compliance disciplines and possible career paths in both traditional as well as upcoming areas of compliance risk management, what companies are looking for, the types of skills and qualities sought after and examples in the marketplace.

IBF is turning 50 this year!🎇

As part of our Golden Jubilee celebrations, we are introducing a commemorative logo that reflects the collaborative relationship between government, unions and industry to support the growth of the Financial Sector over the past 50 years and beyond. It embodies the story of our shared vision for the future, and symbolises the purpose that underpins IBF’s mission and mandate to support the industry to continuously learn, un-learn and relearn.

Stay tuned for updates, as we unveil new and exciting announcements! #IBF50