Change - Announcement of Appointment::APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
YANGZIJIANG FINANCIAL HOLDING LTD.
Securities
YANGZIJIANG FINANCIAL HOLDING LTD. - SGXE77102635 - YF8
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Appointment
Date &Time of Broadcast
23-Sep-2022 17:22:42
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL
Announcement Reference
SG220923OTHRCQUZ
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Toe Teow Heng
Designation
Executive Director and CEO
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Appointment of Mr Koh Boon Chiao as General Counsel.

Mr Koh Boon Chiao has been identified as a Key Management Personnel with effect from 23 September 2022 upon taking over the duties and responsibilities of the outgoing Chief Compliance Officer - Singapore.

Additional Details

Date Of Appointment
23/09/2022
Name Of Person
Koh Boon Chiao
Age
42
Country Of Principal Residence
Singapore
The Board's comments on this appointment (including rationale, selection criteria, board diversity considerations, and the search and nomination process)
The Board has reviewed Mr Koh s qualifications and working experience and is of the view that he is able to contribute effectively to the Group.
Whether appointment is executive, and if so, the area of responsibility
Executive position. Area of responsibility is to, among others, oversee the legal compliance and corporate secretarial functions of the Group and ensuring that there are appropriate procedures and processes in place to implement policies approved by the Board, as well as adequate systems to monitor compliance with established policies and procedures.
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
General Counsel
Professional qualifications
Bachelor of Law from the National University of Singapore
Any relationship (including immediate family relationships) with any existing director, existing executive officer, the issuer and/ or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or any of its principal subsidiaries
No
Conflict of interests (including any competing business)
No
Working experience and occupation(s) during the past 10 years
May 2022 to Present: General Counsel of Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd.

October 2021 to April 2022: Head of Legal, EVYD Research Pte Ltd

March 2021 to October 2021: Head of Legal, Digitrade Fintech Pte Ltd

August 2020 to March 2021: Assistant General Counsel, MindChamps PreSchool Singapore Pte Ltd

March 2019 to August 2020: Head of Legal, ICHX Tech Pte Ltd

March 2018 to February 2019: Head of Legal, TenX Pte Ltd

July 2016 to February 2018: Assistant Vice President (Legal), Parkway Pantai Limited

October 2010 to July 2016: Senior Associate/Partner, Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Undertaking submitted to the listed issuer in the form of Appendix 7.7 (Listing Rule 704(7)) Or Appendix 7H (Catalist Rule 704(6))
Yes
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries?
No
# These fields are not applicable for announcements of appointments pursuant to Listing Rule 704 (9) or Catalist Rule 704 (8).
Past (for the last 5 years)
Snack Empire Holdings Limited
Camsing Healthcare Limited
ADDX Digital Pte. Ltd.
Present
KS2 Fit Pte. Ltd.
PG Fit Pte. Ltd.
(a) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any bankruptcy law of any jurisdiction was filed against him or against a partnership of which he was a partner at the time when he was a partner or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a partner?
No
(b) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, an application or a petition under any law of any jurisdiction was filed against an entity (not being a partnership) of which he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive, at the time when he was a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity or at any time within 2 years from the date he ceased to be a director or an equivalent person or a key executive of that entity, for the winding up or dissolution of that entity or, where that entity is the trustee of a business trust, that business trust, on the ground of insolvency?
No
(c) Whether there is any unsatisfied judgment against him?
No
(d) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving fraud or dishonesty which is punishable with imprisonment, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such purpose?
No
(e) Whether he has ever been convicted of any offence, in Singapore or elsewhere, involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or has been the subject of any criminal proceedings (including any pending criminal proceedings of which he is aware) for such breach?
No
(f) Whether at any time during the last 10 years, judgment has been entered against him in any civil proceedings in Singapore or elsewhere involving a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, or a finding of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part, or he has been the subject of any civil proceedings (including any pending civil proceedings of which he is aware) involving an allegation of fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty on his part?
No
(g) Whether he has ever been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of any offence in connection with the formation or management of any entity or business trust?
No
(h) Whether he has ever been disqualified from acting as a director or an equivalent person of any entity (including the trustee of a business trust), or from taking part directly or indirectly in the management of any entity or business trust?
No
(i) Whether he has ever been the subject of any order, judgment or ruling of any court, tribunal or governmental body, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from engaging in any type of business practice or activity?
No
(j) Whether he has ever, to his knowledge, been concerned with the management or conduct, in Singapore or elsewhere, of the affairs of :-
(i) any corporation which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing corporations in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(ii) any entity (not being a corporation) which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing such entities in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iii) any business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement governing business trusts in Singapore or elsewhere; or
No
(iv) any entity or business trust which has been investigated for a breach of any law or regulatory requirement that relates to the securities or futures industry in Singapore or elsewhere, in connection with any matter occurring or arising during that period when he was so concerned with the entity or business trust?
No
(k) Whether he has been the subject of any current or past investigation or disciplinary proceedings, or has been reprimanded or issued any warning, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore or any other regulatory authority, exchange, professional body or government agency, whether in Singapore or elsewhere?
Yes
If Yes, Please provide full details
In 2006, Mr. Koh committed and was convicted for offence under Section 65 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 of Singapore for driving without due care or reasonable consideration. As a result, he was fined S$1,000 and his driving licence was also revoked.
Any prior experience as a director of an issuer listed on the Exchange?
No
If no, please state if the director has attended or will be attending training on the roles and responsibilities of a director of a listed issuer as prescribed by the Exchange
N.A.
Please provide details of relevant experience and the nominating committee's reasons for not requiring the director to undergo training as prescribed by the Exchange (if applicable)
N.A.