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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
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SUMMARY:IPP Roundtable Series: Are Donor-Advised Funds the Future of Giving in Singapore and Beyond Trends and Insights on the Ground
DESCRIPTION:Participants discussed the future of DAFs within Singapore and assessed opportunities\, challenges\, and innovations DAFs can offer in propelling Singapore’s vision to be Asia’s philanthropic hub. We invited experts and professionals who convened in a technical workshop setting and heard their views\, insights and recommendations to co-create a vibrant and robust DAF ecosystem in Singapore\, for Asia. Discussion points included “How are DAFs relevant for Singapore’s aspiration as a philanthropic hub?” and “What are some areas of opportunities and challenges in creating a robust and diverse DAF ecosystem?”. \n  \nSpeaker(s): \n\nMs Theresa Cheong\nMs Joyce Teo\nMs Audrey Ng
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/ipp-roundtable-series-donor-advised-funds/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,IPP Forum,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240301T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20240222T024840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T033403Z
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SUMMARY:Family Offices and Global Impact Opportunities with the World Bank
DESCRIPTION:In the current investment environment\, where the fusion of financial strategies andEnvironmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) investments have become imperatives for driving sustainable growth\, the Wealth Management Institute (WMI) is delighted to host an illuminating session with Anshula Kant\, the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of the World Bank. This session aims to highlight key impact finance trends\, share key insights from the World Bank’s work around the globe and highlight opportunities for Family Offices to collaborate with the WorldBank on initiatives such as outcome bonds\, blended finance\, and other instruments aimed at fostering global development and sustainability. \n  \nAnshula Kant will lead the discussion by introducing key impact finance trends\, and key insights and learnings from the World Bank’s work around the globe. She will also cover impact investment opportunities with the World Bank\, emphasising their role in mobilising private capital towards development. She will delineate the WorldBank’s strategic approach towards integrating these financial instruments into their broader agenda for addressing global challenges\, highlighting successful case studies where such collaborations have led to tangible\, positive outcomes in developing countries. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/family-offices-and-global-impact-opportunities-with-the-world-bank/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240319T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20240222T025906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T033510Z
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SUMMARY:Family Office Investment Discovery – Public Markets
DESCRIPTION:About the Family Office Discovery Series\nThe Family Office Discovery Series aims to help family offices better navigate Singapore’s dynamic ecosystem. The Series provides a systematic introduction to various parts of the investment and social impact communities\, while enabling family offices to connect with like-minded peers in common areas of interest such as family office governance and management. \n  \nThe Family Office Discovery Series is proudly developed and organised by WMI\, with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). WMI is also the host of the Global-Asia Family Office Circle (GFO Circle)\, a family office network platform. \n  \nUpcoming Session: Family Office Investment Discovery – Public Markets\nJoin us for an exclusive event designed to bring together family offices and domain experts to provide an overview of the investment landscape in Singapore. \n  \nThis upcoming session will focus on public market investment opportunities in Singapore\, offering unique insights into opportunities within the dynamic environment of the public securities and derivatives markets. Speakers will include leaders from SGX as well as leading family offices in Singapore who will share their experience and perspectives on the role of Singapore public market investments in their portfolio. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/family-office-investment-discovery-public-markets/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20241011T033957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T040811Z
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SUMMARY:Impact Investment in Asia Unveiling True Change Makers
DESCRIPTION:Globally\, impact investing is becoming a key force driving positive social change. How can we achieve profound social impact while ensuring investment returns? For entrepreneurs and investors interested in impact investing\, how can they distinguish truly valuable projects in practice and avoid direct or indirect “greenwashing”?\n\nThe Caixin Asia Roundtable\, to be held in Singapore on June 21\, will bring together more than 40 professionals\, investors\, high-net-worth individuals\, and entrepreneurs to explore effective impact investing strategies in depth. The event will offer a valuable practical lesson—not only with expert sharing and case analysis\, but also through a true-or-false impact investing pitch session with participation from all attendees and expert commentary.\n\n“Impact Investing in Asia: Discovering the Real Innovators” is part of an international impact investing forum series jointly organized by Caixin International and the Ford Foundation. It is co-hosted with the GFO Circle under the Wealth Management Institute (WMI). This high-level\, closed-door roundtable aims to provide participants with actionable investment strategies\, access to Asian experts in the field of impact investing\, and institutional partners for the journey of impact investing. \n  \nStay tuned for more updates on this forum. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/impact-investment-in-asia-unveiling-true-change-makers/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240716T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20240621T022133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T040311Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Governance and Investment Insights for Family Offices
DESCRIPTION:One of the strengths of the GFO Circle is the peer sharing and learning\, based on the insights of our members. \n  \nJoin us for the next GFO Partners Circle Knowledge-Based Learning Series session\, to explore the latest governance and investment strategies shaping family offices in the US.The fireside chat will explore insights from the JP Morgan Global Family Office Survey Report 2024 on key topics including governance and decision making\, investment management\, succession planning and family office operations. \n  \nThe evening will feature global industry experts from J.P. Morgan Private Bank\, one of the Corporate Members of the GFO Circle. \n  \nHear from Elisa Shevlin Rizzo\, Managing Director\, Head of Family Office Advisory\, US & Antoine des Noyers\, Executive Director\, Southeast Asia Head of Alternative Investments\, Singapore in an interactive discussion moderated by Brian San\, Executive Director\, Programmes and Strategic Development\, WMI. They will address a critical need identified across global families – family governance and succession planning and share real-world examples and best practices that have worked well for US families. We will delve and consider strategies across global families to prepare the rising generation amidst the challenges and the opportunities identified in the Report. In addition\, we will also examine one of the top takeaways from the Report – 45% average allocation to alternatives and discuss how large institutions & pension funds approach alternatives – how that differs from the approaches from family offices\, and deep-dive into the due diligence and manager selection\, amongst others. \n  \nThis session will be especially helpful for any of our members who want to learn about relevant good practices the US and globally and how they may be relevant and tailored towards family offices in Asia. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/governance-investment-insight-family-offices/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240815T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240815T183000
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20240222T034701Z
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SUMMARY:Family Office Investments: AI & Climate Tech investment opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a venture into the world of AI and Climate Tech opportunities. Hear from leading family offices and VC firms at this session on transformative possibilities\, where AI technologies redefine industries and reshape our future\, and innovation meets sustainability\, offering a roadmap for family offices seeking sustainable and impactful investment avenues. \n  \nAGENDA \nPanel #1: Venturing into VC: Best Practices for Family Offices  \nVC firms continuously discover and nurture groundbreaking technologies with high-growth potential\, unlocking long-term value for investors. Yet\, VC remains a relatively new asset class for many family offices. In this session\, panelists will:\n– Examine considerations and challenges for family offices starting to build their VC portfolio\n– Explore why the VC asset class remains attractive in the current market environment\n– Discuss why portfolio value creation efforts by VCs are important to drive fund returns \n  \nPanel #2: Amplifying Opportunity: Artificial Intelligence  \nTechnology is evolving at an unprecedented pace\, with each innovation reshaping the way we work and live. The rapid acceleration of AI has led to an influx of VC investment\, which is likely to continue in the coming months and years.  In this session\, panelists will discuss: \n– Where are the biggest AI-driven opportunities globally and in Asia?\n– Which areas within AI are more investible?\n– How can family offices obtain exposure to opportunities in AI? \n  \nDrinks Reception & Networking \n   \nLineup of speakers:  \nRaj Ganguly\, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of B-Capital \nAngela Huang\, Managing Director\, EE Capital \nLesan Tsai\, Managing Director & Head of Private Investments\, Kiri Capital \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/family-office-investments-ai-climate-tech-investment-opportunities/
LOCATION:Wealth Management Institute\, One Marina Boulevard #16-01\, 018989\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240829T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Opportunities for High Impact
DESCRIPTION:The Family Office Discovery Series is an initiative by WMI to help family offices better navigate Singapore’s dynamic ecosystem. This Series enables family offices to connect with like-minded peers within areas of interest\, while providing a systematic introduction to various parts of the investment and social impact communities. \n  \nThis special edition has been tailored to family principals and SFO professionals who are eager to explore Asia’s dynamic philanthropy and impact capital landscape\, and understand the latest trends. \n  \nCommencing with sharing and insights from EY on Singapore’s Philanthropy Tax Incentive Scheme (PTIS)\, this interactive session will set the stage for discussions on effective capital deployment into high-impact opportunities. Participants will also explore a range of tools and platforms that funders can consider when building a strategic impact portfolio across the region. \n  \nWe warmly invite you to join us for an evening of peer sharing and knowledge exchange. \n  \nThe Family Office Discovery Series is proudly organised by the Wealth Management Institute (WMI)\, and hosted by the Global-Asia Family Office (GFO) Circle and the Asia Centre for Changemakers (ACC) that build capabilities and communities in the family office and impact capital sectors. \n 
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/uncovering-opportunities-for-high-impact/
LOCATION:Wealth Management Institute\, One Marina Boulevard #16-01\, 018989\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events,ACC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20240222T035421Z
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SUMMARY:Global-Asia Family Office Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Global-Asia Family Office Summit is a trusted platform that brought together leading family offices\, advisors\, and thought leaders from Asia\, the US\, Europe\, and around the world to convene\, learn from each other\, and address topics including investing\, family office leadership\, and social impact. \n  \nThe Summit features a premier line-up of speakers through interactive keynotes\, plenary sessions\, and masterclasses by family offices and distinguished experts from industry powerhouses. \n  \nParticipants heard directly from leading family offices who shared their first-hand experiences and learned about the most pressing issues and promising opportunities facing family offices at that time. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/global-asia-family-office-summit-2024/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241101T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260921T085850
CREATED:20240222T040127Z
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SUMMARY:Global-Asia Family Office Circle Thought Leadership
DESCRIPTION:This is an annual forum organised specially for the Global-Asia Family Office Circle members. This session\, we will see a thought leader to share more about their expertise\, insights and experience. This would be invaluable opportunity for you to gain a deeper understanding of emerging trends and network with industry leaders and fellow GFO Circle members. Attend this forumto acquire knowledge\, cultivate connections and empower yourself! \n  \nStay tuned for more updates on this forum. \n  \nGet in touch with our GFO Circle Team for event enquiries
URL:https://wmi.bestinsingapore.asia/wmi-event/global-asia-family-office-circle-thought-leadership/
CATEGORIES:GFO-Circle Events
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