We had a power-packed day of content and insights at the inaugural Raffles Family Office and Institutional Real Estate, Inc. Symposium on real estate and private wealth. With the theme of "Think Different", I moderated 4 panels, starting off with a spirited...
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In Convo with Ho Kwon Ping
Had a fascinating keynote dialogue with global hospitality magnate, Ho Kwon Ping at Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank mid-year outlook event. We discussed Asia’s evolving role as game changer, why it’s ready to “regain its place in the sun”, his take on...
MYMO 2023
At the recent HSBC Global Private Banking mid-year investment outlook, we looked Eastwards and Upwards. Had an engaging discussion with CIOs, Willem Sels, Cheuk Wan Fan and James Cheo, CFA, CAIA, FRM as we delved into the economic...
How to govern in a polycrisis environment?
Returning for a third edition of the Chandler Good Governance Index! This time #Singapore took the lead in government effectiveness while the United Arab Emirates made it to the top 20 for the first time. As always, I look forward to moderating the robust discussions...
Lenovo Kickoff Tokyo
Thrilled to be in #tokyo hosting and moderating for Lenovo! Great vibes and energy at the #LenovoKickoff, with global leaders and a global audience coming together face-to-face for the first time since the pandemic. Had excellent discussions...
Leading game strategy in business
Ahead of the HSBC Singapore Rugby Sevens, I had a fantastic chat with 4 rugby professionals on how #leadership and sporting strategies can be mirrored in the business arena. Great insights from prolific players and coaches Ben Ryan, Charlotte Caslick, Tim Walsh and...
Internationalism 3.0
What an exciting week celebrating HSBC’s internationalism! Against the backdrop of the HSBC women’s world championship, I had a lively discussion with HSBC’s Ashmita Acharya and Jeffrey (Chih Yee) Yap, CAIA, together with special guest, Shan Shan Feng, the first...
Maritime: Decarbonising Existing Fleets
DNV - Maritime’s 3rd “Live from Singapore” episode looked at ways to decarbonise the existing fleet, with a focus on emissions transparency and bio-fuels. I had a great discussion with François-Xavier Accard (CMA CGM), Girish Sreeraman (DNV - Maritime), Peter...
Geopolitical Outlook 2023
Back in KL after 20 years! This time to moderate a panel with former MFA permanent secretary (and ambassador to the UN and Russia), Bilahari Kausikan, on key geopolitical risks for 2023. We had an engaging discussion on the ensuing China-US balloon tensions,...








