The Saw Centre for Financial studies was established at the National University of Singapore on 01 December 2003. The Centre is named after a distinguished NUS alumnus Professor Saw Swee Hock, whose generous endowed gift has enabled the founding of this Centre to pursue its goals of leading-edge financial research and education. The Saw Centre is situated within the vibrant community of the renowned NUS Business School.
The Saw Centre's purpose is to conduct quality research, educational activities and training programmes related to the financial services industry. With the resources of the University and active contribution from industry professionals, we are a resource centre that will benefit both academics and practitioners.
The areas of research and education that the Saw Centre will cover include the following topics:
- Alternative Investments
- Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Equity and Bond Markets
- Finance and Supply Chain
- Financial Policy Issues
- Fund Management
- Insurance
- Marketing of Financial Services
- Risk Management
- Wealth Management
The Saw Centre's activities will focus mainly on - and be catered to - Singapore's financial sector. This focus is particularly important in order to support the current efforts in establishing the country as a financial hub.
Nevertheless, recognising that the local sector's fortunes are closely tied to regional and international developments, the Saw Centre will extend its scope to cover the Asia Pacific countries. The Centre hopes to contribute to the current growing body of research works in the region, thus helping to create a more intellectual and dynamic financial sector.
As the Saw Centre is committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry, it has conducted various educational programmes catered to students, faculty members and professionals.
The Saw Centre also hosts visiting academics with the Department of Finance at the NUS Business School for the purpose of teaching, conducting finance courses, research and participation in the Centre's educational programmes.