Welcome Remarks by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Chairman, Institute of Banking and Finance at the IBF Distinction Evening on 24 September 2026
Why this matters
This is a welcome speech by MAS leadership at an industry event celebrating workforce development achievements. The content focuses on AI skills training programs, talent pipeline development, and recognition of institutional contributions. While it signals MAS's policy direction on AI competency and workforce readiness in financial services, it is informational and celebratory in nature rather than prescriptive. Related announcements (FSTI 4.0 funding, SAFR framework) are referenced but not detailed here. The speech does not impose new obligations or contain enforcement actions, making it routine regulatory communication with limited immediate practical impact.
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What the MAS said
At the IBF Distinction Evening 2026, Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of MAS and Chairman of IBF, spoke on IBF's efforts over the past year to equip the financial sector workforce with emerging skills, support workforce transitions, and develop the next generation of talent.
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Context
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