The executive briefing

As the global landscape shifts, are you reacting to changes as they happen or are you equipped with the insights to stay ahead of them?

Following the 12 February Budget announcement, Gene Kwee, Partner, Head of Tax, shares his perspective on Singapore’s strategic transition, “Budget 2026 strikes a careful balance between short-term support and long-term positioning. In the face of the global tax landscape, Singapore is choosing to adapt rather than resist. We are pivoting from broad-based tax holidays to targeted, substance-based instruments like the Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) to ensure we remain competitive on value. The real test now lies in execution. Success depends on whether these new policies are sufficient to attract high-quality FDI and prioritise structural resilience over short-term populism."

To help companies navigate these shifts, we are hosting an exclusive 2-part Executive Briefings on 3 March 2026.

This seminar is designed for senior leaders, offering insights into the changing fiscal environments in Singapore and the United States, and gives executives clarity on how to plan ahead in a year of transition.

Seminar highlights

Morning session (9:00am - 12:00pm) | The Singapore Budget 2026 

Join our guest economist from Lombard Odier and the Forvis Mazars in Singapore Tax team for a deep‑dive into the 12 February Budget announcement, featuring a sharp and practical technical breakdown of the latest fiscal measures. The session includes, 

• Fireside chat: Engage with invited C-suite leaders on productivity, accountability and strategic responses to the new landscape.
• Strategic foresight: Gain the clarity needed to plan confidently in this year of transition.

Designed for senior executives, this briefing delivers timely insights into Singapore’s evolving fiscal environment, equipping leaders with the clarity and foresight needed to plan confidently in a year of transition.

Speakers: 

• Guest speaker from Lombard Odier
• Gene Kwee, Partner, Head of Tax, Forvis Mazars
• Chan Xue Pei, Partner, Tax, Forvis Mazars​
• Payal Verma, Senior Manager, Tax, Forvis Mazars
• Pjotr Prins, Senior Manager, Tax, Forvis Mazars
• Khor Wei Wei, Manager, Tax, Forvis Mazars

Networking lunch (12:00pm - 1:00pm)

Connect with speakers and fellow executives over a curated lunch to discuss the morning’s insights and broader market trends.

Afternoon session (1:00pm - 3.30pm) | US Market Intelligence 

Experience an exclusive afternoon deep‑dive into the American business landscape, led by our visiting US experts. This session includes, 

• Emerging shifts: High-impact insights on business landscape, tariff developments and investment opportunities under the current administration.
• Global navigation: Strategic perspectives to help you position your organization for success in an increasingly complex trade environment.

This session is critical for firms with existing US footprints or those exploring expansion. Designed for senior leaders looking to stay ahead, this briefing equips you with strategic perspectives and practical guidance to navigate US‑related considerations confidently and position your organisation for success in an increasingly complex global environment.

Speakers: 

• Michael Cornett, Managing Director, Washington National Tax Office, Forvis Mazars in the US
• Keith Giddens, Managing Partner of Tax Consulting, Forvis Mazars in the US
• Kirsty McMillan, Partner, Tax, Forvis Mazars

Event details

Date: 3 March 2026
Time: 9.00am – 3.30pm (SGT)
Venue: Forvis Mazars in Singapore, Lounge @ Seven, 135 Cecil Street, #07-01, Singapore 069536)

*Early-bird fees: $33 per session or $66 for both sessions (Early-bird rates have ended.)

*Non early-bird fees: $50 per session or $88 for both sessions

*All fees collected will go towards supporting a meaningful cause.

Register here