IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS)
A programme accredited under the IBF Standards is eligible for funding under the IBF Standards Training Scheme (IBF-STS), subject to all eligibility criteria being met. Candidates are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
For latest development on the Funding Support for IBF-STS, please visit the IBF Standards Training Scheme site.
Financial Training Scheme (FTS)
A programme recognised under the Financial Training Scheme (FTS) and is eligible for FTS claims is subject to all eligibility criteria being met. This in no way represents an endorsement of the quality of the training provider and programme and participants are advised to assess the suitability of the programme and its relevance to participants’ business activities or job roles.
The FTS is available to eligible entities based on the prevalent funding eligibility, quantum and caps. FTS claims may only be made for recognised programmes with specified validity period. Please refer to www.ibf.org.sg for more information.
Alvin Yap
BC Tan
Benjamin Yong
Bhavani Prakash
Branson Lee
Chuang Shin Wee
David Teo
Dr Khoo Guan Seng
Gordon Aw
Gregory Charles Lawrence
Jacob Doo
Jane Foo
Judy Ang
Kenneth Wong
Khairul Alam
Khyron Goh
Lim Chuin Hao
Manish Chawda
Neo Shu Ling
Ng Jui Kheng
Ng Lye Heng
Nicholas Tan
Prakash Natarajan
Ron William
Yvonne Goh
Alvin Yap
BC Tan
Benjamin Yong
Bhavani Prakash
Branson Lee
Chuang Shin Wee
David Teo
Dr Khoo Guan Seng
Gordon Aw
Gregory Charles Lawrence
Jacob Doo
Jane Foo
Judy Ang
Kenneth Wong
Khairul Alam
Khyron Goh
Lim Chuin Hao
Manish Chawda
Neo Shu Ling
Ng Jui Kheng
Ng Lye Heng
Nicholas Tan
Prakash Natarajan
Ron William
Yvonne Goh
Our Trainers
Our trainers come from a broad range of backgrounds with many years of experience in various fields of finance. They use their expertise and insights to design and deliver engaging and effective courses that meet the needs and goals of the industry.
Manish Chawda
CRISC, CISM, CISSP, QSAManish Chawda is a seasoned cybersecurity and digital risk advisor with over 25 years of global experience across the UK, Singapore, and the Asia-Pacific region. He specialises in governance, risk, compliance, and operational resilience, having built and led numerous cybersecurity businesses and consulting practices.
He was the Founder and CEO of Pragma, a rapidly growing global cybersecurity firm serving banks, fintechs, and insurers. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Nexus Intelligence Advisory, a cybersecurity group focused on AI-driven risk, incident response, and compliance innovation. Manish has held senior leadership roles at PwC, Grant Thornton, NTT, and ABN AMRO, and has acted as a trusted advisor to boards, regulators, and multinational companies.
He has delivered over 50 training and awareness programmes on technology risk, cybersecurity, operational governance, and board-level cyber strategy. Additionally, he is an active contributor to the Singapore Fintech Association’s Cyber Committee and CREST Asia.
His professional certifications include CRISC, CISM, CISSP, and QSA, and he holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics.
Our Customers
