Pre-Budget 2025 Roundtable - Building a Vibrant and Resilient Economy in Uncertain Times

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Synopsis:

The 16th edition of the ISCA Pre-Budget Roundtable was held on 14 January 2025.

Themed “Building a Vibrant and Resilient Economy in Uncertain Times”, our highly anticipated annual roundtable had a diverse panel of 15 speakers and over 100 attendees—representing government agencies, business leaders, and accountancy & finance professionals. Together, we explored various economic concerns, possible risks as well as solutions, and how our national needs can be addressed in the upcoming Budget 2025 to align with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s vision of building a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready Singapore.

Co-chaired by Mr Liang Eng Hwa, Chairperson, Government Parliamentary Committee (Finance, Trade and Industry) and Mr Don Wee, FCA (Singapore), Council Member of ISCA, the vibrant dialogue provided invaluable insights and practical recommendations on supporting businesses in this climate of uncertainty driving sector-specific application of artificial intelligence, promoting professional skills-based volunteerism and effectively harnessing the experience of seniors as Singapore transitions towards becoming a super-aged society. 

  • Prof Ang Hak Seng, Chairperson, ISCA Charity Accounting Committee (CAC)
  • Mr Chua Han Teng, Economist, DBS Bank, The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)
  • Ms Lee Su Shyan, Associate Editor, The Business Times
  • Mr Lennon Tan, President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
  • Mr Liew Nam Soon, EY ASEAN Regional Managing Partner; EY Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner, Ernst & Young
  • Mr Lim Chee Kean, Council Member, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
  • Mr Ong Pang Thye, Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
  • Mr Sam Liew, President, Singapore Computer Society (SCS)
  • Ms Selena Ling, Council Member, Institute of Valuers and Appraisers of Singapore (IVAS)
  • Mr Shariq Barmaky, Country Managing Partner, Deloitte Singapore
  • Mr Sutat Chew, Protem Chairman, SGListCos
  • Mr Tham Sai Choy, Chairman, Tax Academy of Singapore
  • Mr Yuit Ang, President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME)

 

Intended For:

  • Audit Professionals / PAIP 
  • Finance Professionals  / PAIB 
  • Public Sector Finance
  • C-suite & Directors

 

Competency Mapping: 

  • CPE Category "Others" = 2.0 CPE Hours

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Liang Eng Hwa

Chairperson, Government Parliamentary Committee (Finance, Trade and Industry) Member of Parliament, Bukit Panjang SMC

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Don Wee

Retired Member Of Parliament, Singapore; Retired Council Member, ISCA; Advisor, MIT ESG LLP, Carbon Next SDN BHD & Digital Assets Association

Don Wee brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in banking, public service, and sustainability advisory. He currently serves in a bank’s innovation group, following three years in its corporate sustainability office, where he integrated ESG principles into business and financial strategies. In his present role, he drives the adoption of advanced technologies and sustainability frameworks to strengthen organisational resilience and long-term value creation. A Fellow Chartered Accountant of Singapore and CPA Australia, Don has advised corporates, public institutions, and charitable organisations on sustainability reporting, governance, and regulatory compliance. As a former Member of Parliament, he actively contributed to policy discussions on finance, governance, and sustainability, equipping him with a unique perspective on the policy intents behind regulatory changes in Singapore and other developed economies.Don is also the Founding Advisor of MIT ESG Consultancy LLP, a boutique advisory firm focused on ESG reporting and assurance in Southeast Asia, and advises another firm specialising in carbon accounting, reporting support, and analytics. With his combined expertise in financial services, regulatory insights, and public policy, Don is well-placed to help participants understand the evolving sustainability landscape and translate policy intent into practical organisational outcomes.
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Ang Hak Seng

Chairperson, ISCA Charity Accounting Committee (CAC)

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Chua Han Teng

Economist, DBS Bank, The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)

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Lee Su Shyan

Associate Editor, The Business Times

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Lennon Tan

President, Singapore Manufacturing Federation

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Liew Nam Soon

EY ASEAN Regional Managing Partner; EY Singapore and Brunei Managing Partner, Ernst & Young

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Lim Chee Kean

Council Member, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)

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Ong Pang Thye

Vice Chairman, Singapore Business Federation (SBF)

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Sam Liew

Chief Executive, Gov+ Deputy CEO at NCS Singtel Group MC Board Member at Gardens by the Bay Imm. Past President, SCS

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Selena Ling

Council Member, Institute of Valuers and Appraisers of Singapore (IVAS)

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Shariq Barmaky

Country Managing Partner, Deloitte Singapore

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Chew Sutat

Protem Chairman, SGListCos

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Tham Sai Choy

Chairman, Tax Academy of Singapore

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Ang Yuit

President, Association of Small & Medium Enterprises (ASME)

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2 CPE Hours

Lesson(s)

4

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