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International Pressures on Switzerland: Only A First Step?
(21 May 2012, FTSE Room, Capital Tower)
An expert observer from Switzerland will comment on how Switzerland has implemented or is implementing various regulations, including also the tax cooperation agreements that Switzerland has already signed with Germany and the United Kingdom, and the new strategy of the Swiss Federal Council for Switzerland as a financial centre. The next steps in Switzerland will certainly have an influence on other financial centres and this will also be discussed.
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STEP Symposium 2012 - Focus On The Family (28 June 2012, Maxwell Chambers)
Statistics show that for every 10 new marriages in Singapore each year, about 3 end in divorce, with an average of over 7,000 divorces per annum.
STEP Singapore is pleased to present this 1/2-day Symposium that focuses on the latest issues and developments relevant to planning for families, presented by leading industry practitioners sharing from perspectives most relevant to trust and estate practitioners.
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| 17 February 2012 |
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Post Event Update: Use of Trusts in Pre-IPO
Planning (13 February 2012, Oasis Theatrette, Park Mall)
Mr. Todd Beutler and Mr. Stephen Nelson provided a
thorough analysis of Singapore, Hong Kong and China perspectives, with
an emphasis in solutions using trust structures geared for US
connections and their own experiences in this field.
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Post Event Update: Founder's Award ceremony and Lo Hei Celebration
(2 February 2012, Guild Rooms, Suntec City Mall)
STEP
Singapore welcomed in the new Year of the Dragon with a Lo Hei
celebration. This happy occasion also served to present the Founder´s
Award to our very own Gurbachan Singh for his outstanding long term
contribution to the Society.
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| 10 January 2012 |
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Post Event Update: Wills Boot Camp 2012
(10 January 2012, FTSE Room, Capital Tower)
January´s STEP event centered on the use of wills as a first step to
develop an estate planning strategy for clients and families, presented
by Lee Chiwi, CEO of Rockwills Trustee Ltd.
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| 9 November 2011 |
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Post Event Update: 3rd STEP Singapore Graduation
Ceremony (18 October 2011, Maxwell Chambers)
This year, thirty three students successfully completed
the STEP Foundation Certificate & Diploma in International Trust
Management, fourteen of which graduated with distinctions.
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Post Event Update: Family Philanthropy In Asia:
Characteristics, Trends And Challenges (18 October 2011, Maxwell
Chambers)
The growing interest in philanthropy planning among high
net worth families in Asia has led to researches being conducted to
facilitate better understanding of needs in Asia.
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| 30 December 2011 |
| President's Message |
Dear Fellow STEP Members,
With the year coming to a close, most of us would take stock of what we
have done over the past year and what we would like to achieve in the
new year. When I take stock of the Branch's events, we tried to and we
hope have achieved in presenting you with interesting and relevant
lunch talks. The STEP Asia Conference was a resounding success well
attended by members and international practitioners.
As President, I attended the STEP Branch Chairs Assembly in London
early December where I gave the audience some insights on Singapore
trust industry. I am proud to say our Branch is under the radar of STEP
worldwide community showing healthy financials and activities.
In the new year, we will continue to bring you events that brings
members together for networking, learning and sharing views. Finally, I
would like to thank our secretariat for yet another great job done for
the Branch.
Wishing you a successful and happy 2012 and look forward to your
support in 2012.
Goh Seow Chee
President, STEP (Singapore Chapter)
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| 9 November 2011 |
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President's Message
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Dear Fellow STEP Members,
STEP Singapore has just closed a hugely successful STEP
Asia Conference 2011. This conference was a sellout with 400 delegates
of which 62% were delegates from overseas. For those who could not make
it to attend the conference, you can read the summary in this
enewsletter. Besides learning and exchanging views, it was an excellent
networking time for peers in the industry. The landscape in which we
operate is challenging and ever changing but I certainly think it is an
interesting time for us. STEP produced a report “Future of Asian Trust
and Estates Report” giving an insights on where this industry is
heading. You can find the report HERE [CLICK TO DOWNLOAD]. The Committee
will continue to bring to you relevant and useful seminars, look out
for our next networking event in first quarter of 2012.
Finally, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and
a blessed year in 2012.
Goh Seow Chee
President, STEP (Singapore Chapter) (2011-2012)
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| 31 August 2011 |
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Dear Fellow STEP Members,
It is my honour to serve as President of STEP Singapore
Branch. We are faced with a choppy recovery of world economy, stringent
regulatory environment and constant changing tax regulations. I would
like to see the Branch to be used by members as a platform to share
experience and learn as we move into a challenging era of our time.
Estate planning in the recent years has changed from
what used to be "simple" planning to a more wide range, comprehensive
planning for many families. Aspects such as planning for their family
business, family governance and philanthropy are common discussion
topics with families. As professional advising families, we need to
equip ourselves with current knowledge to make our conversations with
families meaningful. To bring to bear our expertise to the families we
advise. In this connection, the Branch is committed to bring you topics
that are useful and relevant for your professional development, as you
will see in this coming STEP Asia Conference with a good range of
topics.
As the trust industry grows, we are also facing a
shortage of trust professionals. I have seen many interested persons
who would like to join our profession. Training therefore becomes
critical to bring up the skill level across the industry. In this
regard, I would like to be able to work with partners in our industry
to increase the level of professionalism of trust practitioners in
Singapore through course syllabus, course availability and enhancement.
STEP Singapore has a healthy growing membership
especially our student membership. Notwithstanding, we would like to
reach out to other professionals in Singapore, familiarise them of our
activities and encourage them to join our profession. In some ways,
these professionals' services are interconnected to our area of
practice.
I look forward to an exciting year. First and foremost,
I would like to thank my committee members for supporting me in this
journey. My fellow committee members are :-
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Mr James Aitken |
| Treasurer: |
Ms Lim Wan Peng |
| Secretary: |
Mr Alexis Medina |
| Committee Members: |
Mr Lee Chiwi and Ms Seema Bhayat |
I will keep you posted with development of our Branch
through our E newsletter. Finally, I look forward to your participation
in the Branch's activities.
Goh Seow Chee
President, STEP (Singapore Chapter) (2011-2012)
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(Please
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STEP OUT FOR THE NIGHT. STEP UP FOR A CAUSE
- The STEP (Singapore)-STA Inaugural Charity
Gala Dinner (29 June 2011, Fairmont Hotel, Singapore)
When the Organising Committee of the STEP
(Singapore)-STA Inaugural Charity Gala dinner initially took on the
challenge of organising the industry's first ever gala dinner and
further in support of a charity, we were mindful that we were making
history.
After all, the aim was not just to provide a platform to
rally the entire wealth management industry to support the "Special
Needs Trust Company" - a charitable cause in essence rooted in the
concept of "trusts" which both STEP and STA are premised upon. The
"Special Needs Trust Company" was created to help families that have
special needs children. The anxiety of parents, whether they are high
net worth or otherwise, is the same, the care of their special need
children when they pass on.
It was a fantastic first experience for STEP
(Singapore), a memorable event which would live on beyond the night for
all those involved.
The attendance was impressive for our inaugural charity
dinner, attended by more than 370 guests, supported by 23 sponsors and
almost 30 companies and individuals who booked tables and raising more
than S$111,000 for charity.
More heartening was the feedback from many guests that
they had a hugely enjoyable evening among new and old friends and
colleagues from the industry.
We certainly hope it will become a regular feature in
our calendar!
Thanks again to our Guest-of-Honour - Mdm Halimah Yacob,
our sponsors, members and guests for making the night possible.
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Goh Seow Chee |
| Immediate Past President, STEP
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President, STEP Singapore |
Chair, Gala Dinner Organising Committee
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2011-2012 Committee
We are pleased to announce STEP Committee 2011-2012 as
confirmed at the AGM on 30 June 2011:
President – Goh Seow Chee
Vice President – James Aitken
Treasurer – Lim Wan Peng
Secretary – Alexis Medina
Committee Member – Lee Chiwi
Committee Member – Seema Bhayat
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How to Become a Member
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Membership of STEP is obtainable only by examination or
other test of professional competence, for information on membership
routes click here.
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| Members’ Particulars Update |
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We have been informed by STEP UK that all STEP members
should now update their details online at www.step.org/login.
They have requested that we do not accept updates via email.
To login:
- Your username: is your STEP membership number (this can be found on
any letters you have received from STEP and your STEP membership card)
- Your password: is your surname with a capital letter.
It is important to keep your details up to date in order
to receive your STEP Journal and information on your membership,
upcoming conferences and other important details.
Instructions on how to navigate the STEP website can be
found here. However if you do experience difficulties
please email step@step.org directly.
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Tel: +65-31287781
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Fax: +65-31287781
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E-mail: secretariat@step.org.sg
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| Recruitment Classifieds Service for the Trust
Industry Launched |
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STEP Singapore has launched a cost-effective
recruitment classifieds service for prospective employers within the
vibrant trust industry.
For more details or to place your ads, please visit http://step.org.sg/recruitment.
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