KOH Cher Chiew Francis
30 December 2014
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KOH Cher Chiew Francis
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
FRANCISKOH@SMU.EDU.SG
Office Phone: 6828 0719
Date of CV revision: 30 December 2014
Citizenship: Singaporean
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Education
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1995
FCMA, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
(UK)
1990
CPA, Member of the Institute of Chartered Public Accountant of
Singapore
1984
PhD, University of New South Wales, Australia
1979
MBA, University of British Columbia, Canada
1975
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BBA (Hons), University of Singapore, Singapore
Position(s) Held
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Jul 2005 - Now
Professor of Finance, Practice
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
2012 - Now
Vice Provost (Special Projects)
Jul 2010 - 2012
Deputy Dean
Lee Kong Chian School of Business
Singapore Management University
Dec 2003 - Jun 2010
Associate Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, SMU
Mar 2003 - Now
Director, MSc in Wealth Management Programme, SMU
Apr 2002 - Jun 2005
Practice Associate Professor of Finance, SMU
1997 - 2002
Deputy Director, GIC
1994 - 1997
Senior Investment Manager, GIC
1988 - 1992
Tenured Academic Senior Lecturer, NUS
1988 - 1990
Vice Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, NUS
1987 - 1988
Sub-Dean, Faculty of Business Administration, NUS
1985 - 1987
Deputy Head, School of Management, NUS
1984 - 1987
Director, NUS Multi-purpose Co-operative Society
1979 - 1994
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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, NUS
Visiting Positions
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2008 - 2010
Visiting Professor, St Gallen University
1991
Visiting Scholar, University of British Columbia
1991
Visiting Scholar, University of Michigan
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Scholarships
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Australian Universities International Development Program
(Doctoral Studies in Finance), 1980 - 1984
Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship
(Master's Program in Business Administration), 1977 - 1979
Singapore Finance Scholarship
(Undergraduate Program), 1973 - 1975
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Research Interests
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Corporate Finance (IPO,Mergers and Acquisitions)
Investment (Private Equity & Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, REITS)
Wealth Management (Private Banking, Anti-money Laundering)
Journal Articles (Refereed)
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"An Analytical Framework for Science Parks and Technology Districts with an application to
Singapore", by Francis KOH, Winston T H KOH, and Feichin, Ted TSCHANG, 2005, 20, 2,
Journal of Business Venturing, 217-239
"Corporate Divestitures and Spinoffs in Singapore", by Francis C.C. KOH, Winston T H KOH, and
Benedict KOH, 2005, 2, 1, Journal of Restructuring Finance, 69-79
"Investing in Asian Hedge Funds: An Introduction", by Francis KOH and Winston KOH, 2005,
Financiele Studievereniging Rotterdam
"An Evaluation of Hedge Funds: Risk, Return and Pitfalls", by Francis KOH, David K.C. LEE, and
K.F. PHOON, 2002, 47, 1, The Singapore Economic Review, 153-171
"Venture Capital and Economic Growth: An Industry Overview and Singapore's Experience", by
Francis KOH and Winston KOH, 2002, 47, 2, The Singapore Economic Review, 243-267
"An Evaluation of Hedge Funds: Risk, Return and Pitfalls", by Kuo Chuen David LEE, Francis
KOH, and Kok Fai PHOON, 2002, 47, Singapore Economic Review, World Scientific, 153-172
"An Empirical Analysis of the Risks and Returns of Acquired Firms in Singapore", by Francis
KOH and S.H. LEE, 05/1998, 5, 3, Asia-Pacific Journal of Management, 157-168.
"Empirical Analysis of the Investor Sentiment Explanation of Discounts in Closed-end Funds", by
Francis KOH, K F PHOON, and R OH, 10/1993, Securities Industry Review, 17-24, Singapore
"Market Timing Abilities of Fund Managers: Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests", by Francis
KOH, K F PHOON, and C H TAN, 01/1993, 20, 2, Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, 155
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10. "The Signalling Process in Initial Public Offerings", by Francis KOH, Joseph LIM, and Chin NEO,
10/1992, 9, 2, Asia-Pacific Journal of Management, 151-165, Singapore
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11. "Synergistic Gains from Corporation Acquisitions and the Impact of Shareholders' Wealth", by
Francis KOH, K F PHOON, and T. M. TAN, 10/1992, Securities Industry Review, 1-12, Singapore
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12. "The signalling process in initial public offerings", by Francis KOH, Young Sain, Joseph LIM, and
Neo CHIN, 10/1992, 9, 2, Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 151-165
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13. "Initial Public Offerings: Why are they Typically Underpriced?", by Lester JOHNSON and Francis
KOH, 04/1991, 2, 1, Bond Management Review, 61-66, Australia
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14. "Singapore Airlines: Price Effects of Restriction on Foreign Ownership", by Swee Sum LAM,
Francis KOH, and Yuen Kin CHIA, 10/1990, Securities Industry Review, 57-66, Singapore
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15. "New Issues: Rationing - Adjusted Initial Returns and the Winner's Curse", by Francis KOH, Miew
Cheng LOKE, Kok Fai PHOON, and Terry WALTER, 04/1990, Securities Industry Review, 31-34,
Singapore
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16. "A Direct Test of Rock's Model of the Pricing of Unseasoned Issues", by Francis KOH and T S
WALTER, 1989, 23 , 2, Journal of Financial Economics, United States, 251-272
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17. "The Performance of the Four Investment Trusts Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange", by
Francis KOH, K F PHOON, and J M TAN, 10/1989, Securities Industry Review, 1-13, Singapore
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18. "Unit Trusts in Singapore", by Joon Eng CHAN, Seng Kee KOH, and Francis KOH, 10/1989,
Securities Industry Review, 21-31
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19. "Prediction of Corporate Takeovers - An Empirical Analysis of Singapore Firms", by Francis KOH,
K F PHOON, and K S NG, 10/1988, Securities Industry Review, 29-44, Singapore
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20. "An Empirical Analysis of Financial Ratios Using an Industry Approach", by Francis KOH and
Lawrence KOH, 04/1988, Securities Industry Review, 45-56
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21. "An Empirical Analysis of the Performance of Unit Trusts in Singapore", by Francis KOH, Benedict
KOH, and T. C. CHENG, 10/1987, 13, 2, Security Industry Review, 1-14
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22. "Problems of Cement Industry in Singapore", by Francis KOH and Chin LIM, 07/1986, Singapore
Management Review, 67-73, Singapore
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23. "Unit trusts in Singapore", by Seng Kee, Benedict KOH, J. E. CHUA, and F. KOH, 1985, 11, 2,
Security Industry Review, 21-32
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Journal Articles (Non-refereed)
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"Singapore as an Emerging Hub for Wealth Management", by Francis KOH and Choon Ki LEE,
10/2003, Pulses, 10-14
"CPF-approved Unit Trusts and Investment-linked Polices: Making informed investment
decisions", by Annie KOH, Benedict KOH, and Francis KOH, 08/2002, PULSES, 24-27
"A Study of Merger Motives of Singapore Companies", by C.P. CHOY, Francis KOH, and Kok Fai
PHOON, 11/1988, Stock Exchange of Singapore Journal, 4-14
"Allocation Patterns of New Issues in Singapore", by Francis KOH and Terry WALTER, 09/1988,
Stock Exchange of Singapore Journal, 4-10
"The Relationship between Singapore, Hong Kong and US Equity Indices", by Francis KOH and
J. MOTIWALLA, 10/1981, Stock Exchange of Singapore Journal, 10-14
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Conference Papers (Refereed)
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"Investing in Private Equity: Pitfalls and Best Practices", by Francis KOH, Kim Song TAN, and Yiu
Kuen TSE, 09/2007, China Capital Market Research Centre Conference, Xiamen
"the Asian-Pacific Finance Association First Annual Meeting", by Francis KOH, P. THAM, and J.
LIM, 09/1994, Sydney, Australia.
"Initial Public Offerings: Underpricing, Allocation Process and Subscription Rate of
Government-link Companies", by Francis KOH, 09/1994, Asian-Pacific Finance Association First
Annual Meeting, Sydney
"Empirical Analysis of the Investor Sentiment Explanation of Discounts in Closed-end Funds", by
Francis KOH, 1993, Third International Conference on Asian-Pacific Financial Markets, Singapore
"Initial Public Offerings: A Test of Fads and Market Sentiments", by Francis KOH, 09/1993, Third
International Conference on Asian-Pacific Financial Markets, Singapore
"The Growth of Singapore Companies", by Francis KOH and W. KWOK, 06/1993, Academy of
International Business Southeast Asia Region Conference, Hong Kong
"The signalling process in initial public offerings", by Francis KOH, J.Y.S. LIM, and C. NEO,
09/1991, 563-573, Proceedings of the Second Conference on Asia Pacific Financial Markets,
Hong Kong, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
"Synergistic gains from corporate acquisitions and the impact on shareholders' wealth", by
Francis KOH and K.F. PHOON, 09/1991, 31-40, Proceedings of the Second Conference on
Asia-Pacific Financial Markets, Hong Kong, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
"The signalling process in initial public offerings", by Francis KOH, Young Sain, Joseph LIM, and
C. NEO, 09/1991, 563-573, The Asia Pacific Finance Association First Annual Conference, Hong
Kong, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong
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10. "Capital Structure Behaviour of Firms in Singapore: An Empirical Analysis", by Francis KOH and
K.F. PHOON, 06/1991, Third Annual Pacific-Basin Finance Conference, Seoul
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11. "the Academy of International Business, SEA Regional Conference,", by Francis KOH and K.F.
PHOON, 06/1990, Hong Kong
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12. "An Empirical Test of the Law of One Price", by Francis KOH and K.F. PHOON, 06/1990, 440-445
, Proceedings of the Academy of International Business SEA Regional Conference, Hong Kong
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13. "Rationing-Adjusted Initial Returns in the Singapore New Issues Market", by Francis KOH, M.C.
LOKE, and K.F. PHOON, 06/1990, 244-250, Proceedings of the Academy of International
Business, Southeast Asia Regional Conference, Hong Kong
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14. "Singapore Airlines: Price Effects of Restriction on Foreign Ownership", by Swee Sum LAM,
Francis KOH, and Y.K. CHIA, 06/1990, 239-243, Proceedings of the Academy of International
Business, Southeast Asia Regional Conference, Hong Kong
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15. "Marketing Timing abilities of Investment Managers in Singapore", by Francis KOH, K.F. PHOON,
and C.H. TAN, 11/1989, 805-822, Proceedings, Inaugural International Conference on
Asian-Pacific Financial Markets, Singapore
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16. "Ex-ante Uncertainty and the Under-Pricing of Unseasoned New Issues", by Francis KOH and B
K THIO, 12/1988, Australasian Finance and Banking Conference, Sydney, Australia
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17. "Prediction of Corporate Takeovers: An Empirical Analysis of Singapore Firms", by Francis KOH,
Kee Seng NG, and K.F. PHOON, 06/1988, 135-151, Proceedings of the Academy of International
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Business, Southeast Asia Regional Conference, Bangkok, Thailand
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18. "A Study of Merger Motives of Singapore Companies", by C.P. CHOY, Francis KOH, and K.F.
PHOON, 06/1988, 152-169, Proceedings of the Academy of International Business, Southeast
Asia Regional Conference, Bangkok, Thailand
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19. "Allocation Patterns of New Issues in Singapore", by Francis KOH and Terry WALTER, 05/1988,
Pan-Pacific Conference V, Singapore
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20. "Alternatives in Health Care Financing", by Francis KOH and Chin LIM, 02/1988, 40-44,
Proceedings of the Seminar on Economic Issues in Health Care, National University of Singapore
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21. "the Academy of International Business, Southeast Asia Regional Conference,", by Francis KOH
and S.H. LEE, 08/1987, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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22. "An Empirical Study of Abnormal Dollar Returns from Corporate Takeovers", by Francis KOH and
S.H. LEE, 08/1987, V1-V14, Proceedings of the Academy of International Business, Southeast
Asia Regional Conference, Kuala Lumpur
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23. "An Empirical Study of the Risks and Returns of Corporate Takeovers of Singapore Companies",
by Francis KOH and Soo Hoon LEE, 06/1986, 768-777, Proceedings of the Academy of
International Business, Southeast Asia Regional Conference, Taipei,
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24. "The Risk and Price Performance of New Equity Issues in Singapore", by Francis KOH and
Simon TEE, 07/1985, Academy of International Business, Inaugural Meeting of the Southeast
Asia Region, Hong Kong
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Conference Papers (Non-refereed)
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"A Direct Test of Rock's Model of the Pricing of Unseasoned Issues", by Francis KOH and Terry
WALTER, 12/1988, American Finance Association Conference, New York
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Books and Monographs (Authored or Co-authored)
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"Family Life Cycle & Money Management Model", by Francis KOH, Thomas TAN, and Jin Kyung
HAN, OCBC Bank, Singapore, 05/2005
"Shipping Services in Singapore", by Francis KOH, Kok Fai PHOON, and Caroline YEOH,
Citibank N.A. (Singapore), Singapore, 11/1991
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Chapters in Books
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"Market Structure and Growth Potential of Singapore REITs", by Cher Chiew Francis KOH, Kuo
Chuen LEE, Kok Fai PHOON, and Ee Seng SEAH, in Asian Handbook of Finance REITs,
Trading, and Fund Performance. Vol 2, edited by Gregoriou, G. and Lee, D.K.C.,
978-0-12-800986-4, Oxford: Academic Press, U.S.A., 2014, 53-67.
"Investing in Hedge Funds: Risks, Returns and Performance", by Francis KOH, Winston T H
KOH, David LEE, and K F PHOON, in Hedge Funds: Insights in Performance Measurement, Risk
Analysis and Portfolio Allocation, edited by Greg Gregoriou, Nicolas Papageorgiou, George
Hubner and Fabrice Rouah (eds), John Wiley and Sons, USA, 2005, pp 341 - 364.
"Investing in Hedge Funds: Risks, Returns, and Performance Measurement", by Kuo Chuen
David LEE, Francis KOH, Winston KOH, and Kok Fai PHOON, in Hedge Funds:Insights in
Performance Measurement, Risk Analysis, and Portfolio Allocation, 2005, 341-364.
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"CTA Strategies for Returns-Enhancing Diversification", by Francis KOH, David LEE, and Kok Fai
PHOON, in Commodity Trading Advisers: Risk, Performance Analysis, and Selection, edited by
Greg Gregoriou, 9780471689898, John Wiley, 2004, 338-358.
"CTA Strategies for Returns-Enhancing Diversification", by Kuo Chuen David LEE, Francis KOH,
and Kok Fai PHOON, in Commodity Trading Advisors: Risks, Performance Analysis,and Selection
, 2004, 336-357.
"Risk Management and Insurance", by Francis KOH, in Management of Business, edited by J.E.
Chua, S.C. Ling, C.H. Tan and H.P. Ta, Sixth edition, 9780071138284, McGraw-Hill, Singapore,
1994.
"Closed End Funds in Singapore: Risk, Performance, Net Asset Value and Price Discounts", by
Francis KOH, K.F. PHOON, and E.H. ONG, in Research in International Business and Finance.
Rising Asian Capital Markets: Empirical Studies,, edited by B. Theodore and T. Featherston.,
9781559384988, JAI Press, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1993, 181-195..
"An Empirical Study of the Capital Structure of Firms in Singapore", by Francis KOH, K.F.
PHOON, and V. TAN, in Research in International Business Finance. Rising Asian Capital
Markets: Empirical Studies,, edited by B. Theodore and T. Featherston., 9781559384988, JAI
Press,, Greenwich, Connecticut, 1993, 67-81..
"The performance of unit trusts in Singapore", by Benedict KOH, Francis KOH, and T. C. CHENG,
in Investment Analysis and Management, edited by S H Saw and C P Lim, 9789971899790,
Longmans, Singapore; White Plains, N.Y., U.S., 1990, pp. 228-240.
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10. "Ex-ante Uncertainty and the Underpricing of Unseasoned New Issues", by Francis KOH, B.K.
THIO, and L. JOHNSON, in Market and Stock Pricing, edited by M. Ariff and L. Johnson,,
9789971899783, Longmans, Singapore, 1990, 339- 352..
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11. "Allocation Patterns of New Equity Issues in Singapore", by Benedict KOH, Francis KOH, and T.
C. CHENG, in Investment Analysis & Management, edited by S.H. Shaw and C.P. Lim,
9789971899790, Longmans, Singapore; White Plains, N.Y., U.S., 1990, 81-90.
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12. "Prediction of Corporate Takeovers", by Francis KOH, K.S. NG, and K.F. PHOON, in Investment
Analysis & Management, edited by S.H. Saw and C.P. Lim, 9789971899790, Longmans,,
Singapore, 1990, 490-506..
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13. "Performance of the Four Investment Trusts Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange", by Francis
KOH, K.F. PHOON, and J.M. TAN, in Investment Analysis & Management, edited by S.H. Saw
and C.P. Lim, 9789971899790, Longmans, Singapore, 1990.
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14. "A Study of Merger Motives", by Francis KOH, C.P. CHOY, and K.F. PHOON, in Investment
Analysis & Management, edited by S.H. Saw and C.P. Lim, 9789971899790, Longmans,
Singapore, 1990.
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15. "Financial Ratios Using an Industry Approach", by Francis KOH and Lawrence LOH, in
Investment Analysis & Management, edited by Saw Swee Hock and Lim Choo Peng,
9789971899790, Longmans, 1990, 383-393.
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16. "A Study of New Issues on the Second Board of the Singapore Stock Exchange", by Francis
KOH, M.C. LOKE, K F PHOON, and Young Sain, Joseph LIM, in Investment Analysis &
Management, edited by Saw Swee Hock and Lim Choo Peng, 9789971899790, Longmans, 1990,
97-107.
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17. "A Study of New Issues on the Second Board of the Stock Exchange of Singapore", by Francis
KOH, M.C. LOKE, J. LIM, and Kok Fai PHOON, in Investment Analysis and Management, edited
by Saw, S.H., 9789971899790, Singapore University Press, Singapore, 1990.
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18. "Mergers and Acquisitions", by Francis KOH, in Handbook of Singapore-Malaysia Corporate
Finance, edited by C.H. Tan and K.C. Kwan,, 9780409995480, Butterworths, Singapore; St. Paul,
Minn., 1988, 150-167..
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19. "Unit trusts", by Seng Kee, Benedict KOH and F. KOH, in Handbook of Singapore - Malaysia
Corporate Finance, edited by C H Tan and K C Kwan, 9780409995480, Butterworths, 1988, p
117-131.
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20. "Unit trusts in Singapore", by Benedict KOH, J. E. CHUA, and Francis KOH, in Further Investment
Analysis, edited by S H Saw and C P Lim, 9780851211763, Longman., Singapore, 1986, pp.
67-80..
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21. "The Relationship between Singapore, Hong Kong and U.S. Equity Indices", by Francis KOH and
J. MOTIWALLA, in Further Investment Analysis, edited by Saw Swee Hock and Lim Choo Peng,
9780851211763, Longmans, 1986, 311-320.
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Published Reports
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"Investing in Private Equity: Pitfalls and Best Practices", by Francis KOH, Kim Song TAN, and Yiu
Kuen TSE, Research Report on China Private Equity, 09/2007
"Report on Shipping Services in Singapore", by Francis KOH, K F PHOON, and C YEOH, 1992
"Assistance Schemes for Small and Medium Enterprises in Singapore", by Francis KOH, APO
Seminar on Small Industries Development, Seoul, Korea, 07/1986
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Newspaper and Magazine Articles
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"Mastering Money Management", by Francis KOH, 09/2003, Business Times
"CPF-approved Unit Trusts and Investment-linked Insurance Policies: Making informed
investment decisions", by Seng Kee, Benedict KOH, A. KOH, and F. KOH, 08/2002, PULSES
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Other Published Articles
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"A Due Diligence Framework for Private Equity Investments", by Francis KOH, 2007
"Business Banking in Singapore", by Francis KOH and K.F PHOON, 1993
"Investible Funds and Financial Markets in Singapore", by Francis KOH, K.F PHOON, and E NG,
1993
"Bank Credit Evaluation Model", by Francis KOH and K F PHOON, 1992
"Strategic Study of the Flow of Funds in Singapore", by Francis KOH, Kian Guan LIM, K F
PHOON, Y.K. TAN, and K.A. WONG, 1990
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Working Papers
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"Investing in Hedge Funds: Risks, Returns and Performance Measurement", by Francis KOH,
Winston T H KOH, David K. C. LEE, and Fai Phoon KOK, 10/2004
"Venture Capital and Economic Growth: An Industry Overview and Singapore's Experience", by
Winston T H KOH and Francis KOH, 2002
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Conference Presentations
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"The Third International Conference on Asian-Pacific Financial Markets", by Francis KOH, J. LIM,
and P. THAM, 09/1993, Singapore
"The Academy of International Business Southeast Asia Region", by Francis KOH and W. KWOK,
06/1993, Hong Kong
"The American Finance Association Conference", by Francis KOH and Terry WALTER, 12/1988,
New York, USA.
"The Australasian Finance and Banking Conference", by Francis KOH, B.K. THIO, and L.
JOHNSON, 12/1988, Sydney, Australia.
"The Pan-Pacific Conference V", by Francis KOH and Terry WALTER, 05/1988, Singapore
"The APO Seminar on Small Industries Development", by Francis KOH, 07/1986, Seoul, Korea.
Works-in-Progress
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"A Risk and Complexity Rating Framework for Investment Products", by Seng Kee Benedict KOH,
Cher Chiew Francis KOH, Kuo Chuen LEE, Kian Guan LIM, David NG, and Kok Fai PHOON,
05/2014
"A Risk and Complexity Rating Framework for Investment Products", by Kuo Chuen LEE, Seng
Kee Benedict KOH, Cher Chiew Francis KOH, Kok Fai PHOON, and Kian Guan LIM, 05/2014
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Courses Taught - Masters
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Corporate Finance, Master of Wealth Management, SMU, 2002 - 2010
Portfolio Management, Master of Wealth Management, SMU, 2002 - 2008
Wealth Management, Master of Wealth Management, SMU, 2002 - 2010
Financial Management and Investment Analysis courses, MBA, NUS, 1979 - 1994
Courses Taught - Professional
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Taught various courses in the Associates Programme and the Comprehensive Programme for
Young Investment Professionals in GC (In-house Training Programmes), 1997 - 2002
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Term 2: FNCE217 Wealth Management, January 2008 - April 2010
Term 1: FNCE217 Wealth Management, August 2008 - November 2010
Financial Management and Investment Analysis courses, NUS, 1979 - 1994
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Executive Teaching
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Director, Financial Management Programme (Executive Development Programme)
Taught various modules and courses for executives
•Wharton-NUS Banking Program
•Institute of Banking & Finance
•Singapore Airlines
•Singapore Institute of Management
•Standard Chartered Bank
•IBM
•National Productivity Board
•Pico Art
•Singapore Security Institute
•Ministry of Health
•Ministry of Environment, 1979 - 1994
Taught various courses for business executives:
(Executive Development Programme)
•Wharton-SMU Corporate Finance Programme
•Singapore Venture Capital Association-SMU Programme
•University of Chicago-SMU-IBM Insight Programme
•Wealth Management Institute Certificate in Private Banking
•EDB Programme for Officers
•GIC Real Estate Pte Ltd Programme
•GIC Comprehensive Training Programme
•Great Eastern Life Insurance Programme
•Monetary Authority of Singapore Programme, 2002 - 2008
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Chairman, Post-Graduate Coursework Committee, SMU, 2007 - Now
Vice Chairman, SAFRA Finance Committee, July 2006 - Now
Member, MBA Programme Committee, SMU, December 2004 - Now
Member, Leasing Committee, SMU, November 2004 - Now
Member, Job Evaluation Committee, SMU, May 2004 - Now
Member, QAFU Steering Committee, SMU, 2004
Member, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Investment Committee, 2004 - Now
Academic Advisor, SMU Investment Committee, SMU, November 2003 - Now
Member, University Student Committee, SMU, November 2003 - Now
Member, University Senate, SMU, 2003
Member, SAFRA Finance Committee, 2001 - Now
Member, Department of Accountancy and Business, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, 2000 - 2003
Member, Management Committee, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, 1988 - 2002
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Member, Management Committee, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce Training Centre,
1988 - 1993
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Editorial Duties
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Reviewer (Financial Analyst Journal, Contemporary Economic Policy,
Singapore Economic Review), 2002 - Now
Associate Editor, Securities Industry Review, 1993 - 1995
Reviewer (Pacific Basin Journal of Finance, Asia-Pacific Journal of Management, Financial
Management), 1979 - 1994
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Consultancy
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Consultant, OCBC Bank (Consumer Banking; Priority Banking), 2004 - 2006
Consultant, Citibank (Consumer Banking), 1993
Consultant, Citibank (Institutional Banking), 1993
Consultant, Malayan Banking Berhad (Singapore), 1992 - 1993
Consultant, Citibank (Trade Financing), 1990 - 1991
Consultant, Citibank (Credit Administration), 1989 - 1990
Consultant, Citibank Singapore (Corporate Banking), 1988 - 1989
Consultant, Ventech Corporation, 1985 - 1986
Consultant, Cement Industry Association of Singapore, 1985 - 1986
Director, NUS Multi-purpose Co-operative Society
Deputy Chairman, Board of Directors, 1984 - 1987
Consultant, Applied Research Corporation, 1979 - 1980
Public Services
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Member, WDA Manpower Skills & Training Council (MSTC), 2006 - Now
National Serviceman (Highest Rank: Major)
Commanding Officer, 151 Singapore Infantry Regimen
Brigade Staff Officer, 30 Singapore Infantry Brigade, 1971 - 2001
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Other Services
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External Academic Advisor, MSc in Banking, City University of Hong Kong
Board Memberships
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Member, Academic Studies Advisory Board, Singapore Human Resources Institute, 2002 - 2005
Board Member, Association of Financial Engineers Singapore, 2000 - 2001
Chairman, Ministry of Defence Registrant Advisory Board , 1997 - Now
Board Member, Dalian Container Terminals, 1995 - 1997
Deputy Chairman, Board of Directors, NUS Multi-purpose Co-operative Society, 1985 - 1987
Member, School Advisory Board, Yusof Ishak Secondary School, 1979 - 1996
Memberships in Professional Organizations
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Second Honorary Secretary, Asia-Pacific Finance Association, 1993 - 1995
Honorary Secretary, Business Administration Society (Alumni), 1986 - 1988
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