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A corporate finance firm that has advised Singapore-listed companies since 2004.
SAC Capital accelerates with the best and enjoys a long-standing reputation as a corporate finance specialist. We have been a trusted adviser to our clients and partners since 2004.
In January 2021, SAC Capital entered into a capital and business alliance with Resona Bank Ltd, which further burnishes the reputation of SAC Capital as a growing, reputable and reliable independent investment banking firm in Singapore.
SAC Capital’s team of senior professionals delivers a wide collection of services in Catalist Sponsorship, Capital Markets, Financial Advisory, Mainboard & Catalist Listing, Mergers & Acquisitions and Research. Our practitioners deliver independent and innovative thinking on complex challenges. We are focused on achieving our clients’ objectives and delivering good companies to the market and good value to investors.
As a testament to our focus, commitment and perseverance towards the well-being of our clients, we enjoy a high rate of success in our deals. We are firmly anchored on a focused customer base and long-term partnerships formed over more than twenty years, which we are determined to build on for the future.
Licences and approvals
Milestones
- January 2021SAC Capital became an affiliate of Resona Bank Ltd following a 15% capital and business alliance, strengthening collaboration in M&A advisory, investment, IPOs and equity research across Japan, Singapore and Southeast Asia.
- April 2016Acquisition of Canaccord Genuity Singapore Pte Ltd, now SAC Advisors Private Limited.
- January 2014Approved as a Catalist Full Sponsor by SGX.
- 2009 – 2012Obtained MAS approval of underwriting and placement capability for IPOs and secondary fund raising.
- February 2009Approved as a Catalist Continuing Sponsor by SGX.
- July 2004SAC Capital, formerly Sirius Asia Capital, founded by Dr John Chen and Mr Ong Hwee Li in February 2004, obtained its Capital Markets Services licence for Advising on Corporate Finance.
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Ong has been involved in IPO, M&A and advisory transactions on the SGX for both Singapore and foreign companies. He is also active in fund raising and investments for private and listed companies. Prior to co-founding SAC Capital in July 2004, he worked in the investment banking departments of various local and foreign financial institutions.
As CEO, Mr Ong sets the tone and vision for SAC Capital and has been instrumental in formulating the strategies and business goals for the firm. He holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) from Monash University.
Chief Operating Officer · Head, Capital Markets Group
Mr Tan is the COO and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm. He also heads the Capital Markets Group and oversees Corporate Finance, ECM and Corporate Restructuring. He has more than 10 years of experience and has played a key role in a variety of capital markets transactions, including IPOs, take-overs, privatisations, corporate advisory and ECM transactions.
Mr Tan holds a Bachelor of Business (Banking & Finance) from Nanyang Technological University.
Senior Partner · Head, M&A
Mr Lim started his career as an auditor with a big four accounting firm in 1997. Since 1999 he has worked in the corporate finance departments of various local and foreign financial institutions, joining SAC Capital in 2007. He oversees business functions and leads the M&A team, digital transformation and corporate development initiatives. His experience includes IPOs, take-overs, privatisations and corporate advisory transactions.
Mr Lim holds a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) from Nanyang Technological University.
Board of directors
Chairman
Dr Chen sits on the board of several companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. From 1991 to 1997 he served as Assistant Secretary-General of the National Trades Union Congress and as Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of NTUC Healthcare Co-op. He was a Member of Parliament from September 1988 to April 2006 and served as Minister of State for Communications, for Communications & Information Technology, and for National Development.
Dr Chen holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, Canada.
Director
Dr Leong is the Chairman of SPH REIT and CapitalCorp Partners, a corporate finance advisory firm, and Singapore’s non-resident High Commissioner to Cyprus. From 1994 to 2008 he was an executive director of Far East Organization, CEO of Orchard Parade Holdings and CEO of Yeo Hiap Seng. He was a Member of Parliament for 22 years from 1984 to 2006.
Dr Leong holds Bachelor degrees in Production Engineering, Economics and Chinese, an MBA from INSEAD, and a Master of Business Research and Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Western Australia.
Director · General Manager, Global Business Division, Resona Bank
Mr Konno has 25 years of experience in banking, including at Resona Bank’s Tokyo Banking Department. As General Manager of the Global Business Division he is responsible for all of Resona Bank’s international banking business: foreign exchange, cross-border loans, foreign currency deposits, overseas subsidiaries and offices, and cross-border settlement.
He is focused on strengthening the business relationship between Resona Bank and SAC Capital to support customers in Japan and Southeast Asia.