SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta on trust, courage, and the future of Singapore finance
Published onAt the launch of his new book, SMU Chairman Piyush Gupta reflected on Singapore’s journey as a trusted global financial centre and why its next chapter will demand renewed boldness, innovation and judgment amid technological change, global uncertainty and evolving expectations of leadership.
Discover how SMU’s new master's programme equips graduates with AI, data science and economics expertise to turn complex data into sharper business and policy decisions.
SMU’s Business Innovations Generator has been named the world’s Best Accelerator/Incubator Programme, a milestone that spotlights 17 years of venture-building and innovation leadership.
Celebrate a proud SMU milestone as President Professor Lily Kong receives the 2026 CASE Asia-Pacific Leadership Award. This recognition honours her visionary leadership in advancing academic excellence, global relevance, alumni engagement, and philanthropy – further strengthening SMU’s standing as a world-class university making meaningful impact across Asia and beyond.
SMU’s new Longevity Societies and Economies Institute will drive research, policy and industry collaboration to help Singapore thrive in an ageing society and silver economy.
SMU Indonesia deepens the University’s regional impact, partnering industry and government to equip talent with digital, technical, and human skills for an AI-driven economy.
SMU Law clinched its second straight Sports Law Arbitration Moot title in Lausanne, underscoring its global mooting excellence and growing strength in sports law.
SMU’s largest alumni gift, from Jeff Tung and Benjamin Twoon, will help student founders turn bold ideas into viable ventures through funding, mentorship, and a new work-study pathway.
SMU PhD in Business (General Management), alumnus (2017) Dr Tan Boon Heon didn’t take the usual MBA route at the peak of his pharmaceutical career. Instead, he chose a part-time doctorate at SMU to prepare for life’s “half-time” — and a second act built on purpose. As a result, he is now CEO of HCA Hospice.
Over a month-long series of events, SMU Ideas Festival 2026 challenged participants to reimagine resilience – bringing policymakers, academics and leaders together to explore wellbeing, AI, cities, and future-ready skills.
Discover how Dr Lillyn Teh’s new S$15 million gift will strengthen SMU’s tech–business talent pipeline – funding scholarships, mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning for future-ready leaders.