Dr. Tan Chong Koay (Dr. Tan) is the Founder of Pheim Asset Management Sdn Bhd, Malaysia and Pheim Asset Management (Asia) Pte Ltd, Singapore since January, 1994 and January, 1995 respectively; it was after helping others to build their businesses for 18 years.
Dr. Tan is now in the fund management industry in Asia for the 50th year. Dr. Tan's original, unique and redefined Investment Philosophy of “Never Fully Invest at All Times” had helped Pheim Asset Management to build an excellent long term track record and won many prestigious awards and accolades. Among others, the followings are a few: Top Fund Manager in Malaysia among pension funds in 1987, Second Board King in Malaysia in 1996, Southeast Asia’s Small-Cap King in 2006, World Best Asean Equity Fund in 2015 (Pheim ASEAN Fund was rated No.1 for 1- to 20-year periods among all Equity ASEAN of Lipper Global Classification under International Offshore Universe in terms of total returns in US Dollars), Warren Buffet of Asia in 2017, Best Chief Investment Officer in Asia (30 years) in 2025, Best Islamic Fund/Product for 8 consecutive years in 2025. “Never Fully Invest at All Times” is a timeless Golden Rule of Investment Wisdom that many successful investors live by.
Pheim Asset Management specialises investing in Asean and Asia ex Japan regions. Pheim also has expertise investing in Islamic funds.
Dr. Tan is the author of two best-seller books - Rising Above Financial Storms and Never Fully Invest at All Times, published in 2015 and 2024 respectively. In recent months, LSEG ranked Pheim ASEAN All-Cap Equity Fund No. 1 in the Equity ASEAN category for the YTD period ended January to November 2025, except for August and September 2025, during which it was ranked No. 2.
See Ting is a partner of Christopher & Lee Ong, a member of Rajah & Tann Asia. She has more than 30 years of experience as a corporate and competition lawyer in Malaysia, in advisory as well as in transactional work. Her practice areas include Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Commercial and Competition Law where she is focused on M&As, joint ventures, Takeovers and competition law. Her competition law experience extends from acting in dawn raids and investigations (including for cartels and abuse of dominance matters) to obtaining merger approvals.
See Ting is ranked among others in Chambers and The Legal 500 Asia Pacific in both Corporate/M&A and Competition, in IFLR in the area of Capital Markets (Equity) and in Asialaw and Who’s Who Legal for the area of Competition law.
She is a non-practising Barrister from Lincoln’s Inn, United Kingdom and an Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. She also holds a Masters of Art in EU Competition Law from King’s College London.
With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Desmond’s work spans unit trust advisory, financial planning, adviser development, and investor education.
Having worked closely with clients and consultants through different market cycles, he has seen how investor behaviour, such as panic selling, trend chasing, and timing mistakes, can often affect long-term financial outcomes more than product selection alone.
At FIMMAC 2026, Desmond brings a practitioner’s perspective on how consultants can become stronger behavioural guides, helping investors stay disciplined, informed, and focused on long-term financial decisions.
Dr. Rosliza is the General Manager of Regulatory Services Division at FIMM. She oversees the registration, supervision, rules making and enforcement matters related to distributors and consultants involved in the marketing and distribution of unit trust and private retirement schemes.
As a senior management team, she contributes towards the formulation and implementation of FIMM’s strategic initiatives and business plans to develop and grow the investment management industry. Prior to joining FIMM, she served at the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for more than a decade – supervising various market intermediaries and institutions, such as stockbroking & futures, corporate advisory, exchange and SRO, before she took up the roles in licensing and enforcement functions.
Dr. Rosliza holds a PhD, MBA, and a degree in Business Administration. She is a member of ACCA (UK), CFP from FPAM, and a Certified Integrity Officer (CeIO). She is also a certified trainer by the Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) under Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resource.
Mr. Chung Yee Wah joined Public Mutual in 2023 as its Chief Investment Officer. He holds an honours degree in Business Administration from the National University of Malaysia. Mr. Chung has more than 30 years of experience in the fund management industry and has held various senior positions during this period.
Mr. Chung’s prior experience includes serving as the Chief Investment Officer of a bank-owned Islamic asset management company, the Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic arm of a global asset management company, as well as a fund manager managing domestic and regional funds in various companies – including for one of the largest sovereign funds globally.
Ray Farris is the Chief Economist at Prudential and Eastspring, based in Singapore.
As Chief Economist, Ray conducts research and provides macroeconomic views for Prudential. At Eastspring, he also provides in-depth macroeconomic data, trends and insights to guide investment and asset allocation decisions.
Ray’s career spans over 30 years, leading research in economics, markets and policy across three continents. He spent 22 years at Credit Suisse in various leadership roles, most recently as Global Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer for the Americas based in New York. From 2001 to 2022, he was predominantly based in Singapore with Credit Suisse, in various positions including Chief Investment Officer for South Asia, and Head of Asia Economics and Fixed Income Strategy. Ray started his career in Hong Kong in 1991 as Head of Economics and Equity Strategy at Crosby Securities.
Ray holds a Master of Science in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina.
Taufiq Iskandar is armed with 18 years of experience, in investment, business strategy as well as research and public policy.
He began his career as an investment analyst with Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) in 2007 and, eventually became a fund manager. In November 2011, he joined Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (KWAP). During his tenure with KWAP, he rose through the ranks and led multiple assignments and portfolios: Principal Officer at Prima Ekuiti (UK) Limited, Director of Equity, Chief Executive Officer of VCAP Asset Managers Sdn Bhd, and Director of Research.
In 2021, he became Chief Executive Officer of Penjana Kapital, under Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance Inc., leading co-investments with global investors in local and regional private market opportunities. He left Penjana Kapital to join Malaysia’s mid-sized banking group MBSB as Managing Director (Client Advisory & Solutions) at its investment banking arm.
He read Law for his undergraduate and Management as a postgraduate, both at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE). He also went to University of Westminster, with a postgraduate in Investment & Risk Finance.
Kaleon Leong is the Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) effective 1 October 2018. He comes with over 20 years of experience in various senior management roles in the Malaysian investment management industry, specializing in the fields of unit trust and asset management, regulations and auditing.
Prior to his appointment at FIMM, Kaleon was the Chief Executive Officer and Director of HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee Berhad. He had also served at the Securities Commission Malaysia, AmInvestment Services Bhd, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In addition to the above, Kaleon has participated as a speaker and resource person on Fund Management in events organized by the Asian Development Bank, Securities Industry Development Corporation, etc. He is also a Board Member of the International Investment Funds Association (IIFA).
Kaleon is a Chartered Accountant (Malaysian Institute of Accountants) and holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia, as well as a Masters Degree in Information Technology Management from University Tun Abdul Razak.
Muzzaffar Othman has been appointed as the Group Chief Operations Officer of PNB, effective 1 December 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and brings extensive experience from various industries, including manufacturing, consulting, aviation, insurance, and finance.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of ASNB, as well as the Chief Technology Officer at PNB. Since 2017, he has been a key member of PNB’s Leadership Team. In addition to his corporate roles, he holds board positions at Goodyear Malaysia Berhad, GKN Driveline Malaysia Sdn Bhd, and E-LOCK Corporation Sdn Bhd.
Yap Siok Hoon is the Chief Executive Officer for Eastspring Investments Malaysia. Siok Hoon was appointed as Executive Director of Eastspring Investments Berhad on 21 December 2023. She joined Eastspring Investments Berhad (“Eastspring”) in November 2013 as Chief Sales & Marketing, responsible for the development and execution of Eastspring’s distribution, product and marketing strategies. Siok Hoon brings with her 26 years of financial industry experience, including 11 years at Eastspring covering retail and institutional business development, sales and marketing, distribution channel development, training and product development.
Prior to joining Eastspring, Siok Hoon was head of the retail client solutions & services group of a well-established fund management company in Malaysia, overseeing the management company’s retail unit trust business. She started her career with Hong Leong Asset Management (HLAM) in April 1997 and has held many senior management positions, ultimately rising to a position of general manager, client solutions group in 2011.
Siok Hoon holds a Bachelor (First Class Honours) in Business Administration degree from Universiti Utara Malaysia.
Datuk Wira Ismitz Matthew De Alwis is the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenanga Investors Berhad. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Kenanga Islamic Investors Berhad, Eq8 Capital Sdn Bhd, Kenanga Trustees Berhad, Kenanga Digital Sdn Bhd and Helicap Pte Ltd. With more than thirty years’ worth of experience, he has a Capital Markets Services Representative’s License from the Securities Commission Malaysia for fund management, investment advice and financial planning. He is a Certified Financial Planner and Islamic Financial Planner.
Datuk Wira De Alwis is the Chairperson of the Malaysian Association of Asset Managers, and is currently on the board of the Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia. He is also the Vice Chairman of the Institutional Investors Council Malaysia and a member of Bursa Malaysia’s Securities Market Consultative Panel. He is also a member of the Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) and participates as a member of the Sustainable Investment Platform Steering Committee – Malaysia Sustainable Investment Initiative.
Dato’ Shamsuddin Bin Mohd Mahayidin was appointed to the Board in September 2023. He served at Bank Negara Malaysia for 38 years before retiring in March 2023.
During this time, he was involved in various roles including those relating to the development of the financial market, international financial cooperation, policy formulation and investment operations. He has extensive experience in strategic management of support service operations, organisational governance, risk management relating to operational support services, procurement and sourcing strategy, process improvement, organisational transformation and change management.
Dato’ Shamsuddin was also previously an Adjunct Professor at University Malaysia Kelantan and served on the Advisory Panel for its Master’s Degree Programme in Islamic Finance at the Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business. He is currently an Independent Director of Ni Hsin Group Berhad, a Director of Taps Management Sdn Bhd and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (including two of its subsidiaries, PNS ASQ Asia Sdn Bhd and Wonderful Lifestyle Sdn Bhd). He holds Adjunct Professorships at Taylor’s University, DRB-Hicom University of Automotive Malaysia and University Putra Malaysia.
Dato’ Shamsuddin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Management System) from Lakehead University, Canada and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Manchester Business School, United Kingdom.
Having spent her entire career within the financial services/capital markets industry, Jas Bir brings with her a wealth of knowledge and understanding about the regulatory framework of Malaysia’s capital markets. She has been involved in many areas of industry oversight, including supervision, product development, and the formulation of policies for the industry, particularly in relation to investment management and stockbroking. Jas Bir started her career in 1980 with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), following the completion of her undergraduate studies as a BNM scholar. After six (6) years, she was then seconded to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for seven (7) years where she was part of the Capital Issues Committee, the body then responsible for the consideration and approval of all funds raising of securities by public companies.
Whilst working for MOF, Jas Bir was also involved with the initiative to establish the Securities Commission (SC), the organisation which is now the regulator of Malaysia’s capital markets. When the SC was established in 1993, Jas Bir continued her career there, rising to the position of Deputy Director. Her responsibilities while working for the SC included overseeing the growth and development of Malaysia’s managed fund industry, including developing and updating industry policies and guidelines. Jas Bir left the SC in 2018 after 25 years of service.
In addition to her experiences with BNM, MOF, and SC, Jas Bir had also worked for Prudential Fund Management (now known as Eastspring Investments Berhad; on secondment from the SC) and for Value Partners Group Limited in Hong Kong. Both experiences broadened her industry expertise to also encompass the asset management point of view. Jas Bir holds a Masters in Finance from Strathclyde University in Glasgow, Scotland as well as a Masters in Managerial Psychology from HELP University College, Kuala Lumpur. She is also a member of Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Center (SIDREC) Panel of Mediators.
KFin Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a fintech powerhouse and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Atlantic-backed KFin Technologies Limited, India’s largest Investor Services solution company and a top five global leader. With a legacy spanning over four decades, we have evolved into a premier global technology provider, offering comprehensive financial platforms for the capital markets ecosystem across multiple continents. Our mission-critical infrastructure is engineered for scale and reliability, serving a sophisticated client base that includes Unit Trusts, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), Wealth Managers, and large-scale Pension funds. By leveraging cutting-edge SaaS deployment models and AI-powered analytics, we deliver proprietary digital tools for Investor Services and Fund Administration that ensure real-time data synchronization. Our platforms are anchored by ISO-certified security frameworks, empowering clients to achieve seamless straight-through processing (STP) and operational excellence. As a leading global technology-driven solution provider, we combine our deep industry heritage with modern innovation to manage a diverse portfolio of assets, driving growth and security for the world’s most demanding financial institutions.
Mohd Ridzal Mohd Sheriff is currently the Chairman for Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia (FIMM) since 12 June 2019. He has been a public interest director of FIMM since 27 November 2017. On 13 August 2021, Mohd Ridzal has been appointed the Director General of Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YaPEIM). He is also the Chief Executive Officer at InfinitoDAX (L) Pte. Ltd.
His other previous roles include being the CEO of Infinity Blockchain Ventures, the Deputy Secretary General of the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade & Industry, as well as various roles in Deutsche Bank Malaysia Bhd and Bursa Malaysia. Aside from a distinguished professional career, Mohd Ridzal is also the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Charity Right Malaysia. Mohd Ridzal holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree from University of London and was a licensed stockbroker and financial derivatives trader.