18-22 September 2017 Purpose, Values & Culture How Does It Drive Governance?

Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)

The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) plays an active role in promoting and representing the interests of the banking community in Singapore. In doing so, ABS works closely with the relevant government authorities towards the development of a sound financial system in Singapore.

Since its establishment in 1973, ABS has promoted common understanding among its members and projected a unifying voice on banking issues.

It has brought its members closer together through various guidelines and banking practices as well as the support of projects of mutual benefit to face the challenges of the financial and banking community in Singapore.

Today, ABS has a membership of 160 local and foreign banks. Further information on ABS is available on the website: www.abs.org.sg.

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)

About the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is the national regulator of business entities, public accountants and corporate service providers in Singapore. ACRA also facilitates the development of business entities and the public accountancy profession. As a regulator and facilitator, ACRA constantly strives to provide a responsive and trusted regulatory environment for businesses, public accountants and corporate service providers and make Singapore the best and trusted place for doing business. ACRA's role is to achieve synergies between the monitoring of corporate compliance with disclosure requirements and regulation of public accountants performing statutory audit. ACRA's goal is to make good corporate governance, quality corporate financial reporting and high quality audit the hallmarks of our financial and corporate sectors.

For more information, please visit: www.acra.gov.sg

Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC)

The Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance that spearheads the development of Singapore's accountancy sector with the vision of developing Singapore into a leading global accountancy hub. SAC is working to achieve this by deepening the skills of the accountancy talent pool through professional qualification programmes; developing the industry by helping to build business capabilities to capture growth opportunities; and creating a hub and exchange by building Singapore into a centre for thought leadership.

For more information, please visit www.sac.gov.sg

CapitaLand

CapitaLand is one of Asia's largest real estate companies. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, it is an owner and manager of a global portfolio worth over S$80 billion as at 30 June 2017, comprising integrated developments, shopping malls, serviced residences, offices, homes, real estate investment trusts (REITs) and funds. Present across more than 150 cities in over 30 countries, the Group focuses on Singapore and China as core markets, while it continues to expand in markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

CapitaLand's competitive advantage is its significant asset base and extensive market network. Coupled with extensive design, development and operational capabilities, the Group develops and manages high-quality real estate products and services. It also has one of the largest investment management businesses in Asia and a stable of five REITs listed in Singapore and Malaysia – CapitaLand Mall Trust, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand Retail China Trust and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust.

DBS - Living, Breathing Asia

DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia, with over 280 branches across 18 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS has a growing presence in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings, are among the highest in the world.

DBS is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, and was named "World's Best Digital Bank" by Euromoney in 2016. The bank has also been recognised for its leadership in the region, having been named "Asia's Best Bank" by several publications including The Banker, Global Finance, IFR Asia and Euromoney since 2012. In addition, the bank has been named "Safest Bank in Asia" by Global Finance for eight consecutive years from 2009 to 2016.

DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region's most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, and positively impacting communities through supporting social enterprises, as it banks the Asian way. It has also established a SGD 50 million foundation to strengthen its corporate social responsibility efforts in Singapore and across Asia.

With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. The bank acknowledges the passion, commitment and can-do spirit in all of our 22,000 staff, representing over 40 nationalities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.

Singtel

Singtel is Asia's leading communications group. We provide a diverse range of services including fixed, mobile, data, internet, TV infocomms technology (ICT) and digital solutions.

Headquartered in Singapore, Singtel has more than 30 years of operating experience and played a pivotal role in the country's development as a major communications hub.

Optus, our subsidiary in Australia, is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.

We are also strategically invested in leading companies in Asia and Africa, including Bharti Airtel (India, South Asia and Africa), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines) and Advanced Info Service (Thailand).

We work closely with our associates, leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience to lead and shape the communications market. Together, the Group serves over 550 million mobile customers around world.

Singtel is one of the largest listed Singapore companies on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation. The Group has a vast network of offices throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the USA, and employs more than 23,000 staff worldwide.

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. It offers business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

ACCA supports its 188,000 members and 480,000 students in 181 countries, helping them to develop successful careers in accounting and business, with the skills required by employers. ACCA works through a network of 100 offices and centres and more than 7,110 Approved Employers worldwide, who provide high standards of employee learning and development. Through its public interest remit, ACCA promotes appropriate regulation of accounting and conducts relevant research to ensure accountancy continues to grow in reputation and influence.

Founded in 1904, ACCA has consistently held unique core values: opportunity, diversity, innovation, integrity and accountability. It believes that accountants bring value to economies in all stages of development and seek to develop capacity in the profession and encourage the adoption of global standards. ACCA's core values are aligned to the needs of employers in all sectors and it ensures that through its range of qualifications, it prepares accountants for business. ACCA seeks to open up the profession to people of all backgrounds and remove artificial barriers, innovating its qualifications and delivery to meet the diverse needs of trainee professionals and their employers.

More information is here: www.accaglobal.com.

ACI Singapore

"Formed in 1973, we are the standard bearer for financial markets' professionals in Singapore. Our history has been inextricably linked to Singapore's emergence as a leading financial centre in the world. ACI Singapore is affiliated to ACI - The Financial Markets Association, the global umbrella body of financial markets associations, based in Paris.

ACI Singapore conducts an array of activities that are committed to the professional development of market practitioners, as well as providing a platform for networking and the building of professional relationships between practitioners in the financial markets industry. Recognizing the need for professionalism in the entire transaction chain, regular courses are conducted not only for the front office dealers and traders, but also for the professionals in the Middle Office and Support functions. As for social networking events, there are quarterly evening forums, including wine appreciation nights & also the annual ACI Singapore Charity Golf & Gala dinner which our members can look forward to.

Our mission is to be the leading association of wholesale financial market professionals, contributing to professional and market development through education, promotion of market best practices & adherence to professional codes of conduct, technical advice and networking events."

Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) is committed to excellence in governance. We make a positive impact on society and the economy through governance education, director development and advocacy. AICD is the largest directors institute in the world, a founding member of Global Network of Directors Institutes (GNDI) and a member of the World Economic Forum. Their 40,000 members form part of an influential network of global leaders in 70 countries across Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Europe and America.

AICD offers world class courses and advisory services that have helped lift global governance standards. Their training focusses on governance for international directors and raises awareness of risks, drives performance through strategic decision making and builds knowledge of the international legal environment, which underpins global trade.

AICD has an expanded advocacy role, and are champions of diversity and thought leaders on national and international issues. The AICD 2017 Blueprint for Growth recommends serious and achievable measures to boost productivity and prosperity.

CFA Singapore

Established in September 1987, CFA Singapore (formerly known as the Singapore Society of Financial Analysts -SSFA) is a professional society that brings together practitioners in the investment and fund management industry in Singapore. Its principal objective is to promote and uphold professional standards and ethical practice in financial analysis and investment management in Singapore. CFA Singapore is the 8th largest Member Society of CFA Institute, with over 3,400 as of March 2016.

Founded in September 1987, CFA Singapore is the first CFA Member Society of CFA Institute outside North America. CFA Singapore is a founding member of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS). The Society runs a suite of programmes for members, CFA candidates and the investment community at large, including Professional Development talks and seminars, networking sessions, continuing education workshops, CFA & Claritas Investment Certificate information sessions and examination review classes, and Career Development talks.

CPA Australia

Founded in 1886, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest professional accounting bodies representing more than 160,000 members working in 118 countries around the world, with more than 25,000 members working in senior leadership positions.

We have offices in markets throughout the world, including all Australian capital cities, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

CPA Australia advances its members' interests through education and knowledge exchange, the development of professional networks, advocacy in relation to policy, standards and regulation and the promotion of value of CPA Australia members to employers, government, regulators and the public. The world-renowned CPA designation is synonymous with professional credibility and international portability. CPA Australia has been operating in Singapore for 63 years, having arrived in this market in 1954 under the auspices of the Colombo Plan.

For more information, please visit cpaaustralia.com.au.

Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS)

Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS) is a non-profit professional institute registered with the Registry of Societies.

CSIS mission is to promote effective governance and administration of organisations in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. As such, it sets the training and performance standards of corporate secretaries and governance professionals, and also the code for ethics and professional conduct.

CSIS advocates timely compliance and good governance in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. It strongly advocates good practices and thought leadership through guidance and education to create awareness high standards of governance in the above mentioned sectors.

CSIS is an authoritative voice on matters affecting the status and conduct of its membership. Its membership comprised principally of chartered secretaries; and interest groups namely company secretaries, governance professionals and business executives involved in governance, ethics and compliance of public, private and not-for-profit organisations. Members are responsible for supporting their board of directors and management in matters such as board practices, compliance, regulation and legal matters, shareholder relations and subsidiary management.

CSIS seeks to be a positive force for responsible corporate governance, providing news, research, good practices and professional development and education through seminars and conferences. This commitment to disseminate knowledge ensures that members receive continual flow of up-do-date information as part of a career long professional development process.

CSIS is a strategic partner of the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA). It also works closely with regulatory authorities namely Competition Commission Singapore (CCS), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), Suspicious Transactions Reporting Office (STRO) and Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Its international alliances are the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), a founding member of the Corporate Secretaries International Association (CSIA) and a member of the Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA).

Chartered Secretaries Institute of Singapore (CSIS) is formerly known as the Singapore Association of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (SAICSA) and the new name took effect in February 2016

Financial PR

Financial PR is an award-winning investor relations specialist with regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and The People's Republic of China. Backed by in-depth knowledge in finance and investing, as well as extensive contacts in the media and investment community, the Group helps listed companies in the region to design and execute strategic investor relations programmes as well as to communicate with investment communities across Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the PRC.

Financial PR is an award-winning investor relations specialist with regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and The People's Republic of China. Backed by in-depth knowledge in finance and investing, as well as extensive contacts in the media and investment community, the Group helps listed companies in the region to design and execute strategic investor relations programmes as well as to communicate with investment communities across Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the PRC.

Through its regional network and focus on continuous innovation, Financial PR is well-placed to bring its standards and best practices to thriving international markets as it aspires to become not just the No. 1 Investor Relations firm in Singapore, but across Asia and beyond.

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA)

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is the national accountancy body of Singapore. ISCA's vision is to be a globally recognised professional accountancy body, bringing value to our members, the profession and wider community. There are over 32,000 ISCA members making their stride in businesses across industries in Singapore and around the world.

Established in 1963, ISCA is an advocate of the interests of the profession. Possessing a Global Mindset, with Asian Insights, ISCA leverages its regional expertise, knowledge, and networks with diverse stakeholders to contribute towards Singapore's transformation into a global accountancy hub.

ISCA is the Administrator of the Singapore CA Qualification and the Designated Entity to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore - CA (Singapore) - designation.

ISCA is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW). CAW brings together 11 chartered accountancy bodies connecting and representing the interests of over 1.6 million members and students globally.

For more information, visit www.isca.org.sg.

Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS)

The Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS) was formed on 22 September 1997. It is a representative body of investment managers spearheading the development of the industry in Singapore.

By fostering high standards of professionalism and promoting exemplary practice among members, IMAS seeks to set the benchmark for the investment and fund management industry in Singapore.

It also serves as a forum for members in discussions as well as a collective voice where representation is needed on behalf of the investment management industry, facilitating training for its members, and contributing towards investor education.

For more information, visit the IMAS website at www.imas.org.sg

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Singapore is a professional organisation dedicated to the advancement and development of the internal audit profession. Established in 1976, members of IIA Singapore belong to a global community of more than 180,000 professionals in over 190 countries who share a common vision to advance their professional growth in internal auditing and add value in their organisations.

Our 2,700 members work in internal auditing, accounting, risk management, governance, compliance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

Institute for Financial Literacy (IFL)

Who we are?
The Institute for Financial Literacy (IFL) is a collaboration between MoneySENSE (a national financial education programme) and Singapore Polytechnic.

We provide complimentary and unbiased financial education programmes to working adults with the objectives of helping them acquire knowledge and skills to attain higher levels of financial literacy and financial well-being. We help people make informed financial decisions.

How can we help you?
The Institute of Financial Literacy (IFL) to provide free talks and workshops on basic money management, financial planning and personal investing to the public. Therefore, if your organisation would like a complimentary talk to be conducted for your staff (at your premises), do click on our logo or contact us @ email (IFL@sp.edu.sg) or telephone (6870 8383). Members of SIAS and individuals are most welcome to attend our talks for the public: finlit.sg/public-events.

IRPAS

Run by IROs for IROs, IRPAS is a voluntary commitment by a team of IR veterans united by the same dedication to build a community for fellow IR practitioners. It aims to empower members through education, professional development and networking initiatives, and to promote the sharing of IR knowledge and practices through internal research and partnerships with leading institutions and IR societies around the world.

IRPAS was established in 2006 by leading IROs, supported by SGX, with the primary objectives of championing IR best practice, enhancing professional competencies and elevating the overall standard of the IR profession in Singapore.

IRPAS has approximately 200 members comprising representatives from companies across sectors listed on the Mainboard and Catalist of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), as well as private organisations, financial communications advisors and service providers from around the region. IRPAS seeks to represent the views of its members and provide the platform to facilitate dialogue between IROs, regulators and the wider investment community.

Newgate Communications

Newgate Communications is a strategic communications consultancy focusing on corporate communications, capital markets communications and public affairs. We are headquartered in London, with a global network spanning over 30 cities.

Our Singapore team has an unmatched track record advising on some of the most complex and high-profile capital market transactions, including the largest IPO in Singapore's history and many of the largest M&A transactions in this region.

Our clients include blue-chip names across various industries, with a significant number of clients in the financial services, food & beverage, offshore & marine, and real estate sectors. Our consultants have advised many of our clients for over 10 to 15 years, either on a retained or repeat project basis.

For more information, please visit www.newgatecomms.com.sg.

Securities Association of Singapore

The Securities Association of Singapore was formed in 2001 by the retail stockbroking companies in Singapore with the primary objectives of promoting the securities and investment industry and supporting a sound industry structure for investors.

Over the years, its membership has grown in size which includes retail stockbrokers and leading OTC providers from the securities and investment industry. We aim to promote investment knowledge and skills among retail investors and uplift the high industry standards through public education and awareness programs.

The SAS provides a strong platform for members to actively engage regulators, policy makers and other players in the securities industry on strategic, regulatory, technology and operational issues that affect the industry. By galvanising members together as one voice, members are able to present collective views and proposals to regulators and authorities. They are able to enjoy better rates from vendors through collective negotiation powers and economy of scale. Various industry workgroups are formedto share views and address industry issues.

Training programmes are continuously developed to educate and upgrade the expertise and professionalism of members in the securities and investment industry.

Black Sun

Black Sun is a stakeholder communications company.

We believe that in today's fast moving and highly uncertain world, successful businesses are those able to deliver long-term value to the people around them – their stakeholders. When stakeholders are heard, engaged and inspired, businesses are understood, trusted and supported. They are more valued by their stakeholders and perform better.

What we do :
We help organisations define, articulate and communicate how they create value for stakeholders. We deliver inspiring communications that reach, engage and influence stakeholders.

How we make a difference :
We create more valued organisations in the eyes of stakeholders

RSM

RSM is the sixth largest audit, tax and consulting network globally. In Singapore, we are the largest outside the Big 4 serving the compliance and governance needs of internationally active businesses. We also support businesses with advice and solutions in Accounting, HR & Payroll, Business Process Outsourcing, IT Management, and Executive Search & Placement.

Our Risk Advisory unit is a leading risk advisory practice. We adopt an insightful and customised approach with in-depth industry experience to help companies define their risk governance and risk management framework. We aim to provide our clients with a structure to proactively manage risks as they pursue business growth and opportunities. We advise C-suite and Boards on corporate governance, internal controls, enterprise risk assessment and technology, fraud risks, IT security & privacy, as well as Board leadership matters.

Stewardship Asia Centre

Stewardship Asia Centre is a thought leadership centre promoting stewardship and governance across Asia. Together with like-minded partners, Stewardship Asia strives to make an impact in corporate and investor stewardship through research, standards-setting, specialised services, customized programmes and outreach opportunities. The Stewardship Asia Roundtable which is the Centre's flagship event, brings together the region's influential thinkers and leaders for a dynamic exchange of ideas on advocating sound stewardship and governance in their organisations and businesses. This platform will allow invited steward-leaders to mutually share best-in-class practices and experience in promoting stewardship and governance applications which will create wealth for stakeholders and benefit the larger community over the long term.

Stewardship Asia is a non-profit organisation supported by Temasek.