Edmund Alan A. Qua Hiansen l 15 August 2025 at the Makati Shangri-La
SEC Chairman Atty. Francis Lim, Sec. Jesus Estanislao, Atty. Alex Cabrera, Commissioner Heidi Mendoza, FINEX Past Presidents, Colleagues and Honored Guests,
Good afternoon and welcome to our 8th General Membership Meeting entitled “Integrity: Inspiring Progress and Growth”. Indeed, we are fortunate to have four esteemed powerhouses with us today and I am sure that we are all very excited to hear from them.
Before we begin, I would like to thank FINEX’s year round sponsors, without whom these activities would not be possible:
Noah Business Applications, Ovialand, PHINMA, Romulo Law, BPI, SGV & Co., PwC Philippines, KPMG, Asticom, San Miguel, Sun Life Investment and Robinson’s Land.
FINEX has also emailed everyone a survey that is being conducted by the Development Center for Finance on a perception study of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I encourage everyone to please respond.
On the topic of integrity, integrity isn’t just a word we toss around in annual reports or compliance training; it’s the bedrock upon which we build trust – with our teams, our shareholders, our communities, and the world at large. It’s about aligning our actions with our values, even when no one is watching. As Financial Executives, we hold a unique position of influence, and our unwavering commitment to ethical conduct sets the tone for the entire organization. When we champion transparency, accountability, and honesty in all our dealings, we create a ripple effect that empowers our people to act with integrity in their own roles, fostering a culture of responsibility that permeates every level of the company.
But integrity is more than just avoiding scandal or ticking the right boxes; it’s about actively seeking to do what is right, even when it’s difficult or unpopular. It means being willing to challenge decisions that don’t align with our values, and it means owning up to our mistakes and learning from them. In a world where corporate scandals can erode public trust in an instant, our steadfast dedication to integrity is essential for protecting our company’s reputation and ensuring its long-term viability. Ultimately, it’s about building a legacy of ethical leadership that inspires others to follow in our footsteps, creating a more just and equitable world for all. I am excited to learn from our four speakers on how they role model this core value. Thank you.