SFDA Annual Marquee Event

Venue: The Executive Centre – Singapore Land Tower, Level 4 | 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623
Singapore

Event Details

This event will bring together our Executive Committee members to share key membership updates and future plans for SFDA. The evening will also feature an engaging fireside chat with Jean Chia, Global Chief Investment Officer at Bank of Singapore, who will share her perspectives on navigating macro uncertainty, long-term investment strategies, and what it means to invest in an age of longevity.

The event will also act as a graduation ceremony for all our members who have completed our Certificate in Fund Governance in 2026 to date. We welcome those members to attend so we can celebrate their achievements.

Feel free to bring along a friend, colleague, or plus-one who may be interested in SFDA! Please note that they will also need to register to secure their spot.

Agenda

16:30 – 17:00
Registration

17:00 – 17:05
Opening Address
Martin O’Regan

17:05 – 17:15
Membership Committee Update
Jon Robinson

17:15 – 17:45
Fireside Chat – Investing for the Long Term: Navigating Macro Uncertainty and Building Resilient Portfolios in an Age of Longevity
Jean Chia and Nicolas Huras
A fireside chat with Jean Chia, Global Chief Investment Officer, Bank of Singapore, moderated by SFDA Director Nicolas Huras

17:45 – 18:00
Graduation Ceremony

18:00 – 20:30
Networking with Cocktails and Canapes

Speakers

Jean Chia
Global Chief Investment Officer at Bank of Singapore
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Jean is a Managing Director and Head of the Portfolio Management and Research Office responsible for Macroeconomics, Investment Strategy, FX, Equity and Fixed Income Research, Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM), among others. Jean has over two decades experience including at UBS and Allianz Global Investors and holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Nicolas Huras
Managing Partner at MiCa Group
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Nicolas Huras, Managing Partner at MiCa Group, advises on asset servicing, fund structuring, and value chain optimization. A former Senior Regional Director at a leading Swiss bank, he has over 20 years of experience in finance, a strong global network, and involvement in multiple start-ups, including the Swiss Venture Philanthropy Forum. Co-author of Circular Economy – New Solutions for a Better Tomorrow (2023), he holds an MBA, a MIR, and executive diplomas from Harvard, Cambridge, and INSEAD.

Martin O’Regan
Managing Director of Solas Fiduciary Services
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Martin O’Regan is the founder and managing director of Solas, providing a truly independent directorship service, based in, and privately owned in Asia. With over 25 years of experience in investments funds and other alternative investment vehicles, Martin has held senior roles for Deutsche, Citi, Apex and UBS in Bermuda, Dubai, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Martin is licensed as a director with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). He is also Chairman of the Singapore Fund Directors Association (SFDA). He is an Executive Committee member of both the Singapore Funds Industry Group (SFIG) and Chinese Offshore Private Funds Association (COPFA).

Jon Robinson
Managing Director of Robinson Consulting
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Jon has a wide range of experience in the fund industry. He worked with investment consulting firms, Mercer and WTW, and was the first managing director for Vanguard Investments in the region. He serves as an independent director for investment funds, including VCC’s, and MAS regulated companies. His qualifications include being a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst and a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Directors.