On 10 October, SGListCos hosted an IR Networking Event at the Mercedes-Benz Centre, bringing together listed company representatives and IR professionals for an evening of insights, learning, and networking. The session also marked World Mental Health Day, featuring a presentation by MINDSET Singapore, Jardine Matheson's mental health charity in Singapore.

Beyond the topic of mental health, the evening's highlight was the launch of the SGListCos Council and IR Fellows Programme, announced by Matthew Song, Director of SGListCos.

SGListCos Council

• Provides strategic guidance on SGListCos initiatives, ensuring programmes remain relevant and impactful.
• Identifies emerging trends, recommends speakers and contributors, and advises on regulatory and market developments.
• Distinguished Members: Sutat Chew (Pro-tem Chairman), Matthew Song (Vice-Chairman), Charlene-Jayne Chang, Elena Arabadjieva, Jeffery Tan, MSID-SRAD, Kelvin Chow FCCA, MBA and Manfred Seah

IR Fellows Programme

• Provides a platform for Fellows to advance the practice of IR and share their expertise with the next generation through capability-building and community engagement.
• Fellows dedicate time to refining and advancing the art and skill of IR, developing training materials, delivering workshops and mentorship, and contributing thought leadership through SGListCos publications and events.
• Fellows: Charlene-Jayne Chang, Dominic Lim, Grace Chen and Kelvin Chow FCCA, MBA.

Other event highlights included a Mercedes-Benz showcase and test drives, alongside an IR-focused session, followed by networking over dinner and drinks.

Looking Ahead

SGListCos will continue professionalising IR through IBF-accredited courses, a dedicated IR job board, and expanded mentorship and peer-learning opportunities.

Special thanks to Jardine Cycle & Carriage Limited for hosting the event and supporting this collaboration. Keep a lookout for future SGListCos programmes and initiatives!