7th Annual Private Wealth Asia Singapore Forum

Ken Chew is the Chief Executive Officer of IWC Management (formerly XIN Fund Management), a forward-thinking platform that leverages its legacy as a licensed fund management company to create innovative investment products and solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the Asian wealth management landscape. Under Ken's leadership, IWC Management has repositioned itself to align with global mega-trends, focusing on transformative and impactful investment opportunities in technology, healthcare, ESG, and beyond. Previously, Ken served as Deputy CEO of XIN Fund Management, where he played a pivotal role in transforming a single-family office into a licensed fund management company, managing diverse asset classes, including technology and art funds. His career highlights also include serving as COO of DigiFT, where he led operations for the world's first decentralized security token trading platform within a regulated sandbox, pioneering the integration of DeFi with financial assets. Ken's extensive experience spans investment and asset management across public and private markets, with expertise in real estate investments in China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Southeast Asia. He has successfully invested and managed complex projects in AI, blockchain, fintech, IoT, and healthcare, reflecting his passion for transformative technologies that drive societal progress. With a background in senior roles at renowned organizations such as Sasseur REIT, Fosun Group, and CapitaLand, Ken brings a unique blend of analytical acumen, creative problem-solving, and a vast network across private, public, and government sectors. His commitment to transgenerational, transformative, and impactful (TTI) investments underscores his vision to create long-term value while contributing to the betterment of society. Ken is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, recognized for his ability to bridge traditional and innovative investment practices, making him an ideal contributor to discussions shaping the future of private wealth and family office strategies in Asia.

Kenneth is responsible for regional selection of mutual funds and evergreen private market funds for Retail and Wealth client segments. He joined DBS in 2012 as a Graduate Associate and has 10 years of experience in Fund Selection and Investment Advisory. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and is a CFA charter holder.

Yazid is the Head of Funds Selection at Bank of Singapore and he plays a key role in developing the funds platform and ESG framework for funds in the Bank. He has over a decade of experience in the institutional investment space in which he was primarily responsible for the external fund management and asset allocation in a sovereign wealth fund in Brunei. He graduated from the University of Cambridge with an MPhil in Economics. He is also a CFA Charterholder and obtained the Certificate in ESG Investing from CFA