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We’re excited to share that Level I of the CFA Program is now officially IBF-accredited and aligned to the Skills Framework for Financial Services! 🙌 Candidates in Singapore who register for the CFA Program Level I and subsequently pass the exam at the August 2026 sitting, or any later sitting, will now be eligible for IBF Certification (IBF Qualified Level 1) and may receive funding support of up to 70% of course fees, subject to eligibility criteria. The CFA Program plays an important role in developing deep financial expertise and ethical leadership in the investment profession, and the accreditation further enhances its value for financial sector professionals in Singapore, reinforcing IBF’s commitment to uplift and support the career development of professionals across Singapore’s financial services sector. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gV4_S3jq CFA Institute CFA Society Singapore

We’ve launched PRUPrime – where flexibility meets opportunity. PRUPrime is an employment initiative created to empower mature workers with meaningful career opportunities through innovative and flexible work arrangements. Hear more from Wendy Yeo, our Head of Employee Value Proposition & Talent Acquisition, below! Prudential Assurance Company Singapore is proud to be one of the organisations selected to develop and test new employment solutions under the Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers, convened by Ministry of Manpower National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) as part of the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment. Register for our info session happening on 4 December 2025: https://lnkd.in/g-ez6cKe

Kudos to HSBC and Prudential Assurance Company Singapore for championing more age-friendly workplaces! 👏 The financial institutions are among the employers working alongside the Ministry of Manpower, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), and Workforce Singapore (WSG) to 𝐜𝐨-𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, through the Alliance for Action on Empowering Multi-Stage Careers for Mature Workers (AfA-EMW). As part of the AfA-EMW initiative, HSBC and Prudential will prototype workforce development programmes, co-shaped with support from WSG and IBF – that focus on areas such as fractional workforce and internal mobility pathways to support mature workers in their career journeys. Tripartite partnerships like AfA-EMW play a vital role in fostering inclusive workplaces. By tapping into the wealth of experience our seniors bring, we can build a more resilient and future-ready workforce. 💼🌱 About the AfA-EMW: The AfA-EMW operates under the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment (TWG-SE), convened by the Ministry of Manpower, National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). It brings together diverse stakeholders to co-create innovative solutions that support senior employment, as seniors have a wealth of experience and expertise that employers can tap on. Through the AfA-EMW, employers co-create and prototype real-world solutions to make jobs and workplaces more age-friendly, with funding and consultancy support.   #seniorworkers #tripartite #TWGSE #AfAEMW #AgeFriendlyWorkplace

🌟 The Future Skills Forum 2025 concluded with a strong reminder: shaping the future of skills and jobs in the age of AI is a shared responsibility. Across the sessions, industry leaders, innovators, educators, and workforce representatives explored how AI and GenAI are reshaping financial services — and how organisations can harness these technologies to drive growth, resilience, and inclusion. 🤖 At IBF, our mission goes beyond building AI capabilities. We are focused on nurturing the confidence and curiosity needed for continuous learning. Guided by the 3 Ups — Uplift, Upskill, and Upbuild, we remain committed to strengthening every segment of Singapore’s financial workforce for the new AI age. Key takeaways from the Forum: - Shaping the future of skills and jobs is a shared responsibility - AI may accelerate change, but organisations and workers can — and must — seize the opportunities it brings - Digital transformation is ultimately not about technology; it is about people A big thank you to CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship, and all supporting organisations and speakers for your invaluable contributions. The insights shared will continue to guide our efforts to enhance skills development and workforce readiness across the sector. Accenture AI Singapore Asian Development Bank (ADB) DBS Bank Franklin Templeton Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) Goldman Sachs Great Eastern HSBC IMDA Institute of Technical Education JPMorganChase Manulife Singapore Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Nanyang Polytechnic Ngee Ann Polytechnic OCBC Prudential Assurance Company Singapore Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) Singapore Polytechnic SkillsFuture SG SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) Standard Chartered Tatra banka Temasek Polytechnic The Nature Conservancy UOB Workforce Singapore

Building an AI-ready workforce, together   At the Future Skills Forum 2025, co-organised by CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship and IBF, leaders from financial institutions, education institutions, industry associations, and government agencies came together for closed-door roundtable discussions, where they shared their perspectives on topics such as:   🧠 Building AI-Ready Organisations - how “readiness” manifests across leadership, culture, systems, and purpose   💼 Preparing the Workforce at Scale - rethinking goals, governance, and metrics for large-scale workforce transformation   🚀 Preparing Young Talents for the AI Era – how can we ensure that our young talents can benefit from the AI revolution   A big thank you to all moderators and discussants for your time and invaluable insights! Aye Wee Yap Chetan Karkhanis Daniel Minarik Jane Lai Mark Czajkowski Mihir Selarka Yan Wei Tan Wendy Yeo Tamara Singh Adrian Ong Alvin Eng Amit Tendulkar Qamar Saleem Siew Lie Hee Sumnesh Joshi Teresa Mok Wee Siong Yeo Shayan Hazir Lotte Schou Zibell Dorcas Tan Harshid Patel Holly Fang Jude Sun Justin Loi Kiam Wee ANG Nee Tat Wong William Lim Yang-Sheng Wong Jingyuan Zhao (PhD) Kiang Khiang (KK) Tan Winnie Lim   Stay tuned for the 𝐅𝐒𝐅 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭, where we’ll share distilled takeaways from the discussions. Follow us to be the first to catch the insights. 🔗 More about the Future Skills Forum 2025: https://fsf.cfte.education   👉 Learn more about IBF: www.ibf.org.sg

A glimpse of what went on at the IBF booth in the Talent Pavilion during SFF 2025! 🚀 At the Catalyst Stage, our Director and Group Head (Workforce Development) Yan Wei Tan moderated an engaging discussion on “The Future of an AI-Enabled Career in the Financial Sector for Young Talent” with Albert Tse, CFA, CAIA, CEO, South Asia, Amundi; Justin Loi, Head of APAC Early Careers, JPMorganChase; and Brent McDougall, Head of Resourcing, Singapore and ASEAN, Standard Chartered — exploring how AI is reshaping careers and creating new opportunities for young talent. Key takeaways from the session included: 💡 Entry-level roles are evolving, not disappearing — as AI takes away the mundane and repetitive tasks, entry level roles will become more interesting and value-adding. 💡 Practical experience and mentorship matters — learn by doing, and seek out mentors who can help you grow in your field of interest. 💡 The ability to problem-solve, collaborate, adapt with courage, curiosity and resilience are important attributes to possess in an AI-enabled future. 💡The panellists shared that the internships, traineeships and mentoring programmes offered by their organisations and supported by IBF provide students with practical and real-world exposure. After the panel, students had the opportunity to connect with HR and Talent Acquisition representatives from Amundi, Credit Agricole, Prudential, Standard Chartered, UBS and UOB in a networking session.

Advancing Professional Excellence in Financial Services We are delighted to formalise our partnership with the Institute of Banking studies - Jordan (IBS) / Fintech Academy Jordan (FTA Jordan) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). IBF and IBS share a common commitment to uplifting capabilities in the financial services sector. We recognise the importance of equipping professionals with the skills and competencies needed to navigate an increasingly dynamic environment, and to contribute to a resilient and inclusive financial ecosystem. Signed by Carolyn Neo, CEO of IBF, and Dr Riyad Al-Hindawi, Director General of IBS, the MoU sets the foundation for deeper collaboration and outlines opportunities in areas such as: • Capability and skills development • Exchange of expertise and best practices • Professional standards and recognition We look forward to fostering new connections and strengthening existing partnerships to empower financial practitioners with the capabilities needed for a robust and future-ready financial sector. Siew Lie Hee Wee Cheng Tan Cindy Chou Ghassan Abushihab Fadi Brou, CCM, CAMS, CGSS, CerIFR Hana Tobassi

🌟 Imagining Our Shared Future with the Leaders of Tomorrow Leo Kai Zhi, Year 3 Banking and Finance student and Student Council President at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, took the stage at the Future Skills Forum 2025 to deliver the Youth Keynote — sharing perspectives, experiences, and ideas on behalf of his peers who aspire to join the financial sector, including: • The challenges faced by fresh graduates entering today’s workforce • The growing trend of delayed graduation and “internship stacking” • A potential solution: introducing “skills sprints” — short, real-world tasks that simulate the role a candidate is applying for — as part of hiring processes, giving fresh graduates a chance to showcase their capabilities He urged leaders to provide young talents with opportunities to demonstrate their potential — and encouraged youths to seize every opportunity, build trust, and earn credibility through their actions. 👏 Kudos to Kai Zhi for delivering a rousing and inspiring youth keynote! Follow us for more insights and highlights from the Future Skills Forum 2025 🔗 More about the Future Skills Forum 2025: https://fsf.cfte.education 👉 Learn more about IBF: www.ibf.org.sg CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship

🎯 Exploring Skills, Mindsets & AI-Readiness at the Future Skills Forum Dialogues #ICYMI — Students and HR/L&D leaders came together to explore how Singapore’s financial workforce can thrive in an AI-driven future. 🎓 Students’ Dialogue 60 students from Singapore’s Institutes of Higher Learning (Ngee Ann Polytechnic , Singapore Polytechnic , Temasek Polytechnic , Nanyang Polytechnic , Republic Polytechnic , ITE College Central ) reflected on how to stay purposeful and future-ready — by building global exposure, developing diverse skills, and balancing human plus digital capabilities. 💡 Key insights: • AI is a tool for empowerment, not replacement — humans bring creativity and context, while AI doesn’t. • Learn to use AI effectively, not fear it. • Keep a growth mindset — keep learning and evolving. 🤝 HR & L&D Dialogue HR Leaders from DBS Bank , Prudential Assurance Company Singapore and IBF shared how they are embedding AI responsibly — uplifting AI literacy, reskilling their workforce and upbuilding young talent. 🔹 Key takeaways: • DBS applies the “Triple E” approach: Education, Exposure & Experience, to bring the organisation through AI change. • Embracing change starts with culture. ✨ Both dialogues reinforced a shared belief — AI is here to enhance human potential, and success lies in equipping our workforce with the right skills and mindset. 🔗 Learn more about the Future Skills Forum 2025 → fsf.cfte.education 👉 Discover how IBF supports skills and career development → ibf.org.sg