Diversifying and Maximising ASEAN Opportunities: What Growing Businesses Need to Know for 2026 and Beyond

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Thu, 04-Jun-2026

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This course features highlights of the ISCA Conference 2025 held on 12 November 2025.

As ASEAN economies continue to deepen regional integration and expand trade and investment agreements, new opportunities emerge for growing businesses looking to diversify and grow in this dynamic market. Understanding the evolving landscape of ASEAN trade policies and investment frameworks is critical for strategic planning and sustainable growth.

This session will provide business owners and finance professionals with insights on:

  • Key trade and investment agreements shaping the ASEAN region’s economic outlook
  • Strategies to diversify markets and leverage new growth avenues across ASEAN member states
  • The role of accounting firms in advising clients on compliance, risk management, and financial optimisation related to regional agreements
  • Practical guidance on navigating regulatory complexities and maximising benefits from ASEAN’s evolving trade ecosystem
  • Preparing for the challenges and opportunities in 2026 and beyond through proactive scenario planning and strategic alignment
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Ershad Ahamed

Ershad is the Head of Southeast Asia at Airwallex, responsible for driving the company’s overall growth in the region, building local commercial teams and operations, and helping businesses leverage fintech solutions to expand internationally. Based in Singapore, Ershad brings extensive experience from high-growth tech companies, with a strong track record of driving both growth and profitability.Most recently, he held senior management roles at Grab as Chief Commercial Officer, GrabFin Indonesia and Regional Head of Payments Acquiring, and was instrumental in building their payments and lending business. He has also held leadership positions in growth, marketing & go-to-market at Rakuten and Procter & Gamble.
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Derek How

Derek How is Partner and Deputy CEO at RSM Singapore, with extensive experience in audit, assurance, and regulatory practice. Prior to joining RSM in 2006, he held leadership roles at Singapore’s Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), where he led practice monitoring reviews and represented Singapore at international standards-setting conferences.
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Steven Yeah

Mr. Steven Yeah is the Chief Executive Officer of ValueMax Group, a leading pawnbroking and financial services provider in Singapore. He has been with the company since 2004, previously serving as Executive Director overseeing the pawnbroking and retail business. Steven holds degrees from Columbia University, and London Business School.
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