Activities & Recognitions
At iFAST, our community efforts are guided by four Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) pillars that provide a clear framework for how we contribute to society and drive positive social and environmental impact across our markets. These pillars have long shaped our approach to community engagement and continue to anchor our sustainability commitments:
As 2025 marks our 25th anniversary, we celebrated by carrying out 25 CSR activities across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, and the United Kingdom, one for each year of our journey.These activities reflect our continued efforts to support local communities, promote environmental awareness, enhance financial literacy among the public, and contribute to social development across the markets where we operate.
These activities reflect our continued efforts to support local communities, promote environmental awareness, enhance financial literacy among the public, and contribute to social development across the markets where we operate.
Charity through Sports
“Charity Through Sports” is one of our earliest CSR pillars and reflects our belief in the value of sports as a means to build resilience, foster teamwork, and contribute to social causes. Through this pillar, we support activities that encourage employees to stay active while participating in sporting initiatives that benefit the wider community
96 km Kokoda Challenge
In September, the iWalk Kokoda Challenge 2025 brought together employees from across the iFAST Group for a 96-kilometre endurance event in Sydney in support of the Kokoda Youth Foundation. A total of 16 teams and 76 participants, including support crew, completed the challenging route, raising approximately $35,000 to contribute to youth development programmes focused on resilience and leadership. We have actively participated in similar charity trail-walking events over the years, including Whakatāne, New Zealand (2019); Inje-gun, South Korea (2018 and 2024); Brisbane, Queensland (2016); Sydney, Australia (2013); and Hong Kong (2011 and 2012).
Charity Run 2025
In September, our Malaysia office participated in the Lovely Disabled Home Charity Run 2025 in conjunction with Malaysia Day. This marks the third consecutive year of our involvement in this annual event. The charity run helps raise funds for organisation’s daily operations and promotes inclusion for people with disabilities.
Singapore Exchange Cares: Bull Charge Run 2025
In November, more than 100 employees from our Singapore office participated in SGX Cares Bull Charge 2025, a charity run organised by the Singapore Exchange (SGX). This marks the sixth consecutive year of our continued involvement in the SGX Cares Bull Charge fundraising initiative, which supports underprivileged families, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. Among the 3,800 runners from across the financial community, 2 of our iFAST colleagues achieved first runner-up positions in the overall male and female categories, reflecting the strong sporting spirit within our organisation.
Youth Football Club Sponsorship
We reaffirmed our support for local youth development through iFAST Global Bank’s sponsorship of the Bessingby Park Rangers Football Club for the 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 seasons. Through this partnership with a community-centred youth football club, we support initiatives that encourage teamwork, inclusion, and overall well-being, while providing young players with opportunities to develop through organised sports.
Cultivating Financial Literacy
“Cultivating Financial Literacy” is a key CSR pillar that reflects our belief in the importance of accessible financial education. We remain committed to providing timely and in-depth market insights to support informed decision-making. Through this pillar, we support initiatives that help individuals build confidence in managing their finances, develop essential money-management skills, and gain financial knowledge that contributes to sustainable economic growth.
Singapore Global Money Week 2025
In March, we participated as one of the sponsors for NTU Investment Interactive Club’s Singapore Money Week 2025, held at Nanyang Technological University. Over the two-day event, representatives from both FSMOne and iFAST Global Markets engaged with students at the exhibition booth, introducing tools and sharing knowledge to help them begin their investment journeys with confidence. Our General Manager of iFAST Global Markets, Wong Weiyi, participated in a panel discussion where he shared practical insights on investing and navigating the financial landscape with the next generation of investors.
Company Visit Day at iFAST Global Bank
In April, iFAST Global Bank welcomed students from the University of Westminster to its London office for an educational visit focused on real-world financial exposure. Representatives from our iFAST Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Personal Banking teams provided an overview of their functions and shared insights into career pathways within the financial sector. Through presentations and open discussions, students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about banking operations and industry practices. The visit provided a meaningful platform for youth engagement and financial awareness, supporting our efforts to contribute to financial education and skills development.
Capital Markets Conversations for You(th)
In June, we participated in the SGX Capital Markets Conversations for You(th) event, contributing to a panel discussion on “The Role of Capital Markets in Wealth Creation.” The session brought together students from various educational institutions across Singapore. Terence Lin, Group Chief Financial Officer of iFAST Corp, shared perspectives on the importance of investing, how to approach it prudently, and lessons drawn from his own investment experiences. The panel also discussed the evolving influence of AI on investment decision-making.
Annual Events: Financial Education Events
Throughout the year, iFAST’s B2B and B2C divisions hosted a series of research-driven investor education events across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. These sessions are free and open to customers, the investor community, and the wider public. They are supported by our Research team, together with industry professionals, who provide timely market insights and investment perspectives.
Caring for Community
“Caring for the Community” is a CSR pillar that reflects our commitment to contributing to society through active community engagement and collaboration with local organisations. In line with this pillar, we undertake initiatives that provide support to groups in need, encourage employee volunteerism, and strengthen partnerships with charitable and social service organisations.
Inclusive Workplace Programme
In July, with the support of the Singapore Land Tower building management team, we welcomed youths from Flour Power SG to our FSMOne office in Singapore for a pilot inclusive workplace programme. Flour Power is a socially responsible organisation that empowers individuals with special needs through skills training and community engagement. During the visit, the youths engaged with our employees while serving coffee, tea, and light refreshments, providing them with opportunities to build confidence, practise social interaction, and develop practical workplace skills in a supportive environment.
Mobile Groceries Distribution
In August, employees from our Singapore office, together with their families, supported the Mobile Groceries Distribution initiative organised by Hao Ren Hao Shi (HRHS). As part of this effort, we contributed a truckload of essential groceries that were distributed to households in need within the Toa Payoh community. The mobile grocery lorries are part of HRHS’s ongoing efforts to make essential items more accessible by delivering them directly to locations near beneficiaries’ homes, with our volunteers assisting in the distribution.
Community Food Pack
In December, our volunteers from our Singapore team participated in FFTH’s Community Food Pack programme at the organisation’s warehouse. We contributed a selection of fresh produce and essential food items, which were packed by our volunteers into bundles for distribution. This initiative supports seniors and lower-income families by helping to ensure regular access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food for their daily needs.
Leather Amamori Charms Workshop
In May, our Hong Kong office hosted a Leather Amamori Workshop for elderly participants from the Christian Family Service Centre. The activity was conducted at our office and guided by tutors with disabilities, who led employees and seniors in crafting simple personalised leather charms. The workshop provided an opportunity for inter-generational interaction and encouraged participants of different abilities to engage in a creative and inclusive learning environment.
Handmade Mosquito Repellent Balm & Natural Lip Balm Workshop
In August, our Hong Kong office partnered with the Christian Family Service Centre as part of its Urban Oasis programme to host a Handmade Mosquito Repellent Balm & Natural Lip Balm workshop for elderly participants. Our employees supported the session as volunteer coordinators, joining seniors in creating simple eco-friendly balms made from natural ingredients. The workshop promoted environmental awareness and provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction between our employees and elderly participants in an encouraging and inclusive setting.
Preserved Flower Bouquet Workshop
In October, our Hong Kong office partnered with the Christian Family Service Centre to organise a preserved flower bouquet workshop for elderly participants. The session provided seniors with an opportunity to engage in a creative activity, with employees volunteering as facilitators to provide guidance and support. The workshop encouraged social interaction, creativity, and engagement in a supportive setting, deepening connections between our employees and elderly participants.
Blood Donation Drive
In August, our Malaysia office collaborated with the National Blood Centre of Malaysia (Pusat Darah Negara) to conduct a blood donation drive. Employees participated as donors and volunteers, contributing to efforts that support local hospitals and patients in need. The activity was carried out smoothly with the coordination of both the organising teams and our participating employees.
Adoption Centre Volunteer
In September, employees from our Singapore office visited the Causes for Animals (CAS) adoption centre as part of our community engagement efforts. Our volunteers assisted with daily shelter tasks, including cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures, and learned more about the organisation’s rescue work and the challenges involved in operating an animal shelter. In support of CAS’s ongoing efforts to care for rescued animals, we also contributed a donation to help sustain the organisation’s operations and animal welfare initiatives.
Food Donation Drive
In October, we supported the Food from the Heart (FFTH) food donation drive organised by the Ocean Financial Centre building management team. As a tenant, we contributed grocery items from FFTH’s wish list to help provide essential supplies to families in need. This initiative reflects our ongoing efforts to support community-focused programmes and collaborate with partners within the workplace environment.
One-Day Store Manager Programme
In November, employees from our China office participated in the One-Day Store Manager Programme organised by Shantao Buy42, a secondhand charity shop chain in China with over 20 outlets across over five cities. Two groups of employees from our Shenzhen office volunteered at the Women and Children’s Building outlet, working alongside full-time employees with disabilities. Our volunteers supported daily shop operations, including cashiering, sorting donations, pricing items, and assisting customers. The programme provided employees with insights into the organisation’s efforts to promote inclusion and support community needs. In addition, we made a monetary contribution to support Shantao Buy42’s community initiatives.
Blindfolded Coffee Tasting Workshop
In December, our volunteers from the Hong Kong office hosted a blindfolded coffee-brewing and tasting workshop in collaboration with Orbis Hong Kong, a non-profit organisation supporting individuals with visual impairment, and local coffee vendor Sode Coffee. By carrying out the activity while blindfolded, participants experienced first-hand the challenges faced by those living with vision loss. The session helped deepen empathy, raise awareness of visual health, and strengthen our commitment to inclusive community engagement.
Engaging Youth Through Technology Education and Career Exposure
Across the year, our Malaysia office conducted several outreach activities aimed at supporting students and young graduates through industry engagement, career exposure, and skills development.
In partnership with Asia Pacific University (APU), our Senior IT Partner shared insights on software engineering trends and essential industry skills. We also participated in career fairs and engagement sessions held at Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT), SEGi University & Colleges (SEGi), INTI International College Subang, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) National Career Fair, connecting with students and introducing opportunities within our technology teams. We further hosted IT students from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) for a company visit and served as the main sponsor of the Multimedia University (MMU) CodeNection Hackathon 2025, fostering mentorship, problem-solving, and innovation. These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to education, technology empowerment, and community engagement.
iFAST Share and Care 2025
In December, we continued our annual iFAST Share and Care initiative, encouraging employees across our global offices to share self-initiated volunteering and community support stories on our internal platform. In 2025, employees submitted 11 stories, and we donated over $17,000 to selected causes on behalf of the winners. Contributions supported vulnerable communities, animal welfare organisations, and other social needs across our markets. Many stories also reflected our focus on financial literacy, with colleagues mentoring students, guiding migrant workers on financial planning, and helping seniors understand wills and lasting powers of attorney. Through this initiative, we recognise individual efforts and encourage meaningful, long-term community impact.
Conserving the Environment
“Conserving the Environment” is a CSR pillar that reflects our commitment to promoting environmental responsibility and supporting efforts that contribute to a more sustainable future. Through this pillar, we engage in initiatives that encourage environmental awareness, responsible resource use, and community participation in conservation activities.
Food Waste Workshop
In June, we organised an environmental awareness session at our Singapore office to promote more sustainable habits among employees. The session included a talk and hands-on workshop on food-waste reduction, where we learned practical approaches to responsible consumption, such as interpreting date markings and applying simple food-safety checks to minimise waste. The workshop also highlighted how surplus food can support communities in need, reinforcing our commitment to encouraging mindful consumption and environmentally responsible behaviour across the organisation.
Pedal & Pick Clean-Up at Marina Reservoir
In July, employees from the iFAST Singapore office participated in a cleanup activity at Marina Reservoir in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The session began with an educational briefing on microplastic pollution, after which our volunteers cycled designated routes around the reservoir to collect litter, helping to reduce waste and protect Singapore’s waterways. The activity encouraged greater awareness of environmental stewardship among our employees.
Kayaking Clean-Up Programme
In September, volunteers from the iFAST Singapore office participated in a kayaking clean-up at Marina Reservoir organised by the Waterways Watch Society (WWS). The activity combined physical activity with environmental awareness, as volunteers paddled through the reservoir to collect litter and learn about the effects of waste on Singapore’s waterways and marine ecosystems. The programme encouraged teamwork while simultaneously promoting responsible stewardship of natural spaces. Through this initiative, we gained a deeper understanding of how individual actions can contribute to protecting the environment for the wider community.
Food with Love
In December, our volunteers from the iFAST Singapore office and their families participated in the Food with Love programme organised by Ground-Up Initiative (GUI), a non-profit community organisation promoting eco-conscious living. Our employees and their families harvested organic vegetables and prepared soil beds using eco-friendly fertiliser made from recycled food waste and coffee grounds. We also packed the produce for GUI to deliver to households in need, helping improve access to fresh food for underprivileged communities. Through this initiative, we gained a deeper appreciation of sustainable agriculture and how community partnerships can support food security.
