AIWM Regulatory & Compliance Update
We’re delighted to bring you our much-anticipated AIWM Regulatory & Compliance Update workshop for the consecutive 3rd quarter!
In partnership with Bank of Singapore, industry veterans will share their expertise and insights as we delve into the realms of cybersecurity, addressing and managing key issues faced by COOs when transitioning from segregated mandate to managed structure as well as learning the best practices for effective customer due diligence and corporate governance. Featuring a stellar line-up of speakers – Kotteri Anil Renjan, Head of Financial Crime Advisory at Bank of Singapore, Toh Wang Hin, Head of Information Security & Digital Risk at Bank of Singapore, Kelvin Sng, Head of Fund Services at Zedra Singapore and Nithi Genesan, Managing Director at Waystone Compliance Solutions, can you afford to miss this exciting workshop? Register today!
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Registration starts from 9am)
Venue: OCBC Centre South, B1 Auditorium, 18 Church St, Singapore 049479
| TIME | AGENDA | |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | Registration | |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome Note by AIWM | |
| 9:40 AM |
Opening Address Annabelle Chow, Head of Financial Intermediaries, Bank of Singapore | |
| 9:45 AM |
KYC / SOWW expectations and challenges Kotteri Anil Renjan, Head of Financial Crime Advisory, Bank of Singapore Synopsis: A concise overview of the key expectations and challenges associated with Know Your Customer (KYC) and Source of Wealth (SOW) processes, offering valuable insights to navigate these critical aspects of business operations effectively. | |
| 10:15 AM | Networking Break | |
| 10:45 AM |
Addressing Key Pain Points Keeping COOs Up At Night – Practical Steps and Considerations for Managing Challenges Kelvin Sng, Head of Fund Services, Zedra Singapore Synopsis: Transitioning from segregated mandate to managed structure - uncover key challenges facing COOs, and learn how to manage them through developing control processes and adopting best practices. | |
| 11:15 AM |
Cyber Resiliency: Practical measures to safeguarding your business Toh Wang Hin, Head of Information Security & Digital Risk, Bank of Singapore Synopsis: Learn practical measures to enhance cyber resiliency and be equipped with actionable strategies to safeguard your business against cyber threats. Ensure long-term success in the digital landscape. | |
| 11:30 AM |
Corporate Governance Nithi Genesan, Managing Director, Waystone Compliance Solutions (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Synopsis: Corporate governance encompasses the framework through which decisions are made, accountability mechanisms are in place and allows fund managers to carry out their fiduciary duties to all relevant stakeholders. Corporate governance enhances credibility and resilience of fund managers which increases ability to attract investors, manage risks effectively and operate ethically and sustainably. Learn more on the regulatory framework and the key principles, segregation of duties to mitigate conflicts of interest as well as measures for effective corporate governance. | |
| 12:00 PM | Q&A | |
| 12:30 PM | Event Ends | |
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Kotteri Anil Renjan
Kotteri Anil Renjan
Anil Renjan is a seasoned Know Your Customer (“KYC”) practitioner with over 15 years of client due diligence experience in the banking industry, of which 14 years in the private banking KYC due diligence space. He is currently the Head of Financial Crime Advisory (“FCC Advisory”) in Bank of Singapore and his teams are responsible for the on-boarding and periodic reviews for high risk clients. He is also responsible for the KYC and source of wealth due diligence standards across the entire client lifecycle for the Bank.
Prior to Bank of Singapore, Anil was the South Asia Head of On-boarding at Credit Suisse, Singapore Branch where he was responsible for the on-boarding of clients in Singapore, India and Australia. Anil has a Diploma in Compliance with the International Compliance Association and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.
Toh Wang Hin
Toh Wang Hin
Wang Hin is currently the Head of Information Security & Digital Risk for Bank of Singapore, where she is responsible for second line risk governance and oversight relating to technology, information and cyber risk. She has more than 20 years of experience with functional responsibilities across all three lines of defence in Investment Banking, Wholesale Banking and Private Banking industries.
Kelvin Sng
Kelvin Sng
Kelvin has significant expertise in developing and delivering solutions for clients across traditional and alternative funds, as well as insurance funds in the public and private domain.
Kelvin has 20 years’ experience in the financial services industry. His area of expertise is fund and investment services. He also has extensive experience working with global banks and public institutions.
Kelvin has held several senior roles with leading banks and service providers. He started his career at a public listed securities brokerage company as a financial analyst. He then moved on to join leading global fund administrators, banks and an asset management company.
His roles included responsibilities encompassing regional sales, business development, client management, portfolio valuation and operations. Throughout his career, Kelvin has focused on helping clients in fund structuring and product launches, and in improving their operational controls and governance.
Kelvin was also Head of Fiduciary Services with a global bank and served as Resident Manager for its trust business in Singapore, where he was responsible for fiduciary services across private and public funds.
Kelvin graduated from Nanyang Technological University with an accounting degree. He is a CFA charterholder and a Chartered Accountant of Singapore.
Nithi Genesan
Nithi Genesan
Nithi Genesan is the Managing Director of Compliance in the Singapore operation of Waystone Compliance Solutions. A compliance and regulatory specialist, Nithi has over 15 years of experience working within the financial sector and an in-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations of the financial markets. Nithi’s vast experience includes working within securities, asset management, insurance, financial advisory and payment services.
At Waystone, Nithi manages numerous regulatory projects for large institutions and oversees the Compliance Team, providing the team with direction and oversight as they support clients with ongoing compliance matters including, obtaining licenses, internal audits, preparing for MAS inspections, providing compliance gap analysis and compliance training.
An experienced compliance trainer, Nithi conducts training for institutions ranging from asset management entities to top-tier banks. This includes working with the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) to obtain accreditation for compliance training courses in Singapore and working with the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) to establish compliance training.
Prior to joining Waystone (previously Argus Global), Nithi was Head of the Singapore operation for a well-established compliance consulting firm in the Asia-Pacific region. In this role, Nithi maintained a proven track record for consulting with financial institutions and intermediaries and managed numerous compliance projects for large institutions.
Note:
As part of the building’s security protocol, please bring along your ID to register at the security counter at OCBC Centre South.
See you there!
Important Notes:
1) Certificates of Attendance (COA) are issued based on attendance records.
2) A SGD150.00 event cancellation fee per person is applicable for this event.
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