Singapore Immigration: The Fair Consideration Framework 2 Years On

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Special Event, 04 November 2016

Grand Residence 2, Grand Hyatt, 10 Scotts Road

Singapore Immigration: The Fair Consideration Framework 2 Years On

This event was sponsored by Magrath Global

2 years ago, the Fair Consideration Framework was introduced, and its proposed changes to Singapore’s immigration laws had a profound effect across all business types, including sole proprietors, SME’s and large multi-national organisations.

This seminar Q&A with the Director for Foreign Policy of the MOM, discussed the Fair Consideration Framework and its evolution since it was introduced in August 2014. This seminar provided an update on the current MOM regulations relating to the recruitment and employment of foreign professionals in accordance with the FCF, and how this has impacted job advertising transparency and HR practices in Singapore.

FROM THE EVENT

Ruth Wilkins @MagrathGlobal introduces @MOM_sg Foreign Workforce Policy Director Christopher Koh #britchamsgsifcf pic.twitter.com/ZEceP0h7Mw
— BritCham Singapore (@britchamsg) November 4, 2016

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Christopher is Director of the Foreign Workforce Policy Department of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. His role is to foster a carefully balanced foreign workforce policy to support economic growth, by having foreign manpower supplement the local workforce, while contributing to better job opportunities and higher wages for local workers.

Before joining the Manpower Ministry in 2012, Christopher has worked in four other Ministries, taking on a diverse range of economic and social policy topics that include international healthcare diplomacy, industrial land pricing and planning, encouraging parenthood, and improving public housing for the poor.

Christopher was trained as a chemical engineer at Johns Hopkins University and has a Master’s degree in management from Stanford University.

Ruth is a qualified UK lawyer and Director of Magrath Global (Singapore). Ruth has 10 years of experience in all aspects of Singapore immigration, including the provision of extensive advice to a wide range of clients from individuals to multinational companies on the practical implications of transferring employees to Singapore, managing the service delivery of a large team of immigration specialists and also providing immigration training and updates to HR professionals.