EYE Investment Club

We had the honor of hosting Women in Finance 2025: Navigating Leadership in Finance last Friday, an event that featured four accomplished female leaders in the industry in partnership with 100 Women In Finance. During the fireside chat and Q&A, our speakers shared personal reflections on leadership, overcoming challenges, and seizing growth opportunities in finance. Their insights sparked meaningful conversations and inspired us all. Our members also had the opportunity to connect with them during an interactive networking session, making it an afternoon filled with learning and inspiration. A huge thank you to Amanda Yap, Carolyn Tham, Jessica Huang Pouleur, and Kerrine Koh, CFA, CAIA for sharing their stories, Damayanti Shahani for introducing 100 Women In Finance, and to everyone who joined us for this special session!

Last week, EYE Investment Club was honoured to be a part of Singapore Financial Conference, a flagship event organised by NTU Investment Interactive Club and in collaboration with NUS Investment Society. This highly anticipated conference attracted over 600 signups, featuring distinguished professionals from HSBC, Standard Chartered, Maybank Investment Banking Group, BlackRock, Bloomberg, SeaTown Holdings International and more. Attendees gained valuable insights into personal investing, the global and local financial landscapes and career opportunities in finance, equipping them with the knowledge to navigate the ever-changing finance industry. We extend our deepest gratitude to the esteemed speakers, partnering investment clubs, and participants for contributing to the success of this inter-varsity event, allowing us to lead student-led financial discussions to new heights.

We recently hosted #EYEHANGOUT4 – Breaking into Investment Banking.   We had the pleasure of welcoming Emmanuel Tng and Shawn Lim from Standard Chartered Bank, as well as Lincoln Zewei Chen from DNB Markets, as our distinguished guest speakers. This session provided our members with a comprehensive look into the world of investment banking.   Emmanuel and Shawn shared their experiences working on mergers and acquisitions, offering valuable insights into what goes on behind the scenes of a deal. They also provided an inside perspective on life as investment bankers and the challenges and rewards of working in the industry. Lincoln introduced the key fundamentals of equity capital markets and debt capital markets, offering students a deeper understanding of how companies raise capital and the role of investment banks in structuring these deals.   The session concluded with an engaging networking segment, where our members had the opportunity to interact with the speakers and discuss their questions with our guests regarding investment banking.   We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Emmanuel Tng, Shawn Lim, and Lincoln Chen for generously sharing their time, experiences, and insights, making this session inspiring and informative.   For updates on our club’s activities and future events, follow us on: - Website: smueye.com - Facebook: SMU EYE Investment Club - Instagram: @eyeinvestment  

AIIP Hong Kong Day 3 We concluded our corporate engagements with visits to DBS Bank and ARK Wealth Management-NOAH. At DBS Bank, we explored their innovative design-thinking-inspired workspace and gained insights into their company culture, hiring processes, and market outlooks. During the visit, the research team at DBS also provided a comprehensive overview of sector trends, highlighting several industries with growth potentials. They also shared insights on the Chinese market outlook, delving into key drivers of growth and potential challenges in the coming years. Our analysts engaged in a rotational networking session, connecting personally with DBS representatives to discuss these thoughts in greater depth and better understand the bank's approach to navigating global markets. At ARK Wealth Management-NOAH*, we explored their extensive expertise in wealth management, their strategic focus on Hong Kong as a financial hub, and the specialized services they provide to high-net-worth individuals. The session highlighted Ark’s commitment to regional expansion and its emphasis on hiring professionals passionate about the Chinese market, offering our analysts a deeper understanding of the wealth management landscape in Asia. * Ark Group International (Hong Kong) Limited (Ark International), a member firm of Noah Holdings We are grateful to DBS Bank and ARK Wealth Management-NOAH for sharing their expertise and perspectives, making this a truly enriching experience for our analysts.

AIIP Hong Kong Day 2 Our second day began with a return visit to Franklin Templeton, where we had the privilege of being hosted by Nicholas Chui, CFA, CA and David Li. Nicholas shared valuable insights into asset management, while David delivered a technical sharing session on execution algorithms and benchmarks. In the afternoon, we visited Blackstone for a sharing session with a distinguished panel, who spoke about their career journeys and experiences working at one of the world’s leading alternative asset management firms. This was followed by a networking segment, allowing our analysts to connect further with the team. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Nicholas Chui, CFA, CA, David Li, and Blackstone for their warm hospitality and insightful discussions.

AIIP Hong Kong Day 1 EYE Investment Club kicked off our 2024 AIIP Hong Kong trip with an inspiring visit to Balyasny Asset Management L.P. We were privileged to hear from Terry and Yilei(Mia) XU, who shared valuable insights on their career journeys, reflecting on how their university experiences shaped their paths and offering invaluable tips to gain a competitive edge in the industry. Our analysts engaged in a lively Q&A, delving into the technical aspects of quant roles and the work culture at B.A.M.. Next, we reconnected with the HKU Trading Group, where their leadership once again welcomed us warmly. Both clubs exchanged valuable insights through research presentations - HKU Trading Group shared in-depth industry reports, while our EYE analysts showcased their stock pitches. A dynamic networking session followed, strengthening connections between our clubs. A heartfelt thank you to Balyasny Asset Management L.P. and HKU Trading Group for your generous hospitality and for fostering enriching discussions!

We recently hosted #EYEHANGOUT3 - Emerging Trends in Finance on Friday, 25 October 2024. We were honored to welcome David Z Wang, CEO of Helicap, and Kenneth Ho, Head of Thematic Research & ESG Management at SeaTown Holdings International, as our esteemed guest speakers. This session explored two significant areas shaping the future of the financial landscape: David provided an overview of the fintech industry along with his insights on the major players in Singapore, while Kenneth offered valuable perspectives on the evolving role of ESG and its impact on the finance sector. The event concluded with a networking session, giving our members an opportunity to engage with the speakers and discuss these emerging trends in finance and career opportunities within them. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to David Z Wang and Kenneth Ho for generously sharing their time and expertise, making this event inspiring and impactful.

On the 9th of October, EYE Investment Club held its annual flagship event, Investment Symposium 2024. This year’s symposium featured a comprehensive three-segment series, with the final segment focusing on Private Equity and Venture Capital. For this segment, we were honoured to welcome Kenneth Yeo from Forebright Capital and Jessica Koh from Vertex Ventures as our esteemed guest speakers. They provided insights into career paths and shared their perspectives on the industry. During the fireside chat, our speakers also offered practical advice on how to successfully pursue a career in private equity and venture capital. The segment concluded with a networking session over catered tea, where our members had the chance to interact with the guest speakers and gain additional insights into the industry. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Kenneth Yeo and Jessica Koh for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us and for making this event a resounding success.

On the 9th of October, EYE Investment Club held our annual flagship event, Investment Symposium 2024. This year’s symposium featured a dynamic three-segment series, with the second segment specifically focusing on Asset Management. For this segment, we were privileged to host Paul Lin Zikai and Bertram Sarmago from Nikko Asset Management Group, as well as Kerrine Koh, CFA, CAIA from Hamilton Lane. They shared valuable insights on a range of topics such as ETFs, Global bond market landscape and what it is like to work in the asset management industry. Following these presentations, we hosted a fireside chat where our distinguished speakers provided valuable advice on how to successfully pursue a career in asset management.   The second segment concluded with a networking session over catered tea, where our members had the opportunity to engage with the guest speakers and gain further insights into the industry. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Paul Lin Zikai, Bertram Sarmago, and Kerrine Koh, CFA, CAIA for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us and contributing to the success of this event. Special thanks to Nikko Asset Management Group for supporting the event.

On the 9th of October, EYE Investment Club proudly hosted our flagship event, Investment Symposium 2024. This year’s symposium featured a dynamic three-segment series, with the first segment dedicated to exploring the world of Private Banking. We had the privilege of welcoming James Cheo, CFA, CAIA, FRM from HSBC Global Private Banking and Dennis Hong from Bank of Singapore, Asia's Global Private Bank as our esteemed guest speakers. They shared their invaluable experiences and perspectives on what makes private banking a distinctive and rewarding career path. During the session, they also touched on several key challenges and gave career advice for those aspiring to enter the field. The segment concluded with a networking lunch, where our members had the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers, gaining further insights into the industry and discussing career aspirations. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to James Cheo, CFA, CAIA, FRM and Dennis Hong for generously sharing their time and expertise, making this event a truly enriching experience for all who attended.