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. Before joining IMAS, she was Head of 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, Carmen served as 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. She started her career at Citibank and JP Morgan where she was involved in fixed income sales. Outside of fund management, Carmen has many interests, and is a co-owner of PhysioMotus, a physiotherapy clinic at Novena Medical Centre.
Gwee Siew Ping was previously the Chief Risk Officer, Asia Pacific, at Fidelity International. She was appointed from August 2022 and is responsible for the oversight and challenge of the risk management system and its implementation within Fidelity’s businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to Fidelity, Siew Ping was the Chief Risk Officer of Eastspring Investments from October 2013 and was responsible for Risk, Compliance, Legal and Governance matters across all the markets in which Eastspring Investments operate.
She was also previously Regional Head of Compliance and Risk, Asia Pacific, at Schroders, and was a member of the Board of Directors of a number of the Schroder entities incorporated in Singapore, including the asset management and the merchant bank entities. She joined Schroders in 1997 and held several senior compliance roles during her tenure with the firm.
Before joining Schroders, she was an Internal Auditor at Swiss Bank Corporation and JP Morgan respectively, leading audits in the Global Markets and Emerging Markets Treasury across Asia Pacific.
In 2009, Siew Ping was awarded the Distinguished Financial Industry Certified Professional certification in Compliance - Fund Management by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), now renamed IBF Distinguished Fellow.
Siew Ping holds a Master of Business Administration awarded by the University of Manchester (Manchester Business School) and a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the National University of Singapore. She is also professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant of Singapore by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Rishi Nanwani is a Director at the Investment Management Association of Singapore.
Rishi Nanwani was previously the Head of WealthTech for APAC at Aberdeen. Based in Singapore, he is focused on growing abrdn’s digital strategy and ambitions in the region. Through a client-led model and our market leading position in the UK, we partner with our clients in the region and empower them with digital investment capability through our in-house and partner solutions.
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.
Carmen Wee is Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS). She is a veteran of the Singapore investment management industry. Before joining IMAS, she was Head of 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, Carmen served as 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. She started her career at Citibank and JP Morgan where she was involved in fixed income sales. Outside of fund management, Carmen has many interests, and is a co-owner of PhysioMotus, a physiotherapy clinic at Novena Medical Centre.
Gwee Siew Ping was previously the Chief Risk Officer, Asia Pacific, at Fidelity International. She was appointed from August 2022 and is responsible for the oversight and challenge of the risk management system and its implementation within Fidelity’s businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
Prior to Fidelity, Siew Ping was the Chief Risk Officer of Eastspring Investments from October 2013 and was responsible for Risk, Compliance, Legal and Governance matters across all the markets in which Eastspring Investments operate.
She was also previously Regional Head of Compliance and Risk, Asia Pacific, at Schroders, and was a member of the Board of Directors of a number of the Schroder entities incorporated in Singapore, including the asset management and the merchant bank entities. She joined Schroders in 1997 and held several senior compliance roles during her tenure with the firm.
Before joining Schroders, she was an Internal Auditor at Swiss Bank Corporation and JP Morgan respectively, leading audits in the Global Markets and Emerging Markets Treasury across Asia Pacific.
In 2009, Siew Ping was awarded the Distinguished Financial Industry Certified Professional certification in Compliance - Fund Management by the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF), now renamed IBF Distinguished Fellow.
Siew Ping holds a Master of Business Administration awarded by the University of Manchester (Manchester Business School) and a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the National University of Singapore. She is also professionally qualified as a Chartered Accountant of Singapore by the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants.
Rishi Nanwani is a Director at the Investment Management Association of Singapore.
Rishi Nanwani was previously the Head of WealthTech for APAC at Aberdeen. Based in Singapore, he is focused on growing abrdn’s digital strategy and ambitions in the region. Through a client-led model and our market leading position in the UK, we partner with our clients in the region and empower them with digital investment capability through our in-house and partner solutions.
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.
Juliet joined IMAS in March 2011 and is responsible for the general management of finance, human resource and operational matters of the Association.
A team player with grit and resilience, Chow Ching joined IMAS in 2022 as a Strategy Analyst in charge of FinTech engagement and digital initiatives to drive industry wide change in the Asset Management industry.
Joline joined IMAS in 2022 and is currently a Senior Analyst supporting the Association’s Human Capital and ESG Committees, while also driving IMAS’ communications and PR efforts. Previously, she supported the Regulatory, Risk, Legal committees, and backend operations regarding finance and event operations, playing a key role in advocacy, coordinating consultation responses, organising industry roundtables and forums, and engaging with regulators and members on emerging issues.
To ensure effective outreach to members and external stakeholders, Joline oversees IMAS’ newsletters, LinkedIn presence, and media engagement. She also leads special projects such as the IMAS Climate Handbook and Climate Bot, and contributes to flagship initiatives including the annual IMAS Investment Conference & Masterclass. Actively focused on enhancing membership engagement and retention, she also supports regional and global activities such as IIFA and IMAS’ work with China.
A strong team player with a passion for bridging finance and the arts, Joline brings creativity, organisation, and stakeholder management expertise to her role.
A dedicated professional with a passion for analytics, Dashmesh joined the team as a Strategy Analyst. He leverages his expertise in market research, business analytics, and financial reporting to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business strategies. Dashmesh is committed to making a measurable impact through strategic insights and community engagement.
Juliet joined IMAS in March 2011 and is responsible for the general management of finance, human resource and operational matters of the Association.
A team player with grit and resilience, Chow Ching joined IMAS in 2022 as a Strategy Analyst in charge of FinTech engagement and digital initiatives to drive industry wide change in the Asset Management industry.
Joline joined IMAS in 2022 and is currently a Senior Analyst supporting the Association’s Human Capital and ESG Committees, while also driving IMAS’ communications and PR efforts. Previously, she supported the Regulatory, Risk, Legal committees, and backend operations regarding finance and event operations, playing a key role in advocacy, coordinating consultation responses, organising industry roundtables and forums, and engaging with regulators and members on emerging issues.
To ensure effective outreach to members and external stakeholders, Joline oversees IMAS’ newsletters, LinkedIn presence, and media engagement. She also leads special projects such as the IMAS Climate Handbook and Climate Bot, and contributes to flagship initiatives including the annual IMAS Investment Conference & Masterclass. Actively focused on enhancing membership engagement and retention, she also supports regional and global activities such as IIFA and IMAS’ work with China.
A strong team player with a passion for bridging finance and the arts, Joline brings creativity, organisation, and stakeholder management expertise to her role.
A dedicated professional with a passion for analytics, Dashmesh joined the team as a Strategy Analyst. He leverages his expertise in market research, business analytics, and financial reporting to drive data-driven decision-making and optimize business strategies. Dashmesh is committed to making a measurable impact through strategic insights and community engagement.
With a passion for connecting ideas and people, Jing Wen joined IMAS in 2025 as a Strategy Analyst to support strategic initiatives that strengthen industry engagement, enhance member value, and contribute to the growth of Singapore’s investment management sector.
With a passion for connecting ideas and people, Jing Wen joined IMAS in 2025 as a Strategy Analyst to support strategic initiatives that strengthen industry engagement, enhance member value, and contribute to the growth of Singapore’s investment management sector.
