IBF Distinction Evening 2025

The IBF Distinction Evening is an annual gathering of industry leaders, IBF partners and key stakeholders to celebrate excellence in the financial industry and recognise financial institutions and industry captains who have contributed significantly to the development of Singapore’s financial sector and its workforce. IBF presented 7 financial institutions the IBF Inspire and Advance Awards to recognise their dedication to skills and workforce development.

At the event, Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of MAS, shared that our financial institutions must embrace artificial intelligence (AI) efficiently, effectively and responsibly to ensure Singapore’s financial sector stays competitive and continues to create good jobs. He also announced the launch of PathFin.ai knowledge hub, a peer learning resource to help financial institutions improve their AI implementations. 

Event Details

Date 9 Oct 2025
Time  7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Venue  Cassia Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre

Programme

Time Item
 7.20 pm Welcome Remarks by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of MAS and Chairman of IBF            
 7.30pm Keynote Address by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and Deputy Chairman of MAS             
 8.15 pm

Award Presentation

  • IBF-WSG Workforce Transformation Award
  • IBF Fellow Award
  • IBF Distinguished Fellow Award
  • IBF Advance Award
  •  IBF Inspire Award
 9.30 pm  End of event

Resources

Speech 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 of 9 October 2025
Speech  Speech by Mr Chee Hong tat, Minister for National Development, and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Institute of Banking and Finance Distinction Evening on 9 October 2025