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The 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 more than 150 local and foreign banks.
More information on ABS is available on the website: www.abs.org.sg.
Insolvency Practitioners Association of Malaysia (iPAM)
The Insolvency Practitioners Association of Malaysia (iPAM) was formed in 2010 to serve as an organisation for persons with interest and experience in insolvency laws and practice. One of iPAM’s main objectives is to encourage legislative reform by evaluating and focusing on the development of Malaysian law, practices, education and examination in the areas of insolvency, receivership and liquidation, business restructuring and turnaround management. iPAM consists of insolvency practitioners, drawn from licensed liquidators, insolvency professionals, lawyers, bankers and other professionals with extensive practice experience in insolvency and restructuring work.
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 world-class accountancy body of trusted professionals, contributing towards an innovative and sustainable economy. 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 Designated Entity to confer the Chartered Accountant of Singapore - CA (Singapore) - designation.
ISCA is a member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global family that brings together the members of leading institutes to create a community of over 1.8 million Chartered Accountants and students in more than 190 countries.
For more information, visit www.isca.org.sg.
Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS)
Established under the umbrella of the Singapore Accountancy Commission, the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) seeks to foster professional excellence in the areas of Business Valuation and develop Singapore into a Centre of Excellence for Business Valuation through:
- Development of competency frameworks;
- Promotion of professional valuation standards;
- Setting of ethical and professional standards of practice;
- Contributions in thought leadership, research and development;
- Provision of quality education and training curriculum; and
- Promotion of professional qualification and certification in Business Valuation
Through these initiatives, IVAS will seek to broaden the talent pool, deepen the expertise of Business Valuation professionals, upload the public trust in the role they perform and enhance the reputation of the Business Valuation profession in the region.
For more information, please visit www.sac.gov.sg.
International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC)
Founded in 1994, IWIRC is the first international professional association dedicated to enhancing the professional status of women in insolvency and restructuring. IWIRC members include over 1,200 members globally who represent every discipline of restructuring including law, crisis management, financial advisory, private equity, claims management and communications.
More information can be found at http://www.iwirc.com/.
Ministry of Law
The Singapore Ministry of Law seeks to advance access to justice, the rule of law, the economy and society through policy, law and services. Through its formulation and review of insolvency policies and legislation, the Ministry ensures the development of a sound, modern and progressive framework that balances the interests of debtors, creditors and other stakeholders. More information can be found on www.mlaw.gov.sg.
Risk Management Association, Singapore Chapter (RMA Singapore)
The Singapore Chapter of the Risk Management Association Limited (RMA Singapore), affiliated with The Risk Management Association, headquartered in Philadelphia USA, was incorporated in 1997 as a not-for-profit organization. RMA Singapore is a member-driven professional association whose objective is to further the ability of our members to identify, assess, and manage the impacts of credit risk, operational risk, and market risk on their businesses and their customers. RMA Singapore provides education and networking opportunities for our members through seminars, briefings, and social events.
For more information, please visit www.rmahq.org for more information on RMA.
Singapore Corporate Counsel Association (SCCA)
The Singapore Corporate Counsel Association is the pioneer national organisation representing the interests of in-house counsel working for companies and other entities in Singapore.
SCCA has made many contributions to the in-house Legal community:
- Curation of seminars and courses to ensure the in-house community is kept up to date with international developments.
- Networking opportunities that enable in-house counsel to stay connected with their peers.
- Legal reform, including the codification of in-house privilege, a law that directly benefits an organization that bases its legal department here in Singapore
SCCA Vision: Better Counsel, Better Corporations, Better Community
Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) is the leading organization dedicated to turnaround management, corporate restructuring, and distressed investing. Established in 1988, TMA has more than 9,000 members in 52 chapters worldwide with a dynamic and growing network in Asia. Its members consist of accountants, lawyers, bankers, fund managers and other professionals in the Restructuring sphere.
Women's International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)
Formed in 1974, the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) is a global organisation connecting female executives and decision makers around the world. WISTA International serves as a connector for its network of more than 3,800 female professionals from all sectors of the maritime industry. 54 countries support a National WISTA Association (NWA), each of which in turn is a member of and is guided by WISTA International. NWAs provide in-country and regional networking, business and skill-building opportunities, corporate visibility, and also facilitate relationships within the industry. On a global scale, WISTA members have access to an incredibly diverse network of executives in the shipping and trading field on whom they can call for referrals, connections, advice or business collaborations.
WISTA Singapore was established in 1998 as a non-profit organisation, providing a networking forum for female professionals involved in shipping, trading and related businesses within the maritime industry. WISTA Singapore is the first NWA founded in Asia, connecting women professionals working for diverse companies such as ship owners, trading houses, bunkering houses, ship brokers, charterers, ship managers, insurers, financiers and law firms.