In an era defined by geopolitical realignment, evolving capital flows and accelerating transformation across global markets, private clients, family offices and corporates are increasingly seeking resilient, internationally connected strategies for preserving and growing wealth.
This exclusive masterclass brings together industry leaders, investment professionals and ecosystem experts to explore emerging opportunities, cross-border structuring strategies and the evolving role of international financial centres in supporting long-term capital growth, succession and enterprise expansion.
The session will provide strategic insights into wealth preservation, global investment trends, regional opportunities and the role of Labuan IBFC and Straits Investment Bank as a gateway for international business and capital solutions.
Speakers
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Ben Quah, Chief Executive Officer, Labuan IBFC Inc.
Ben Quah, Chief Executive Officer, Labuan IBFC Inc.
Ben Quah is the Chief Executive Officer of Labuan IBFC Inc., appointed to lead the jurisdiction’s next phase of growth as a premier international business and financial centre. With more than 20 years of experience in fintech, digital marketing, and regional business development across Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore, he has built a strong track record in market expansion, ecosystem development, and cross-border collaboration.
Ben has led multi-jurisdictional platform launches, scalable growth programmes, and strategic partnerships with regulators, financial institutions, and technology providers. Recognised for his strategic clarity and values-driven leadership, he is focused on enhancing Labuan IBFC’s value proposition, strengthening engagement with key markets, and driving opportunities in wealth management, captive insurance, fintech, and Islamic finance to support sustainable, long-term growth. -
Farah Jaafar, Global Advisor, Straits Investment Bank
Farah Jaafar, Global Advisor, Straits Investment Bank
Farah Jaafar is Global Advisor at Straits Investment Bank, where she contributes to the bank’s cross-border expansion efforts, regional strategy, and next-generation product innovation across private and institutional banking. She also currently serves as Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Management Committee at Webull Securities (Malaysia), as well as a Board Director of Tyndall Insurance, licensed by the Labuan Financial Services Authority, where she supports the growth of trade credit insurance for SMEs.
Among other roles, Farah previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Labuan IBFC Inc., as well Vice President and later Advisor to the Fintech Association of Malaysia. Her distinctive mix of regulatory insight, financial market leadership, strategic communications, and ecosystem building gives her a 360 degree view of the evolving financial landscape. -
Ray Tam, Co-founder, Raffles Family Office & Chief Executive Officer, Revo Digital Family Office
Ray Tam, Co-founder, Raffles Family Office & Chief Executive Officer, Revo Digital Family Office
As Co-Founder of Raffles Family Office, Ray plays a pivotal role in shaping the firm's long-term strategic direction. He has led key growth initiatives, driving business expansion and innovation.
Recognizing the underserved demand in the digital assets space, Ray spearheaded the creation of Revo Digital Family Office and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. As a dedicated digital asset brand under RFO, Revo is Asia’s first digital multi-family office. Ray envisions Revo as a transformative force in wealth management, delivering tailored digital asset solutions for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, so that they can confidently grow, secure and pass on their wealth in a rapidly changing financial world.
Ray has over 15 years of experience in private banking and leadership, having held senior positions at BNP Paribas and Standard Chartered Bank, where he managed global multi-asset portfolios for numerous Asian and European families of international renown. -
Vivien Khoo, Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director, Private Wealth Management Association
Vivien Khoo, Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director, Private Wealth Management Association
Vivien is the Chief Executive Officer of Private Wealth Management Association (“PWMA”) with close to three decades of experience in wealth management, digital assets, crypto research, compliance and regulatory oversight.
Vivien spent close to two decades at Goldman Sachs, where she was the Managing Director of Goldman Sachs’ Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Compliance division. At Goldman Sachs, Vivien was involved in various market and regulatory reforms, she was also an ex regulator at the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission
earlier on in her career.
After a long career in senior compliance and regulatory roles, Vivien moved into the digital asset industry in 2019 where she was the Global Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Executive Officer at a leading crypto derivatives exchange. She also held senior roles at various major digital wealth management and crypto firms. Vivien serves on HKSAR Government Stablecoin Review Tribunal, and the Regulatory Subcommittee of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development, chaired by the Financial Secretary with participation of key government officials and financial regulators.
As a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Vivien was a key sponsor for female programs at different levels during her time at Goldman Sachs. She is the founder of W3W (Web3Women) and co-founder of SatoshiWomen, both of which provide education, inspiration and connections to women interested in digital assets.
Date:
30 July 2026
(Thursday)
Time:
2.30PM - 4.50PM
Address:
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
1 Harbour Rd, Wan Chai,
Hong Kong



