What Can We Invest
In The Next 10 Years

At CSOP Asset Management, Adrian oversees ETF investment solutions for Brokers, Wealth Managers, and Family Offices in Singapore. Adrian is also part of a team responsible for developing sales strategy and strategic partnerships with institutions in South East Asia. Prior to joining CSOP Asset Management, he worked for RHB Asset Management where he was a Business Development Manager for mass and affluent Investors, Wealth Managers, and Intermediaries. Before that, Adrian was working for Phillip Securities and CGS-CIMB Securities in various roles, including equity advisory sales and trading, Business and Product Development.

Christopher Brankin has been CEO of TD Ameritrade Singapore since 2011 and he is responsible for managing the operations and strategic direction of the Singapore location. Previously, Mr. Brankin was with thinkorswim, Inc., which was acquired by TD Ameritrade in 2008. He has also been a head trader at the CBOE (Chicago Board Options Exchange) for a trading group specializing in equity options before joining thinkorswim in 2007.

Mr. Brankin was also a former market maker and broker from the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and has over 25 years trading experience in a variety of different financial/investment products. Beginning his career in the corn futures and options markets at the CBOT, Mr. Brankin then transitioned to Capital Markets bond trading on behalf of several of the largest U.S. investment banks.

David Smith is a Senior Investment Director based in Singapore at Aberdeen Standard Investments, where he leads ESG research and integration across Asia. David heads the Asia Responsible Investing pod, which oversees the day-to-day running of the Asian Sustainable Development Equity Fund and is a member of the GEM Responsible Investing pod. He is also responsible for leading engagement with board members and management of Aberdeen Standard Investments’ investee companies in Asia. David spearheads our public advocacy on ESG issues, representing the company at leading international organisations dedicated to improving corporate best practice. He has appeared frequently at regional conferences and industry round tables, and has written for various newspapers and professional publications globally.

Before joining Aberdeen in 2011, he worked for ISS as head of Asia (ex-Japan) research. David has a PhD in Corporate Governance and an MA in Corporate Strategy and Governance from the University of Nottingham and a BSc in Business Economics from the University of Wales. He is a CFA Charterholder.

Thiam Choon brings over 14 years of domain expertise in the trading commodities and financial future space across Asia.

At Tiger Brokers (Singapore), he is responsible for the company’s growth strategy and business operations, aligning with Tiger Brokers’ global expansion plan.

Prior to Tiger Brokers, he had worked with reputable financial and brokerage institutions including being the Chief Operating Officer at HGNH International Financial (Singapore) Pte Ltd (formerly known as Nanhua Hong Kong). Overseeing the various functions within HGNH’s portfolio, Thiam Choon has led the company to launch innovative derivative products in meeting the region’s trading and hedging needs.

Gavin, Managing Director of Futu Singapore (a subsidiary of NASDAQ-listed Futu Holdings Ltd), leads the Singapore team to grow its footprint through its intuitive & technology-driven moomoo trading platform, providing clients an enhanced & seamless trading experience.

An industry veteran of over 15 years, Gavin has held key roles as the Head of Corporate Development in UOB Kay Hian, Head of Business Development in Haitong International Financial Services (Singapore), Head of Corporate Development & Wealth Management in Phillip Capital, which he has leveraged for his current role.

He is a strong believer in providing not only products to clients, but also in providing “High Touch and High Tech” services.

He is the Portfolio Manager of Heritage Global Capital Fund, having over ten years of experience in the financial markets. He is the Director at Tat Hwa Group, a privately-held, family-owned investment holding and management company, serving as the foundation of the Group’s umbrella of companies and subsidiaries. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker at investment conferences held by SGX, RHB and CIMB, and his investment-related articles have been published internationally. He graduated with a BSc (Hons.) Economics degree from University College London (UCL).

He is the Portfolio Manager of Heritage Global Capital Fund, having over ten years of experience in the financial markets. He is the Director at Tat Hwa Group, a privately-held, family-owned investment holding and management company, serving as the foundation of the Group’s umbrella of companies and subsidiaries. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker at investment conferences held by SGX, RHB and CIMB, and his investment-related articles have been published internationally. He graduated with a BSc (Hons.) Economics degree from University College London (UCL).

Joel currently heads the Singapore equities research team at KGI Securities (Singapore), a wholly-owned subsidiary of KGI Securities, a regional financial firm with key operations in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. He has been covering Singapore equities for more than eight years. His areas of focus are on long-term structural trends in the technology, energy and healthcare sectors. Joel is frequently quoted in the media for his views on the financial markets, including Channel NewsAsia, Bloomberg, The Straits Times, The Business Times and IHS.

Lee Kian Soon is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Astral Asset Management. Mr Lee has extensive experience in investment, asset management and fund management in Asia Pacific.

Prior to joining Astral Asset Management, Lee Kian Soon was the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Mingly Corporation Singapore Pte Ltd. From 2012 - 2014, Mr. Lee was registered as a Responsible Officer (RO) with Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for License 4 (Advising for Securities) and License 9 (Asset Management). Mr Lee also worked for McKinsey & Company and Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore.

Mr Lee holds a First Class Honours, Masters in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London, UK, as well as an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Peking University, China.

Lim Yuin is the Chief Investment Strategist at Lion Global Investors. Yuin was previously the fund manager of the LionGlobal Disruptive Innovation Fund and Japan equities analyst at Lion Global Investors.

Before joining Lion Global Investors, Yuin was a senior research analyst at CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets when he was ranked top by Nikkei Starmine Japan in 2008 and 2009.

Yuin spent 15 years in the asset management and securities industries. Before that, he served as a Director of the Singapore Economic Development Board in Tokyo and as First Secretary of the Singapore Embassy in Tokyo. He has a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Tokyo and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Ong Zi Yang is a Portfolio Manager at iFAST and serves as the portfolio manager of MAPS Managed Portfolios. As an analyst, he is also responsible for the due diligence and analysis of unit trusts available on the iFAST platform. He serves as the product gatekeeper across the B2B and B2C platforms and is responsible for iFAST's widely followed recommended funds list. Zi Yang regularly contributes his views to the local media like The Business Times and Lianhe Zaobao. Zi Yang graduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from National University of Singapore.

Simon Lim Say Boon is CGS-CIMB's Melbourne-based Chief Investment Strategist. Over his 40-year career, he has worked in financial media, and banking and finance. Among other things, he has served as Chief Investment Officer for DBS Bank and Chief Investment Strategist for Standard Chartered Bank.

Say Boon has two passions—markets and martial arts. He has trained in Wing Chun Kung Fu and holds black belts in Shitoryu Karate and Shukokai Karate. Oh, and he loves a beer!

As the lead content composer for CGS-CIMB Securities’ digital investment platform ProsperUs, Tim creates engaging educational resources for millennial investors and beyond, with a focus on U.S. and Asian stock markets.

An advocate of continuous education and long-term investing, he strives to encourage young investors to help secure their financial future using explainer articles and webinars that make learning interesting, accessible, and relatable.

With his work, Tim hopes to help build ProsperUs into a responsible stakeholder and voice of reason within the financial community, espousing the merits of financial literacy and socially responsible investing for young and old alike.

You Weiren joined iFAST in 2015 and currently serves as portfolio manager of the firm’s discretionary managed portfolios, overseeing asset allocation decisions and the investment management process. He also heads the Stocks & ETFs research team, providing analysis and research coverage on companies listed on the US, Singapore and Hong Kong stock markets. Besides contributing his views to the local media, including Capital 95.8FM, Lianhe Zaobao and Channel News Asia, Weiren also speaks frequently at investment seminars and events.

Weiren earned his honours degree in Business Administration from the National University of Singapore. He is also a CFA charterholder.