27/05/2026
A few days in Singapore has left me with plenty to think about.
The pace of change in the advice industry is easy to talk about from a distance, but it feels very different when you are sitting across the table from people who are actively shaping it.
I spent time with Jessica Lee and Sam Ye from Franklin Templeton, speaking about wealth distribution, the IFA space, and how advisers are being supported across the region. It was a great insight into the role global investment managers can play in giving advice businesses access to broader thinking and stronger support for clients.
I also caught up with Leong Kun from Synergy Financial Advisers. They have built their own end-to-end tech stack to support growth, adviser efficiency and a better client experience, which sparked some really interesting conversations around what future collaboration could look like.
That was one of the biggest takeaways from the trip.
Clients may not always see the work happening behind the scenes, but they absolutely feel the impact of it.
Better systems make the experience smoother. Better partnerships bring more ideas to the table. Better thinking helps advice businesses keep improving the way they support people through every stage of life.
That is what I’m bringing home from Singapore.
A lot to learn, a lot to build on, and some exciting conversations to continue.
