CGS International Securities Group

Despite challenging market conditions in Thailand, CGS International Securities Thailand (CGS TH) has expanded its margin loan book more than five times from S$40 million (THB1.08 billion) in 2020 to S$226 million (THB6.1 billion) in 2024. Led by Pakavat Pisuthipan, Acting Head of Retail Services of CGS TH, this success is the result of a bold, strategic shift and effective localised initiatives, including streamlined client onboarding and tailored schemes to reduce client costs and enhance engagement. Looking ahead, CGS TH targets further expansion through 2025 and beyond.

The philanthropic and ESG landscape has been evolving over the past decade, with a shift towards impact investing and sustainable financing. Tabitha Hui, CGS International’s Associate Director of Sustainability Services, joined the panel on The Evolving Role of #FamilyOffices in Philanthropy and ESG at the Philanthropy and ESG Forum organised by EY, Orbis Hong Kong and Asia Family Office Foundation. Discussing the challenges and opportunities for philanthropic giving and #sustainablefinancing, she highlighted the role of blended finance in #impactinvesting to tackle development challenges.

Earlier this year, Group CEO Carol Fong was awarded the Excellence in Leadership award at the 2024 #WomeninFinance Asia Awards. Carol’s leadership, marked by decisiveness and empathy, has been instrumental in driving the success of CGS International. She has also played a key role in advancing gender equality within the organisation, with initiatives such as gender-neutral hiring practices and promoting diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our leadership and CGS International's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace: https://lnkd.in/gDbV_GV6 #Leadership #WomenInFinance #DiversityAndInclusion

Indonesia’s retail investor market has grown rapidly, with millennials and Gen Z leading the charge. Catering to this demographic, CGS International Sekuritas Indonesia (CGS ID) has partnered with BMoney.id, a leading fintech platform, to provide seamless access to equities, mutual funds, and fixed-income products. A key aspect of this collaboration was the integration of CGS International’s #iTrade platform application programming interface into the #BMoney fintech application. Since launching in April 2023, the collaboration, spearheaded by Rangga Pratama, has resulted in the acquisition of over 7,300 new clients. This partnership highlights CGS ID’s commitment to innovation and growth in Indonesia’s expanding retail market.

At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku last month, government negotiators launched the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism, also known as the Article 6.4 mechanism, by endorsing a centralised United Nations (UN) standard to guarantee the quality of carbon transactions made between countries and companies. This decision marks a major step forward in a debate that has lingered through climate talks for years. The CGS ASEAN Institute of Carbon Neutrality explores the impacts this landmark decision will have on the carbon market. #SustainablySpeaking #ESG #AICN Tabitha Hui

Receiving the Asia’s Best Performing Companies award from ACES Awards on behalf of CGS International, Kasem Prunratanamala, Head of Thailand Research at CGS International Securities Thailand, highlighted our core values – People-oriented, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence, and Sustainability (PACES) – which underpin everything we do. These values empower us to drive meaningful growth, deliver exceptional results, and champion sustainability in all our endeavours.

Malcolm Koo, Singapore CEO of CGS International Securities Singapore (CGS SG), and Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking, shared insights into their strategic decision-making and growth, highlighting how CGS SG maintains its market leadership and drives team success amid evolving market conditions. Read more about their exceptional achievements and recent wins at the SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024 → https://lnkd.in/g_sQUGCm Singapore Business Review Awards

Since its launch in 2020, CGS International Futures Malaysia (CGS MYF) has successfully introduced Contracts for Difference (CFDs) to Malaysia's emerging CFD market. Through strategic collaborations led by Anne Wong, Director, Head of CFD at CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS MY), CGS MYF secured a first-mover advantage, leading the market despite regulatory challenges. By May 2024, CGS MYF’s CFD book size has grown from zero to RM450 million. This growth is driven by strong risk management, cross-departmental collaboration, and ongoing innovation. Discover more about CGS MY’s Futures offerings here: https://lnkd.in/g49JafiB

Elgin Ting, Group Head of Strategic Partnerships, spoke with Moneyfm 89.3's Lynlee Foo on CGS International's new investment platform, UP, highlighting: ·  Simplicity and affordability of using the platform, lowering the barriers to investing in capital markets for new and young investors. ·  UP's emphasis on financial education by providing CGS International's award-winning institutional research in bite-sized, easy to digest formats for new investors. ·  The Group's commitment to offering fractional shares trading to investors, starting with Malaysia, and progressively including other markets over time. Listen to the interview: https://lnkd.in/gtmPk3rP

CGS International Securities Singapore (CGS SG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with MINDS, to expand their financial literacy initiatives to Persons with Intellectual Disability, caregivers, and MINDS staff. Through this partnership, CGS SG will deliver essential financial literacy, covering topics such as currency recognition, basic transactions, and simple arithmetic for calculating change, through interactive supermarket simulation.   This initiative is part of CGS International Securities Group's broader mission to empowering individuals and communities to make better investment decisions for a sustainable tomorrow.