IAIR Conference and AGM - 2016 - Singapore
The 2016 Annual Conference and AGM was held in Singapore and hosted by Jill Tan, the Official Assignee & Receiver of Singapore. The conference theme was "Creating Connections".
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Venue
Mandarin Orchard, Singapore
Address: Mandarin Orchard Singapore is located in the world-renowned Orchard Road and in close walking proximity to Paragon Medical and Mount Elizabeth Hospital.The hotel boasts some 1,077 spacious guestrooms and suites, each a harmonious blend of comfort and elegance, and with panoramic views of the city skyline from the upper floors.
The hotel houses Chatterbox, home of the legendary Mandarin Chicken Rice; Shisen Hanten by Chen Kentaro offering Sichuan cuisine; Triple Three, an international buffet restaurant; Coffee & Crust, a cosy café; and Bar on 5, a chill-out bar.
One of the top hotels in Singapore, Mandarin Orchard Singapore offers over 25,000 square feet of meeting and banquet spaces with advanced audio-visual equipment, supported by a dedicated Conference Services team.
Annexed to the hotel is Mandarin Gallery, a unique and intimate shopping destination with over 100 luxury and cult brands, making for an all-encompassing retail and hospitality experience for guests of Mandarin Orchard Singapore.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore was named Best Hotel in Singapore at the International Hotel Awards 2013/2014. It was also conferred a Luxury Hotel Award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012.
Mandarin Orchard Singapore offers complimentary Wi-Fi in all guestrooms. -
Programme
5th September 2016
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Conference AgendaConference Agenda
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toMeeting of the IAIR Executive CommitteeMeeting of the IAIR Executive Committee
From to Speakers: Room:A meeting of the IAIR Executive Committee members, who had been elected to the post in the previous year's AGM.
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toWelcome Reception for all Conference ParticipantsWelcome Reception for all Conference Participants
From to Speakers: Room:Welcome Reception for all Conference Participants (Hosted by Mr Han Kok Juan, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Law)
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6th September 2016
toRegistrationRegistration
From to Speakers: Room:Delegates register for the conference and collect their delegate pack
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toPlenary Session 1 - Cross Border Issues in Insolvency: A New ParadigmThe Honourable Judicial Commissioner Kannan RameshPlenary Session 1 - Cross Border Issues in Insolvency: A New Paradigm
From to Speakers: The Honourable Judicial Commissioner Kannan Ramesh Room:An opening key note address from Ramesh Kannan setting the tone for the day.
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toFormal Group Photograph and Morning Tea/CoffeeFormal Group Photograph and Morning Tea/Coffee
From to Speakers: Room:Taking the formal group photograph and an opportunity for delegates to network over tea and coffee.
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toPlenary Session 2 - Public-Private PartnershipsPatrick Ang , Jill TanPlenary Session 2 - Public-Private Partnerships
From to Speakers: Patrick Ang , Jill Tan Room:How the private is involved with the public functions of insolvency in Singapore, e.g. law reform, policy formation, case administration, legislative drafting
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toPlenary Session 3 - Alternatives to BankruptcyRosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Elaine Millar - Viscount of JerseyPlenary Session 3 - Alternatives to Bankruptcy
From to Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Elaine Millar - Viscount of Jersey Room:Stay Out If You Can – Keeping Out of Bankruptcy
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toLunch and NetworkingLunch and Networking
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toWorkshop 1- Expansion on Plenary Session 3 – Debt Repayment or Debt Relief?Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Elaine Millar - Viscount of JerseyWorkshop 1- Expansion on Plenary Session 3 – Debt Repayment or Debt Relief?
From to Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Elaine Millar - Viscount of Jersey Room:A workshop session to explore further Plenary Session 3 -
Alternatives to Bankruptcy: Stay Out If You Can – Keeping Out of Bankruptcy
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toWorkshop 2 - Developing my Insolvency Regime – A primer for young jurisdictionsLorcan O’Connor, Director (CEO) of the Insolvency Service of Ireland , Prabha Chinien - Registrar of Companies MauritiusWorkshop 2 - Developing my Insolvency Regime – A primer for young jurisdictions
From to Speakers: Lorcan O’Connor, Director (CEO) of the Insolvency Service of Ireland , Prabha Chinien - Registrar of Companies Mauritius Room:A workshop focused on young jurisdictions - to provide them with help in developing their own Insolvency Regimes.
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toRoundtable – Sharing of Experiences – Member States’ Challenges and InnovationsRosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Jill TanRoundtable – Sharing of Experiences – Member States’ Challenges and Innovations
From to Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Jill Tan Room:A round table where each member country has 2 minutes 30 seconds (in a speed dating style format) to highlight up to 3 innovations that they are proud of and one challenge where they are looking for ideas from fellow members. The idea is that this gives delegates an indication of fellow members that they should try and network with during the conference.
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toAfternoon Tea & Coffee and networkingAfternoon Tea & Coffee and networking
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toWorkshop 5 - Data Analytics – Big Data for Regulators – Singapore's experience in creating a predictive tool for prioritising the processing of bankruptcy casesDr David R Hardoon, Angela LeeWorkshop 5 - Data Analytics – Big Data for Regulators – Singapore's experience in creating a predictive tool for prioritising the processing of bankruptcy cases
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toWorkshop 6 - Divorcing Bankrupts – Dealing with matrimonial property that has vested in the trustee in bankruptcyVeronique Anne Ingram, Chia Wee KiatWorkshop 6 - Divorcing Bankrupts – Dealing with matrimonial property that has vested in the trustee in bankruptcy
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toFormal Conference DinnerFormal Conference Dinner
From to Speakers: Room:Formal Dinner (Hosted by Mr Ng How Yue, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Law)
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7th September 2016
toPlenary Session 4 - Regulation of Insolvency PractitionersDean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, ScotlandPlenary Session 4 - Regulation of Insolvency Practitioners
From to Speakers: Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland Room:Report on Members’ Survey – Key Themes and Divergent Practices
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toPlenary Session 5 - Costs Scheduling – Developments in SingaporeSmitha MenonPlenary Session 5 - Costs Scheduling – Developments in Singapore
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toMorning Tea/Coffee and NetworkingMorning Tea/Coffee and Networking
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toWorkshop 4 - Are Shorter Periods in Bankruptcy Desirable?Lorcan O’Connor, Director (CEO) of the Insolvency Service of Ireland , Teresa WongWorkshop 4 - Are Shorter Periods in Bankruptcy Desirable?
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toPlenary Session 6 - “Brexit and Insolvencies – Now What?”Professor Gerard McCormack - Professor of International Business Law and Director of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) at the University of LeedsPlenary Session 6 - “Brexit and Insolvencies – Now What?”
From to Speakers: Professor Gerard McCormack - Professor of International Business Law and Director of the Centre for Business Law and Practice (CBLP) at the University of Leeds Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toPlenary Session 7 - Expanding Roles of Insolvency Regulators: From Incompetent Attorneys to Bankruptcy Restriction OrdersRamona D Elliott - Deputy Director/General Counsel for the United States Trustees Program, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, ScotlandPlenary Session 7 - Expanding Roles of Insolvency Regulators: From Incompetent Attorneys to Bankruptcy Restriction Orders
From to Speakers: Ramona D Elliott - Deputy Director/General Counsel for the United States Trustees Program, Dr Richard Dennis - Chief Executive, Accountant in Bankruptcy, Scotland Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshop 6 (Repeat) - Divorcing Bankrupts – Dealing with matrimonial property that has vested in the trustee in bankruptcyVeronique Anne Ingram, Chia Wee KiatWorkshop 6 (Repeat) - Divorcing Bankrupts – Dealing with matrimonial property that has vested in the trustee in bankruptcy
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toAfternoon Tea/Coffee and NetworkingAfternoon Tea/Coffee and Networking
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toIAIR Annual General Meeting (For IAIR Members only)Jill TanIAIR Annual General Meeting (For IAIR Members only)
From to Speakers: Jill Tan Room:This is the Annual General Meeting of the International Association of Insolvency Regulators. Only IAIR members/potential members may attend and only IAIR members may speak or vote at the meeting.
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8th September 2016
toWorkshop 1 (Repeat) - Expansion on Plenary Session 3 – Debt Repayment or Debt Relief?Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Elaine Millar - Viscount of JerseyWorkshop 1 (Repeat) - Expansion on Plenary Session 3 – Debt Repayment or Debt Relief?
From to Speakers: Rosemary Winter-Scott OBE - IAIR Executive Director , Elaine Millar - Viscount of Jersey Room:Members need to login for access to session documents
toWorkshop 4 (Repeat) - Are Shorter Periods in Bankruptcy Desirable?Lorcan O’Connor, Director (CEO) of the Insolvency Service of Ireland , Teresa WongWorkshop 4 (Repeat) - Are Shorter Periods in Bankruptcy Desirable?
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toMorning Tea/Coffee and NetworkingMorning Tea/Coffee and Networking
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toPlenary Session 8 - Presentation by New Member Country, Uganda: The state of insolvency practice regulation in Uganda: prospects and challengesBemanya TrebazePlenary Session 8 - Presentation by New Member Country, Uganda: The state of insolvency practice regulation in Uganda: prospects and challenges
From to Speakers: Bemanya Trebaze Room:A presentation by any new IAIR Member Countries - about the insolvency systems in their country.
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toFormal handover of the IAIR flag to the host for 2017Jill Tan, Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and WalesFormal handover of the IAIR flag to the host for 2017
From to Speakers: Jill Tan, Dean Beale - Inspector General and Chief Executive – The Insolvency Service of England and Wales Room:The IAIR flag is formally handed over from the host of 2016 (Singapore) to the host for 2017 (UK).
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Formal Gallery
