Press Release

SINGAPORE, 14 September 2020 (Monday) – Singapore Management University (SMU)’s Class of 2020 celebrated its graduation on 24 July 2020 with a Virtual Graduation and Career Fair (VGF) specially curated by the University and held virtually for the first time, in light of the Covid-19 situation. The Virtual Graduation and Career Fair was organised in addition to the physical Commencement ceremonies which will be held at a later date when circumstances allow.

Singapore, 9 September 2020 (Wednesday) – Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Business Families Institute, or BFI@SMU, today announced that it will embark on a two-year research on emerging investment strategies of business families.  The study aims to generate insights into family businesses’ wealth creation, preservation and management both in Singapore and internationally; as well as identify the needs of the external asset management (EAM) industry and uncover the skills gaps of investment managers and family advisers in serving family business firms.

SINGAPORE, 9 September 2020 (Wednesday) – Singapore Management University (SMU), through its Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics (SKBI) at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business (LKCSB), has joined  the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI).  It is the first university in Southeast Asia to join the Alliance. 

SINGAPORE, 1 September 2020 – The Singapore Management University (SMU) Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE) has announced an upcoming 4-part Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition (LKYGBPC) Changemakers Conversations which will bring together internationally-renowned and respected scholars and business leaders to discuss and debate issues of contemporary interest and significance, particularly to the start-ups.

Singapore, 28 August 2020 – The Ngee Ann Kongsi and Singapore Management University (SMU) announced today at a virtual media briefing that The Ngee Ann Kongsi has formalised its intention to contribute $15 million over seven years to SMU, in support of research on elderly wellbeing and successful ageing in Singapore. The event was graced by Guest-of-Honour, Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Speaker of Parliament and Chairperson of the People's Action Party (PAP) Seniors Group.           

Singapore, 13 August 2020 (Thursday) – The Singapore Management University (SMU) welcomes its largest cohort of about 2465 freshmen to date. The 21st cohort will begin the Academic Year 20/21 from Monday, 17 August 2020.

Singapore, 12 Aug 2020 (Wednesday) - Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest digital financing platform, and Singapore Management University (SMU) have come together to develop and publish a case study explaining the role of FinTech and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) lending for small businesses. This is the first such case covering a P2P lender that SMU has developed, and involved in-depth research into the industry and the workings of the homegrown FinTech.  

Singapore, 7 Aug 2020 (Friday) – The Singapore Management University’s (SMU) School of Accountancy (SoA) and KPMG Singapore have launched a new SMU-KPMG Work-Study Programme.

Singapore, 30 July 2020 (Thursday) - Worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has jolted the daily lives of many. Particularly during the circuit breaker period which took effect from 7 April, Singaporeans have had to adapt quickly to a new normal, with some doing better than others, most notably the older adults.

SINGAPORE, 24 July 2020 (Friday) – Singapore Management University (SMU)’s Class of 2020 celebrated its graduation today with a Virtual Graduation and Career Fair specially curated by the University and held virtually for the first time, in light of the Covid-19 situation. The event aims to commemorate an important milestone of the graduates by providing them with a memorable and valuable experience, offer a platform where they can relive and rejoice in the best moments of their journey with SMU, as well as an opportunity to interact with potential employers.