“Growing Together, Grateful Always”: PhillipCapital celebrates golden jubilee with valued clients and partners

[SINGAPORE, 23 April 2025] – PhillipCapital, a leading integrated Asian financial house, marked its 50th birthday in style with an appreciation gala dinner held this evening at The Grand Ballroom, Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Graced by Ms Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director (Development and International) & Chief Sustainability Officer of Monetary Authority of Singapore, the momentous occasion brought together 260 distinguished guests, including clients, partners, media and management staff, to celebrate five decades of growth, innovation, and excellence.

Founded in 1975 as a humble stockbroker, PhillipCapital has weathered several financial storms. It was one of only three brokerage firms that were unharmed by the 1985 Pan Electric Crisis that shut down the Singapore stock exchange for three days. Today, PhillipCapital is a global financial powerhouse with a presence in 15 locations and assets under management exceeding US$65 billion.

In his opening address, Mr Lim Hua Min, Founder and Executive Chairman of PhillipCapital, reflected on the journey of the organisation and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the stakeholders who contributed to its success. He said, “Your presence is not just a tribute to me. It is also an acknowledgement of my many colleagues who have made this journey of enriching lives so meaningful and pleasurable.”

Mr Luke Lim, Managing Director of Phillip Securities, said: “Our theme for this celebration ‘Growing Together, Grateful Always’ perfectly encapsulates the spirit of our journey. We have grown alongside our clients, partners, and employees, and we remain deeply grateful for the trust and collaboration that have brought us to this point.”

Since its inception as a stockbroking firm, PhillipCapital has built a reputation as a trusted financial partner, offering a diverse range of services that include securities & futures broking, commodities trading, foreign exchange, fund management, investment research, and corporate finance. The company’s dedication to excellence and innovation has made it a preferred choice for clients seeking tailored financial solutions.

Mr Luke Lim also highlighted the company’s forward-looking approach and dedication to staying ahead of industry trends. “Throughout the years, we have achieved significant milestones that have shaped our legacy. From launching Singapore’s first online trading platform, POEMS in 1996, to advancing financial literacy among the public, we have consistently sought to empower our clients with cutting-edge solutions,” he said.

Guests enjoyed an evening of fine dining, games, live entertainment, and networking in the elegant setting of The Grand Ballroom. The gala dinner featured a series of commemorative events, including a retrospective video showcasing PhillipCapital’s journey, the 50^th Birthday cake-cutting, and the introduction of the key management team.

Members of the key management team include Mr Luke Lim, Mr Linus Lim, Mr Jeffrey Goh, Ms Lisa Lee, and Mr Teyu Che Chern. (For their biographies, please see Annex A.)

As part of its 50^th Anniversary celebration, PhillipCapital will again be supporting the Children’s Cancer Foundation (CCF) through a Hair for Hope public satellite event (Sunday, 25 May, at Junction 8, Level 2 Atrium). Some PhillipCapital staff and financial advisory representatives have committed to shaving their heads to raise S$200,000 for childhood cancer. Clients, partners and the public are encouraged to support the PhillipCapital shavees by pledging donations to CCF.

At the end of the night, guests took away a special commemorative gift – a plantable pen. This pen contains seeds that are ready to be planted, nurtured, and grown. And like these seeds, PhillipCapital believes in laying strong foundations for growth that endure through the ages.

As PhillipCapital celebrates this golden milestone and looks ahead to its next chapter, the firm remains committed to growing responsibly – with you, for you, and for generations to come –
and seeks to continue its legacy of empowering clients and fostering sustainable growth across the financial industry.

For media enquiries, please contact:

About PhillipCapital

Since its inception as a stockbroker (Phillip Securities) in 1975, PhillipCapital has grown into an integrated Asian financial house with a global presence and offers a full range of quality and innovative services to retail and high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as corporate and institutional customers.

PhillipCapital offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services includes broking in securities, futures, foreign exchange, bonds, precious metals and commodities, unit trusts, contracts for difference, exchange traded funds, fund management, managed accounts, insurance planning, regular savings plan, investment research, equity financing and property consultancy. Institutions can also benefit from our corporate finance and advisory services as well as information technology solutions.

Today, the company headquartered in Singapore, operates in the financial hubs of 15 locations including Australia, Cambodia, China (and Hong Kong SAR), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, UK, UAE, USA and Vietnam, serving over 1.5 million clients with Assets Under Custody exceeding US$65 billion.

Annex A: Biographies of PhillipCapital Key Management

Lim Hua Min
Founder & Executive Chairman, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Lim Hua Min is the Founder and Executive Chairman of PhillipCapital Group, which has expanded from Singapore to 15 locations, managing assets under custody worth US$65 billion. He is also the Chairman of IFS Capital Limited and its subsidiary, ECICS Limited. A pioneer in Singapore’s financial industry, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s capital markets.

With extensive experience in financial governance, Mr. Lim has served on the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore’s board and contributed to various Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES) committees. In 1997, as Chairman of the SES Review Committee, he spearheaded key reforms to enhance Singapore’s global market competitiveness, earning him the Public Service Medal in 1999.

His contributions have been widely recognised:

• 2014 – Named IBF Distinguished Fellow by the Institute of Banking and Finance
• 2015 – Received the Asia Lifetime Achievement Award at the Futures & Options World Awards
• 2017 – Honored as Businessman of the Year by The Business Times

Mr Lim holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Surrey and a master’s in operations research and management studies from Imperial College London.

Loh Hoon Sun
Senior Advisor, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Loh Hoon Sun has been with Phillip Securities Pte Ltd in Singapore since 1990, first as Managing Director till 2017, and now Senior Advisor. Mr Loh has had diverse work experience in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore, in various industries including auditing, investment, plantation, mining, timber, property, oil, banking, and stockbroking.

Before Phillip Securities, he was Executive Vice President and Head of Overseas Union Bank’s Treasury and Investment Banking and Chairman of UOB Investment Management Ltd.

He graduated with a first-class Honours degree in Economics (Accountancy) from University of Queensland.

Lim Wah Tong
Non-Executive Director, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Lim Wah Tong joined PhillipCapital in 1987, and has been appointed as an Executive Director from 1991 to 2020 with Phillip Securities Pte Ltd. He managed:

• Retail Sales, including Remisiers and Dealers
• Proprietary Trading

He also served as the Chairman of the Securities Association of Singapore from FY2007 to 2009 and from FY2012 to 2015.

He is currently a non-Executive Director with Phillip Securities Pte Ltd.

Mr Lim holds a Bachelor of Science (Second Upper Honours) in Actuarial Science and Statistics and a Master of Science in Operational Research from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Luke Lim
Managing Director, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Luke Lim is the Managing Director of Phillip Securities Pte Ltd and he has diversified his management leadership in various roles of PhillipCapital Group of companies since 2004. He is in- charge of Phillip Securities Singapore business and co-founded POEMS Venture, one of the venture capital arms of PhillipCapital that invests in start-ups and runs Phillip’s On-line Electronic Mart System (POEMS), pioneer for Singapore’s online share trading.

He honed his management leadership style having been responsible for various roles in the PhillipCapital Group of companies since 2004. His experience covers research solutions, overall strategy and business development. He is also the Chairman of Securities Association of Singapore since 2019, and he provided stewardship and guidance to fellow members.

Luke graduated from Imperial College London with a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Nanyang Technological University.

Jeffrey Goh
Executive Director, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Jeffrey Goh is the Executive Director at Phillip Securities Pte Ltd. He joined the PhillipCapital Group in 1993 and has accumulated more than 30 years of experience in the Securities industry. He was instrumental in the launch of the first retail online trading system in Singapore – Phillip’s Online Electronic Mart System (POEMS) in 1996.

In 2000, Jeffrey was posted to London where he oversaw the Phillip Group business operations in the United Kingdom & Europe and was subsequently involved in the acquisition of King & Shaxson Bond Brokers from the financial conglomerate Old Mutual plc.

Jeffrey returned to Singapore in 2005, and he is currently the Director responsible for the growth of the Securities business:

• Equities
• Fixed Income
• Corporate & Institutional Sales
• Fixed Income Sales
• Global Markets
• Equity Borrow & Lending
• B2B Corporate Development business.

Jeffrey graduated from the National University of Singapore and achieved an executive MBA from Nanyang Business School

Lisa Lee
Executive Director, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Ms Lisa Lee is currently an Executive Director for Wealth Management and Talent Acquisition at Phillip Securities Pte Ltd. She is also the non-Executive Director for Phillip Credit, and Phillip Trustee. She joined PhillipCapital in 1997, and has exposure to stockbroking, financial advisory, wealth management, consumer lending and legacy planning. She currently manages:

• Financial Advisory Business
• Retail Marketing, Insurance, and Unit Trust Distributions
• Trading Representatives Channel
• Phillip Investor Centres

She holds a Bachelor of Social Science (2nd upper Honours) in Economics and Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematics from National University of Singapore.

Teyu Che Chern
Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Nova Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Teyu Che Chern is the CEO of Phillip Nova Pte Ltd, as well as the Executive Director of Phillip Securities Pte Ltd. He oversees Phillip Nova’s operations in Singapore and manages the business interests across the PhillipCapital Group.

He started as a Graduate Management Trainee at PhillipCapital in 1998 before joining Phillip Nova (then Phillip Futures) in 2001 as a Business Development Manager.

By 2008, he became CEO. Highly respected in the industry, he serves on various committees, including:

• SGX Disciplinary Committee
• SGX-DT Advisory Committee
• ICE Singapore Risk Committee
• Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Market Consultative Panel

Mr Teyu holds a degree in Business Management from National University of Singapore.

Linus Lim
Chief Executive Officer, PhillipCapital Management Pte Ltd, a member of PhillipCapital

Mr Linus Lim co-leads PhillipCapital Management Pte Ltd, a fully licensed fund manager based in Singapore managing funds in Asian equity and fixed income and a director at Walker Crips listed London Stock Exchange. He has Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials as the Fundamentals of Sustainable Accounting (FSA).

Previously, he served as:

• Director of Corporate Broking at PhillipCapital London, raising capital for UK-listed companies
• Investments Business Lead at Citigroup in Asia

He is an Honours graduate from the London School of Economics and earned a MBA from the Anderson School of Management, UCLA. He holds an IMC (Investment Management Certificate) from CFA UK and has been a CAIA charter holder since 2010.