Dear Members,

“The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not under my control, and which have to do with the choices I actually control.”

– Epictetus, Discourses, 2.5.4–5

I find it fascinating how ancient Stoic philosophy remains so relevant today.

Market volatility, technological disruptions, elections — there is no shortage of external forces impacting our businesses and lives. Yet timeless wisdom reminds us that to navigate these uncertainties successfully, we must focus on what lies within our control.

AIWM’s mission could be seen to a certain extent as a modern interpretation of this philosophy. Whether through education, regulatory engagement, or networking initiatives, our efforts are designed to provide tangible support to our members. By equipping you with the right tools, we empower you to take charge of what you can influence and help strengthen our industry and ecosystem in the face of external challenges.

There are countless opportunities and directions we can pursue to expand our offering and reach. Once again, it comes down to focusing our energy and resources where we can have the greatest impact and control with our available resources, a principle I apply in my role as Treasurer.

On this topic, I’d like to give you a heads-up regarding the upcoming memberships annual renewal exercise.

As our financial year ends on June 30th, we have sent out the first communication to start the process. Please look out for it! Membership fees remain our primary source of funding, enabling us to deliver high quality events and initiatives. Your continued support is vital and deeply appreciated.

Lastly, I’m pleased to share that we are finalizing a new Grants Resource Page on our website.

Singapore offers a wide range of government grants to support businesses, but it can be difficult to navigate the many options. To simplify this, we have consolidated the most relevant opportunities into a clear, accessible format that will be live soon on our website. You might discover grants you didn’t even know existed!

Thank you for being part of AIWM. Let’s continue to focus on what we can control — and move forward, together.

Matteo Devecchi
AIWM Treasurer