Meet the individuals from the Secretariat team who support all the engagements and initiatives of the all the various committees within IMAS. The team is responsible to amplify the voices of the collective players in the industry with relevant regulators in Singapore and international government bodies.
Carmen Wee is Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS). She is a veteran of the Singapore investment management industry. Between 2008 and 2012, she was Head of Sales for South Asia at Natixis Global Asset Management. She was also previously Senior Vice-President, Head of Distribution, South Asia, Investment Management Division at Lehman Brothers; and Director, Marketing and Client Services - Institutions at DBS Asset Management.
Before moving into the investment management industry, she was a Deputy Director at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where she led initiatives to encourage the development of both the debt markets and fund management industry in Singapore following the Asian Financial Crisis. Carmen held the position of Director, Head of Career Services at NUS Business School, and is a co-owner of PhysioMotus, a physiotherapy clinic at Novena Medical Centre.
Yvonne is Director at IMAS, where she is responsible for supporting the CEO in the running of the Secretariat and members’ activities of the Association. This includes coordinating the initiatives of various IMAS’ committees and working groups to drive the development of the investment management industry in Singapore and facilitate our engagement with regulators.
Katherine is to drive IMAS Strategic Digital Initiatives, to increase the awareness amongst IMAS members in the adoption of digitalization in the asset management industry and to chart a roadmap to help members move along with the changes, to innovate and to stay relevant.
She is responsible for managing the IMAS Digital Programs Office, foster deep relationships with IMAS members to better understand the problem areas that could be resolved through technology via the various initiatives and working with various agencies and consultants to ensure that the asset management agenda is represented in our drive to create a Smart Nation.
Juliet joined IMAS in March 2011 and is responsible for the general management of finance, human resource and operational matters of the Association.
Carmen Wee is Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS). She is a veteran of the Singapore investment management industry. Between 2008 and 2012, she was Head of Sales for South Asia at Natixis Global Asset Management. She was also previously Senior Vice-President, Head of Distribution, South Asia, Investment Management Division at Lehman Brothers; and Director, Marketing and Client Services - Institutions at DBS Asset Management.
Before moving into the investment management industry, she was a Deputy Director at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), where she led initiatives to encourage the development of both the debt markets and fund management industry in Singapore following the Asian Financial Crisis. Carmen held the position of Director, Head of Career Services at NUS Business School, and is a co-owner of PhysioMotus, a physiotherapy clinic at Novena Medical Centre.
Yvonne is Director at IMAS, where she is responsible for supporting the CEO in the running of the Secretariat and members’ activities of the Association. This includes coordinating the initiatives of various IMAS’ committees and working groups to drive the development of the investment management industry in Singapore and facilitate our engagement with regulators.
Katherine is to drive IMAS Strategic Digital Initiatives, to increase the awareness amongst IMAS members in the adoption of digitalization in the asset management industry and to chart a roadmap to help members move along with the changes, to innovate and to stay relevant.
She is responsible for managing the IMAS Digital Programs Office, foster deep relationships with IMAS members to better understand the problem areas that could be resolved through technology via the various initiatives and working with various agencies and consultants to ensure that the asset management agenda is represented in our drive to create a Smart Nation.
Juliet joined IMAS in March 2011 and is responsible for the general management of finance, human resource and operational matters of the Association.
Maurise joined IMAS in March 2020 as the programme manager to build up the digital and technology initiatives and efforts for the asset management industry. She also has her involvement in the China Working Group to facilitate discussions among work group members, local regulatory and relevant authorities in China.
Benedict joined IMAS in June 2019 as a Strategy Analyst to drive and support the implementation of strategic industry development programs to grow and maintain Singapore’s leadership as an asset management industry hub in Asia.
Kai Xiang joined IMAS in 2020 as a Business Analyst to support the various industry initiatives, including regulatory developments and ESG. Kai Xiang is also responsible for coordinating the various IMAS events, surveys and newsletter.
Maurise joined IMAS in March 2020 as the programme manager to build up the digital and technology initiatives and efforts for the asset management industry. She also has her involvement in the China Working Group to facilitate discussions among work group members, local regulatory and relevant authorities in China.
Benedict joined IMAS in June 2019 as a Strategy Analyst to drive and support the implementation of strategic industry development programs to grow and maintain Singapore’s leadership as an asset management industry hub in Asia.
Kai Xiang joined IMAS in 2020 as a Business Analyst to support the various industry initiatives, including regulatory developments and ESG. Kai Xiang is also responsible for coordinating the various IMAS events, surveys and newsletter.
