Join Singapore Management University (SMU) for an exclusive thought leadership lunch in Tokyo exploring Singapore’s evolving role as a gateway for Japanese investors into Southeast Asia.

Singapore is undergoing a major financial transformation. Equity market reforms, the growth of its family office ecosystem and new cross-border investment opportunities are strengthening the city-state’s position as one of Asia’s most important financial hubs.

For Japanese investors, institutions, entrepreneurs and business leaders, Singapore offers a uniquely accessible entry point into the broader Asian growth story.

The event will feature a thought leadership session by Dr Ang Ser Keng, Principal Lecturer of Finance at SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business and Vice Chairman of Executive Committee & Director of the UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute.

This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring perspectives from Singapore and Japan, moderated by Robert Heldt, CEO & Co-founder of AIM B2B by Custom Media. Robert is a B2B marketing expert and the host of the Asia AIM podcast who helps organizations use storytelling to build trust, influence decision-makers and drive business growth. 

Panelist Sylvester Wee, CFA, Senior Advisor at Patience Capital Group, will share insights drawn from his investment experience across venture capital, private equity, fintech, AI, enterprise technology and real estate.