The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will introduce two new leadership programmes in 2025 aimed at developing financial leaders.
This was announced by Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, at the Asian Financial Leaders Programme (AFLP) graduation.
The first programme will target senior executives at the managing director level and above, while the second will focus on high potential mid-level professionals such as senior vice presidents and directors.
These initiatives will be supported by the Asian Financial Leaders Scheme, which will cover 50% of the programme costs for Singaporeans.
In addition, MAS will introduce a new Group Track under its International Postings Programme (iPOST), aimed at further supporting financial institutions in sending Singaporean leaders for overseas postings.
MAS will work with financial institutions to commit upfront to sending a larger number of Singaporeans on these postings within the next 1 to 2 years.
In exchange, MAS will provide more flexibility regarding posting duration and extend funding support from 2 years to 3 years.
More details on this initiative will be released on the MAS website.
Since 2016, over 200 Singaporeans have benefitted from iPOST, and the new track aims to further support leadership development through international exposure.

Tan said,
“In a recent survey MAS conducted among financial institutions that were supported through iPOST, financial institutions reported that close to 60% of those whom they sent on overseas postings saw at least one jump in their seniority level after returning. This suggests that overseas exposure is a contributing factor towards career progression.”
He emphasized the importance of strong financial leaders, particularly in navigating global uncertainties related to geopolitics, climate change, and technological advancements.
Tan highlighted the growing significance of Asia in the global financial landscape and encouraged graduates to leverage their skills in making impactful investments.
In his speech, Tan also encouraged graduates and professionals to engage with MAS’ Singapore Financial Leaders Network and the Singapore Leaders Network, run by the Human Capital Leadership Institute, to foster collaboration and professional growth.
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