FSN Network - Reverse Takeover as an Alternative & The Changing Role of Accountants in the Financial Services Industry

FSN Network - Reverse Takeover as an Alternative & The Changing Role of Accountants in the Financial Services Industry

Reverse Takeover as an Alternative

Companies preparing for an initial public offering (IPOs) may wish to consider listing via a Reversed Takeover (RTO). Typical questions include: 1. If we can qualify for IPO, why go through a RTO? 2. Is not an RTO a Back Door Listing? 3. What are the comparative advantages of a listing via a RTO?

Mr George Thia, FCCA, CPA will share with you his in-depth knowledge about RTOs in the Singapore context and why an RTO is a more attractive route. This will include an elaboration of the factors to consider before deciding on the timing of the RTO, the preparatory work involved in the RTO process and pitfalls to avoid.

From Back office to Board room – The Changing role of Accountants in the Financial Services industry

As the economy stabilizes and businesses in Singapore prepare for the inevitable upturn, demand for back and middle office professionals such as finance within Financial Services continues to grow. Financial professionals are now at a premium. In addition, as financial service institutions look to leverage greater cost efficiencies globally, many back-office functions such as finance are being concentrated into Asian city locations as they look to migrate from higher cost centres to lower cost centres in locations such as Singapore. This creates more job and career opportunities for finance professionals here.

As an accountant and/or financial services professional, how should you position yourself to take advantage of this changing employment landscape?

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