January 2014 - ICU-SingSoc

The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Issue 3
by Siming Chan 26 Jan '14

26 Jan '14

Updates Hello everyone! Here's wishing everyone an early Happy Chinese New Year! :D Our *CNY Reunion Dinner* was held successfully on Friday with an outstanding turnout of ~170 people - so thank you everyone for your support and we hope that you had fun! Our trip to the circus act - *Quidam* was also successfully concluded last Wednesday, and we hope that all of you enjoyed the show, for I sure did! :D Meanwhile, there's still news about *Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair* - *emcee applications * are still open! Super early bird tickets are sold out now, but we still have early bird tickets are at *£9* each, so do grab them quick! We also have news about *Who Boleh* - an annual inter-society competition held between ICSS and ICUMS. It'll be fun so do sign up and we'll be seeing winning teams from ICSS! (: Last but not least, look out for some* advertisements *from the other schools' Singapore societies, as well as some* careers *advertisements. All the best for the week ahead! Your faithful secretary, Siming ------------------------------ Contents 1. CNY Reunion Dinner - Thank You! <#143d0eb079182fa4_item1> 2. Quidam - Thank You! <#143d0eb079182fa4_item2> 3. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair <#143d0eb079182fa4_item3> 4. Who Boleh <#143d0eb079182fa4_item4> 5. Advertisements <#143d0eb079182fa4_item5> 6. Careers <#143d0eb079182fa4_item6> ------------------------------ 1. CNY Reunion Dinner - Thank You! Hi everyone! Our CNY Reunion Dinner was successfully concluded on Friday, 24th January, with an impressive turnout of ~170 people! We hope that all of you who went enjoyed the good food and good company! Chinese New Year is an important festival to many of us here, and we hope that the dinner managed to provide a platform for everyone to get together and celebrate this joyous occasion together (: Hope to see you all again at the CNY Reunion Dinner next year! ------------------------------ 2. Quidam - Thank You! Our trip to the circus act - Quidam was successfully concluded last Wednesday, 21st January, and we'd like to thank everyone for your support! We sincerely hope that you've enjoyed the show, and the ambience inside Royal Albert Hall! See you again at other trips and outings! (: ------------------------------ 3. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair Hello everyone! Hope you had a great time at the CNY Dinner last Friday! The tickets from the Major Event Super Early Bird Promotion were completely snapped up on Friday as well! Thanks to all for your fantastic support. If you and your friends have yet to purchase a ticket, do it now, and enjoy our *Early Bird Promotion (£9, ends on 7th February)*! Buy your ticket here<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.im…> ! Also do go and 'like' our *Facebook Page*: https://www . facebook<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fa…> . <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fa…> com/MajorEvent2014<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fa…> In addition, join us as our *emcees *today! Be part of our fun and laughter, and be and integral part of our show! The details of application are as follows: Email address to send to: majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net Things to include: - Names of all the applicants in your team/pair, or just yourself. - Contact numbers of those mentioned in the above bullet point Date to send in by: 29th January 2014 Do take note that you will need to be present for the rehearsal on 15/2, if possible both rehearsals on 12/2 and 19/2, and of course the show itself, on 22/2. Lastly, we will be having a booth at the *CNY Carnival *at UCL Main Quad this Chu Er! Do come down and feel the atmosphere, and support us in the meantime! Or, if you'd like to join in the fun as one of us at the stall, do drop an email to me at majorevent@ic-singsoc . net<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmail.g…> . Thanks and Gong Xi Gong Xi! Your friendly Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim ------------------------------ 4. Who Boleh *Who Boleh* is back once again! This year, Imperial College Singapore Society (ICSS) and Imperial College Union Malaysian Society (ICUMS) have decided to host this intersociety event, with Imperial College Thai Society joining in the fun too! Who Boleh is a one-day event packed with sports and e-sports friendly competitions planned to facilitate integration between the societies, as well as to give all members the opportunity to have an enjoyable time relaxing with great company. *Date:* Sunday, 2 Feb 2014 *Time:* 8.45am to 2.30pm Here's a sneak preview of what to expect: - Amazing Race - Captain Ball - Dota 2 - Left 4 Dead 2 - Starcraft 2 - Team Fortress 2 - League of Legends Prizes will be awarded to all winning teams too, so there really is no reason for you not to sign up! If you're interested to participate in Who Boleh 3.0, please register at: https://docs . google . com/forms/d/1w3mla94UgX3mT99T0_yJdhjeUS3 S8N_c-LPLexWyq3k/viewform<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.g…> The deadline to register is on the *29 January 2014 at 11.59pm*. South East Asians Boleh! ------------------------------ 5. Advertisements *1. The S Factor: by LSE Singapore Society* Have you ever dreamed of becoming a star? Of wowing adoring crowds with your amazing talents- and getting paid good money to do so? LSESU Singapore Society Presents: The S Factor! LSESU Singsoc is organizing a Talentime concert to showcase all your wonderful gifts and we’d like YOU to dazzle us with all your awesomeness! Can you sing? Can you dance? Can you recite the Singapore Pledge backwards whilst juggling swordfish on a unicycle? It doesn’t matter what your talent is; now is your chance to shine in the spotlight- and get rich quick whilst doing so! An array of fantastic cash prizes await those who emerge triumphant– we’ve got a total of £300 in cash prizes to give away! Sign up today - any and all performances are welcome! We'll take everything from modern dance to musical farts.. *Video Auditions: *Now till 16th February 2014 *Full Rehearsal:* 28th February 2014 *The S Factor Finals:* 2nd March 2014 To take part, simply fill up the registration form at http ://goo . gl/eDYGDy<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%…>and send us a video clip of your act by 16th February 2014 at yyx4j(a)hotmail.com! Note: All Singaporean students in the UK are welcome to take part! *2. KCLMSS Annual Musical Production: Platform B* Every year, the KCLMSS (King’s College London Malaysian and Singaporean Society) comes back with a brand new sell-out musical written, directed and executed entirely by its members, raising money for charity whilst putting on a great show. This year's “*PLATFORM B*” is a story of departure, love, hope and longing. It is a journey that traces lines through the lives of people planning their future and chasing their dreams. Most importantly, it is a soundscape familiar to anyone who has ever traveled, or wished to travel to find themselves. This year too, a cast and crew of over eighty people come together to bring you a fantastic show full of entertainment, vibrant music, and vivid emotions. * Date:* 20-21 January 2014 *Venue: *Greenwood Theatre (55 Weston Street, London Bridge SE1 3RA) *Ticket price:* £8 (all proceeds go to our charities: Hope Malaysia and The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund) * For more information,* Website: http ://platformb . kclmss . com<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fplatfor…> Facebook Page: https://www . facebook . com/kclmssplatformb<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fa…> or direct any questions to Joyce at vicepresident.sg(a)kclmss.com *To purchase tickets,* Approach any KCLMSS exco member/musical cast/crew member, or Online: https://docs . google . com/forms/d/1GMxEofqT4xYnB5GwyKwZuMZ V9DxE8mE__i6eYDvWEds/viewform<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.g…> Thank you and we hope to see you at Platform B! :) ------------------------------ 6. Careers *1. Point Hope Book Prize 2014* Point Hope is an Asia Buyout Fund based in Singapore and one of the first private equity firms in Asia with an integrated philanthropy programme, focusing on education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid. Point Hope provides scholarships, book prizes, summer internships, as well as job shadowing opportunities for top Malaysian and Singaporean students studying in leading UK, US, and Australian universities. Point Hope has awarded scholarships to top undergraduate and postgraduate students studying medicine in the Uni- versity of New South Wales, and PhD in Clinical Medicine at the National Heart and Lung Institute at Imperial College London. In 2011, Point Hope introduced Book Prizes for de- serving members of the Malaysian and Singaporean society at Imperial College London. This year, one Book Prize will be awarded to a member of the Imperial College London SingSoc and the Book Prize winner will receive £500 as well as a one-week introduction into the financial world including financial modeling and quantitative investing courses during the summer break. To apply, fill out an application form<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.g…>and submit it to careers(a)pointhopegroup.com, together with an updated CV and a copy of your transcript containing your most recent results by February 12th 2014. *2. GIC Summer Internship and Graduate Rotational Programme* <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goo…> *The start of a promising career in Investment Management* GIC is among the *world’s largest fund management companies*. We were incorporated as a private company in 1981 to manage Singapore’s foreign reserves and now have a portfolio of well over US0 billion in multiple asset classes in more than 40 countries. We are a diverse organisation with over 1200 employees in nine offices worldwide. We have over 30 years of experience in publicly traded investments in more than 45 exchange traded and over-the-counter markets dealing with stocks, futures and options, fixed income, natural resources, foreign exchange, cash and derivatives. GIC's real estate portfolio is one of the few that is truly global. We are ranked among the world's top 10 real estate investment firms in terms of assets under management. Our private equity portfolio has placed us as one of the leading global private equity investors in the world with a network of over 100 active fund managers that are among the best in the world. We are currently hiring for our *Summer Internship and Graduate Rotational Programme.* * More about the GIC Professionals Programme* The GIC Professionals Programme is an 8-month programme in Singapore, open to final year undergraduate & graduate level students from any discipline, and early career professionals with less than 4 years' work experience. After the programme, the role will be based in Singapore, London or New York. * Your opportunity* The GIC Professionals Programme (GPP) provides you with a broad perspective of GIC’s business and a foundation for professional growth and career advancement. You will gain insight and exposure to various investing functions across the organisation. The GPP experience also gives you the opportunity to connect with people who will help guide your career. The GPP takes place over 8 months from August to March in Singapore, allowing you to: • Learn investing basics in a 5-week ‘boot-camp’ • Develop organisational perspective via 9 - 10-week rotations in three functions across GIC • Learn from experienced seniors during the rotations • Meet prospective mentors and senior professionals through organised events • Opportunity to study for the CFA Upon completion of the programme, you will begin your initial years with GIC in the area of business you expressed an interest in while interviewing with us. GIC’s business scope offers significant career opportunities in all aspects of investment management. You may find yourself contributing to GIC in a new area after a few years, depending on business needs, your readiness and career aspirations. * What we look for* GPP Associates are expected to pick up new skills quickly and demonstrate a good understanding of GIC’s business. While a financial background is not necessary, we are looking for people who have: • Strong interest in financial markets and investment management • Completed meaningful and relevant internships • Excellent academic performance and strong professional drive • Demonstrated communication, organisation and leadership skills • High learning agility * More about the GIC Internship Programme* GIC Internships are designed for you to find out about us, and vice versa. You will experience first-hand GIC's culture and work environment. You are likely to be a student in your penultimate year. Internships lead to full-time opportunities upon graduation, if you perform well and believe that GIC is the place for you. · 8 to 10 weeks during the Summer break, primarily in Singapore, New York and London · Projects and run-of-business work · Organised events to meet fellow interns and senior GIC professionals · Full-time opportunities upon graduation * What we look for*· High level of interest in financial markets · Eagerness to learn and contribute * Applications*If you are looking forward to an exciting career with GIC, please submit your application via www . gic . com . sg<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goo…>. To find out more, visit careers/overview<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goo…> *3. Quantedge Internship* * Summary:* This internship is for penultimate year undergraduate students who have a strong interest in financial investments. The internship will last for 4 weeks during the applicant’s summer break (May-Sep 2014) and will be located at Quantedge Capital’s office in Singapore. You will be involved in research projects and will have the opportunity to contribute to the fund’s investment strategies. Excellent interns may be offered permanent positions in the quantitative research desk in Singapore upon their graduation in mid-2015. * About Quantedge:*We are a 0 million quantitative global macro hedge fund with offices in Singapore and New York City. Our organization is extremely flat, non-bureaucratic and results-oriented with significant opportunities for advancement for talented team players. Since inception in 2006, our growth has been exceptional and we were ranked among the top hedge funds globally in industry publications such as Bloomberg and Barrons. We offer the opportunity to be part of an exciting success story. * Preferred Qualifications:* - An undergraduate degree with a major in a technical discipline: Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field (eg: Applied Mathematics) - Team Player - Excellent attention to details, eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic - Demonstrated interest in financial markets * Location:*Singapore * Company Website:*http ://www . quantedge . com<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qua…> * Application Information:*We offer a competitive compensation package and a welcoming work environment. Candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, standardized test scores, A-Level/IB transcripts and University transcripts via email to careers(a)quantedge.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. ------------------------------ http ://www . union . ic . ac . uk/osc/singapore/<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni…> To unsubscribe, visit https://mailman . ic . ac . uk/mailman /listinfo/icu-singsoc<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmailma…> Powered by GroupSpaces<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroupsp…>- Manage your group online<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroupsp…> <http://e.groupspaces.com/click/45lzm-1ez6m-9dzenujsj?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgroupsp…>

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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Issue 2
by Siming Chan 18 Jan '14

18 Jan '14

***[Apologies for the resend: There was a mistake in the previous email, the price for the CNY Reunion Dinner is £18/pax for members, and not £17/pax. Sorry! (: ]*** Hello everyone! Hope everyone has had a good week of exams, if you had any! To those who are still not done with exams yet - all the best and study hard! This week's Kaya and Toast is still focused on our two big upcoming events - **CNY Reunion Dinner** and **Major Event**! Our annual **CNY Reunion Dinner** is going to be held on **Friday, 24 January**, one week before the actual date itself. ***Sign-ups are closing tonight, 18 January, at 2359 hrs.*** So if you're interested, do sign up quickly! And more about **Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair** - **emcee applications ** are still open, and also **tickets are on sale** already! Super early bird tickets are at **£8** and early bird tickets are at **£9** each, so do grab them quick! Also we will be setting up a booth at the annual **CNY carnival** at UCL. Do come and support your friends of the ICSS family (: Last but not least, look out for some **careers** advertisements from Contact Singapore (: All the best for the week ahead! Your faithful secretary, Siming ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CNY Reunion Dinner 2. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair 3. Careers from Contact Singapore ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CNY Reunion Dinner ----------------------------------------------------------------- * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/958425/6iPE8zBNNiU0YgHwPZ53/Event+B…> Hi everyone! **GONG XI FAT CAI!** As mentioned in the previous issues of Kaya and Toast, we will be having a reunion dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year together, and details are as follows: **Date: **24 January 2014 (Friday) **Time:** 1900-2200 **Venue:** New World Chinese Restaurant, London W1D 5PA **(3 mins walk from Leicester Square tube) Price:** ***£18*** (members), £23 (non-members) Highlights include: - A **10-course meal*** including starter and dessert - **Lucky draw** with attractive prizes to be won! - **Karaoke** with English and Chinese pop songs (and CNY songs) - **Yu sheng** **(contains freshly cut salmon!) *M*enu includes mouth-watering dishes such as steamed sea bass, stir fried prawn, roasted chicken, sea spicy aubergine and many more! All dishes do not contain beef. Do take note that non-pork (10 course, but NOT certified halal) and vegetarian (has less than 10 course) menus are also available, but they are charged at the same price. **Contains peanuts, sesame, jelly fish as well.* * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/958440/juD0EqhSN9QS8lVkXqVX/food.pn…> * ****Sign-ups close on tonight, 18 January, at 2359 hrs*******. So if you're interested, g***ather your friends to form a table in groups of 10 and sign up now! If you have less than 10 people, we can help to group you with other small groups too. After forming your group, appoint a table IC (for administrative purposes). The I/C will need to sign up for everyone in the ****sign-up sheet** <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jH5YVzQ3670Q9eEWfP3TnennxBp7_hAqzD4sHMj-yB…>**. **Payment instructions will be sent out to the IC once registration has been confirmed. * It would be really great to celebrate CNY together, far away as we are from home (: See you there! Your friendly Events Officer, Yu Zheng ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair ----------------------------------------------------------------- * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/983923/xo8fGVAuJq1_bWEGg3lm/FB_Bann…> Hello! Hope all of you have had a fine week despite all the tests, and welcome back from the holidays! Training will be resuming next week in all teams, and you'll get to see your teammates once more after a long break! Do contact your Team Admins for more details (if they have not already contacted you!). Just a few more key points below that I'd like to inform all about. ***1) Ticket Sales and Facebook Pag**e*** Ticket sales have started, and you can buy tickets right now at a Super Early Bird price of just £8! There are only 100 Super Early Bird tickets on sale, and the Super Early Bird promotion ends on **24th January, Friday**. You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>club-society-project-products/ <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>singapore-products/4658/a- <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>kopi-affair---super-early- <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>bird-ticket <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…> It is available for all to buy, including your friends who do not study at Imperial. All they have to do is to sign up for a Union account (free), and key in a valid email address in the process, so that we may contact them. Here is more information regarding tickets and their prices: ** Super Early Bird Promotion:** £8 (100 tickets only!) Ends on 24th Jan, 2359hrs. **Early Bird Promotion:** £9. Ends on 7th Feb, 2359hrs. **Normal Ticket:** £10 We will also being printing hard copy tickets, and then passing them out to our cast and crew for selling to their friends. However, this may not come soon enough for you to catch the Super Early Bird promotion. So if you'd like your ticket that much cheaper, do buy online now! Also, our Facebook Page is also up, at: https://www.facebook.com/MajorEvent2014 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMajorEvent201…>. Do check it out and like the page! ***2) Emcee Applications** * Once again, application for being emcees of the show is now open! Emcees are integral in our production. Most often than not, they are the ones who the crowd sees at the start, and hears at the end. They are the ones who will first entertain the crowd, before any of the main cast. The window will remain open until **29th January 2014**. To apply, simply drop an email to me at https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/8933swl57fxk/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=majorevent@i…, stating the following information: your name(s), number of people auditioning (may be as a pair or in a group of three, or fly solo), and your contact number(s) and email(s). Following which, you will receive more information about the remaining procedures from then on. Do take note that you will need to be present for the rehearsal on 15/2, if possible both rehearsals on 12/2 and 19/2, and of course the show itself, on 22/2. I thank you in advance for your enthusiastic applications for this exciting role, and look forward to working with you! ***3) Chinese New Year Carnival** * Every Chinese New Year, there will be a Chinese New Year Carnival at UCL Main Quad, along Gower Street. Many stalls will be set up by your peers and your school alumnus associations. (do go and soak in the CNY atmosphere!) This year, we will also be setting up a stall at the carnival, as part of our publicity efforts for our Kopi Affair. We will be selling **Kaya and Toast** (what else!), and **Teh Tarik.** We are looking for any volunteers who are interested to join us to be a kopi uncle/auntie for a day. Details are as follows: **Date:** 1st February 2014 **Time:** 10am to 4pm **Venue:** UCL Main Quad If you'd like to join us for a day of fun, and also to help out for a good cause (all proceeds go to charity), do drop me an email at https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/8933swl57fxk/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=majorevent@i…. No prerequisite skill sets are required! That's all for now! Have a great weekend ahead! Your friendly Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Careers from Contact Singapore ----------------------------------------------------------------- ***1. SgIS Mid-Term Overseas Scholarship – Applications are now open!*** Being a Singapore Government and industry partnership, the Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS) opens doors to more than 40 finest organisations in Singapore. With early internship and exciting career development opportunities, SgIS Mid-Term Overseas enables Singaporean students to have a head-start in their career with key players of more than 10 industries back home while pursuing their undergraduate studies overseas. Application is now open till ***6 April 2014***. Click here <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fstudent.brightsparks.com.sg%2Fview…> to apply. Find out more about the SgIS Mid-Term Overseas at http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.singaporeindustryscholarship.s…. ***2. Graduate Programs with BNP Paribas – Apply NOW!*** Graduating in 2014 and interested in joining the Singapore Financial Services industry? The application for Graduate Programmes with BNP Paribas is now open! **About BNP Paribas** * View image: * <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1eorm7wnh8rbk/?view=att&th=14390357385c6…> BNP Paribas has a presence in nearly 80 countries with 190,000 employees. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. In Asia Pacific, the BNP Paribas Group is a leading employer with 8,000 employees* and a presence in 14 markets. Being one of the largest international banking networks, we strive to employ talented and innovative people who are aligned to our vision and culture. The Graduate Program is a comprehensive 24 month program designed to equip graduates with the technical skills and individual competencies to embark upon a successful career within the BNP Paribas Group. This opportunity includes a formal mentoring program, graduate community initiatives, relevant technical training and on- the- job learning from our senior managers and highly experienced team members. * Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions divisions (excluding partnerships) **Graduate Programs** · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Equities & Derivatives - Structured Products Sales <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income Trading - FIRST Quantitative Analyst <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Payments/Cash Management Operations <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Legal Counsel <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Commodity Finance Operations <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income Trading - Quant Trader <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income - e-FX Sales <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income - e-FX Sales <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Export Finance <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Commodity Finance <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Operations – Business Process Analyst <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – ALM Treasury – Junior Analyst <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> Remember to indicate that you heard of these opportunities through Contact Singapore so that we can also help to facilitate your application! 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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Issue 2
by Siming Chan 18 Jan '14

18 Jan '14

Hello everyone! Hope everyone has had a good week of exams, if you had any! To those who are still not done with exams yet - all the best and study hard! This week's Kaya and Toast is still focused on our two big upcoming events - **CNY Reunion Dinner** and **Major Event**! Our annual **CNY Reunion Dinner** is going to be held on **Friday, 24 January**, one week before the actual date itself. ***Sign-ups are closing tonight, 18 January, at 2359 hrs.*** So if you're interested, do sign up quickly! And more about **Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair** - **emcee applications ** are still open, and also **tickets are on sale** already! Super early bird tickets are at **£8** and early bird tickets are at **£9** each, so do grab them quick! Also we will be setting up a booth at the annual **CNY carnival** at UCL. Do come and support your friends of the ICSS family (: Last but not least, look out for some **careers** advertisements from Contact Singapore (: All the best for the week ahead! Your faithful secretary, Siming ----------------------------------------------------------------- Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CNY Reunion Dinner 2. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair 3. Careers from Contact Singapore ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1. CNY Reunion Dinner ----------------------------------------------------------------- * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/958425/6iPE8zBNNiU0YgHwPZ53/Event+B…> Hi everyone! ** GONG XI FAT CAI!** As mentioned in the previous issues of Kaya and Toast, we will be having a reunion dinner to celebrate Chinese New Year together, and details are as follows: **Date: **24 January 2014 (Friday) **Time:** 1900-2200 **Venue:** New World Chinese Restaurant **(3 mins walk from Leicester Square tube) ****Price:** £17 (members), £23 (non-members) Highlights include: - A **10-course meal*** including starter and dessert - **Lucky draw** with attractive prizes to be won! - **Karaoke** with English and Chinese pop songs (and CNY songs) - **Y****u sheng** **(contains freshly cut salmon!) *M*enu includes mouth-watering dishes such as steamed sea bass, stir fried prawn, roasted chicken, sea spicy aubergine and many more! **All dishes do not contain beef. Do take note that non-pork (10 course, but NOT certified halal) and vegetarian (has less than 10 course) menus are also available, but they are charged at the same price. * ***Contains peanuts, sesame, jelly fish as well.* * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/958440/juD0EqhSN9QS8lVkXqVX/food.pn…> * ****Sign-ups close on tonight, 18 January, at 2359 hrs*****. **So if you're interested, g***ather your friends to form a table in groups of 10 and sign up now! If you have less than 10 people, we can help to group you with other small groups too. After forming your group, appoint a table IC (for administrative purposes). You will need to enter his/her name into the **sign-up sheet** <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jH5YVzQ3670Q9eEWfP3TnennxBp7_hAqzD4sHMj-yB…>. * It would be really great to celebrate CNY together, far away as we are from home (: See you there! Your friendly Events Officer, Yu Zheng ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair ----------------------------------------------------------------- * View image: * <http://files.groupspaces.com/icss/files/983923/xo8fGVAuJq1_bWEGg3lm/FB_Bann…> Hello! Hope all of you have had a fine week despite all the tests, and welcome back from the holidays! Training will be resuming next week in all teams, and you'll get to see your teammates once more after a long break! Do contact your Team Admins for more details (if they have not already contacted you!). Just a few more key points below that I'd like to inform all about. ***1) Ticket Sales and Facebook Pag**e*** Ticket sales have started, and you can buy tickets right now at a Super Early Bird price of just £8! There are only 100 Super Early Bird tickets on sale, and the Super Early Bird promotion ends on **24th January, Friday**. You can purchase your tickets here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs… <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>club-society-project-products/ <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>singapore-products/4658/a- <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>kopi-affair---super-early- <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…>bird-ticket <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.imperialcollegeunion.org%2Fs…> It is available for all to buy, including your friends who do not study at Imperial. All they have to do is to sign up for a Union account (free), and key in a valid email address in the process, so that we may contact them. Here is more information regarding tickets and their prices: ** Super Early Bird Promotion:** £8 (100 tickets only!) Ends on 24th Jan, 2359hrs. **Early Bird Promotion:** £9. Ends on 7th Feb, 2359hrs. **Normal Ticket:** £10 We will also being printing hard copy tickets, and then passing them out to our cast and crew for selling to their friends. However, this may not come soon enough for you to catch the Super Early Bird promotion. So if you'd like your ticket that much cheaper, do buy online now! Also, our Facebook Page is also up, at: https://www.facebook.com/MajorEvent2014 <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMajorEvent201…>. Do check it out and like the page! ***2) Emcee Applications** * Once again, application for being emcees of the show is now open! Emcees are integral in our production. Most often than not, they are the ones who the crowd sees at the start, and hears at the end. They are the ones who will first entertain the crowd, before any of the main cast. The window will remain open until **29th January 2014**. To apply, simply drop an email to me at https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/8933swl57fxk/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=majorevent@i…, stating the following information: your name(s), number of people auditioning (may be as a pair or in a group of three, or fly solo), and your contact number(s) and email(s). Following which, you will receive more information about the remaining procedures from then on. Do take note that you will need to be present for the rehearsal on 15/2, if possible both rehearsals on 12/2 and 19/2, and of course the show itself, on 22/2. I thank you in advance for your enthusiastic applications for this exciting role, and look forward to working with you! ***3) Chinese New Year Carnival** * Every Chinese New Year, there will be a Chinese New Year Carnival at UCL Main Quad, along Gower Street. Many stalls will be set up by your peers and your school alumnus associations. (do go and soak in the CNY atmosphere!) This year, we will also be setting up a stall at the carnival, as part of our publicity efforts for our Kopi Affair. We will be selling **Kaya and Toast** (what else!), and **Teh Tarik.** We are looking for any volunteers who are interested to join us to be a kopi uncle/auntie for a day. Details are as follows: **Date:** 1st February 2014 **Time:** 10am to 4pm **Venue:** UCL Main Quad If you'd like to join us for a day of fun, and also to help out for a good cause (all proceeds go to charity), do drop me an email at https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/8933swl57fxk/?&v=b&cs=wh&to=majorevent@i…. No prerequisite skill sets are required! That's all for now! Have a great weekend ahead! Your friendly Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Careers from Contact Singapore ----------------------------------------------------------------- ***1. SgIS Mid-Term Overseas Scholarship – Applications are now open!*** Being a Singapore Government and industry partnership, the Singapore-Industry Scholarship (SgIS) opens doors to more than 40 finest organisations in Singapore. With early internship and exciting career development opportunities, SgIS Mid-Term Overseas enables Singaporean students to have a head-start in their career with key players of more than 10 industries back home while pursuing their undergraduate studies overseas. Application is now open till ***6 April 2014***. Click here <http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fstudent.brightsparks.com.sg%2Fview…> to apply. Find out more about the SgIS Mid-Term Overseas at http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.singaporeindustryscholarship.s…. ***2. Graduate Programs with BNP Paribas – Apply NOW!*** Graduating in 2014 and interested in joining the Singapore Financial Services industry? The application for Graduate Programmes with BNP Paribas is now open! **About BNP Paribas** * View image: * <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/h/1eorm7wnh8rbk/?view=att&th=14390357385c6…> BNP Paribas has a presence in nearly 80 countries with 190,000 employees. It ranks highly in its three core activities: Retail Banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. In Asia Pacific, the BNP Paribas Group is a leading employer with 8,000 employees* and a presence in 14 markets. Being one of the largest international banking networks, we strive to employ talented and innovative people who are aligned to our vision and culture. The Graduate Program is a comprehensive 24 month program designed to equip graduates with the technical skills and individual competencies to embark upon a successful career within the BNP Paribas Group. This opportunity includes a formal mentoring program, graduate community initiatives, relevant technical training and on- the- job learning from our senior managers and highly experienced team members. * Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions divisions (excluding partnerships) **Graduate Programs** · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Equities & Derivatives - Structured Products Sales <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income Trading - FIRST Quantitative Analyst <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Payments/Cash Management Operations <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Legal Counsel <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Commodity Finance Operations <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income Trading - Quant Trader <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income - e-FX Sales <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Fixed Income - e-FX Sales <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Export Finance <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Commodity Finance <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – Operations – Business Process Analyst <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> · 2014 APAC Graduate Program – ALM Treasury – Junior Analyst <https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fcs.amris.com%2Fwizards_v2%2Fcs%2…> Remember to indicate that you heard of these opportunities through Contact Singapore so that we can also help to facilitate your application! 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The Weekly Kaya & Toast -- Spring Term Issue 1
by Siming Chan 10 Jan '14

10 Jan '14

Updates Hello everyone! Happy times pass quickly and we are nearing the end of the winter break already! T_T But that also means that we have more exciting events planned up for you :D Of most notable mention are our two big upcoming events - *CNY Reunion Dinner* and *Major Event*! If you recall from the last issue of Kaya and Toast, our annual *CNY Reunion Dinner* is going to be held on *Friday, 24 January*, one week before the actual date itself. I believe that for most of us, CNY is a most special holiday that we would love to spend with our family back home. In this city far far away from Singapore, we can seek comfort in celebrating this special occasion with our friends in ICSS. *Sign-ups are open now*! Look on for more details! And also - *Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair* is approaching! We are looking for friendly *emcees* to help host the show, and also *tickets are on sale*already! Super early bird tickets are at *£8* and early bird tickets are at *£9* each, so do grab them quick! Do come and support your friends of the ICSS family (: Last but not least, do look out from a message from the *Singapore Day*, coming to London this year! Registration is open already so do sign up if you want to (: For those who are studying for upcoming exams, all the best! Jiayou! Your faithful secretary, Siming ------------------------------ Contents 1. CNY Reunion Dinner <#143738822dedef48_143738539dd517cd_item1> 2. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair<#143738822dedef48_143738539dd517cd_item2> 3. Singapore Day 2014 <#143738822dedef48_143738539dd517cd_item3> ------------------------------ 1. CNY Reunion Dinner Hi everyone! *GONG XI FAT CAI! Chinese New Year is just around the corner! We are organizing a Reunion Dinner to celebrate this joyous occasion, where everyone gets to meet up and welcome the new year together! Even though we can't be back in Singapore to be with our families, we can definitely celebrate together as one ICSS family (: Details are as follows:Date: 24 January 2014 (Friday)Time: 1900-2200Venue: New World Chinese Restaurant, W1D 5PA (3 mins walk from Leicester Square tube)Price: £18 (members), £23 (non-members)Highlights include:- A 10-course meal* including starter and dessert- Lucky draw with attractive prizes to be won!- Karaoke with English and Chinese pop songs (and CNY songs)- Yu sheng** (contains freshly cut salmon!)*Menu includes mouth-watering dishes such as steamed sea bass, stir fried prawn, roasted chicken, sea spicy aubergine and many more! All dishes do not contain beef. Do take note that non-pork (10 course, but NOT certified halal) and vegetarian (has less than 10 course) menus are also available, but they are charged at the same price. **Contains peanuts, sesame, jelly fish as well.* * Sign-ups are open now! Gather your friends to form a table in groups of 10! If you have less than 10 people, we can help to group you with other small groups too. After forming your group, appoint a table IC. Only the IC needs to sign up for everyone here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jH5YVzQ3670Q9eEWfP3TnennxBp7_hAqzD4sHMj-yB…>. Sign-ups close on 18 January 2014 (Saturday). **Payment instructions will be sent out to the IC once registration has been confirmed.* It would be really great to celebrate CNY together, far away as we are from home (: Sign up now, and see you there! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at eventsofficer1(a)ic-singsoc.net. Your friendly Events Officer, Yu Zheng ------------------------------ 2. Major Event 2014: A Kopi Affair Happy New Year to all! I hope you've had an awesome holiday thus far! Just some information here from me as we move into the new year. 2 main pieces of information below: *1) Emcee Applications* Emcees are integral in our production. Most often than not, they are the ones who the crowd sees at the start, and hears at the end. They are the ones who will first entertain the crowd, before any of the main cast. Those who have seen last year's show will know that our emcees from last year were absolutely wonderful, making the show that much more complete. Applications to join us as emcees for now open, and will remain open until *29th January 2014*. To apply, simply drop an email to me at majorevent(a)ic-singsoc.net, stating the following information: Your name(s), number of people auditioning (may be as a pair or in a group of three, or fly solo), and your contact number(s) and email(s). Following which, you will receive more information about the remaining procedures from then on. Do take note that you will need to be present for the rehearsal on 15/2, if possible both rehearsals on 12/2 and 19/2, and of course the show itself, on 22/2. I thank you in advance for your enthusiastic applications for this exciting role, and look forward to working with you! *2) Ticket Sales and Facebook Page* We have officially launched our *A Kopi Affair Facebook Page*! Yup, our show this year will be titled "*A Kopi Affair*". The link to our page is here: https://www . facebook . com/MajorEvent2014<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/42g1w-1ez6m-nblttx5?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.face…> In the upcoming weeks, we will be posting our posters, trailers, and photos, amongst other possible material and information. So, do like our page to keep up with us! Also, invite your friends to like the page, as the page is not only targeted at us Imperial students, but to all who are interested in the show. Also, *ticket sales for the show are now open*. You may now purchase the tickets online at the link here: https://www . imperialcollegeunion . org/shop/club-society-project-p roducts/singapore-products/4658/a-kopi-affair---super-early-bird-ticket<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/42g1w-1ez6m-nblttx5?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.impe…> There will be 2 online *early bird* prices: *Super Early Bird Tickets:* £8/ticket There are only 100 tickets in this category, and this will end on 24th January 2014, 2359hrs. *Early Bird Ticket:* £9/ticket This will end on 7th February 2014, 2359hrs. *Normal Ticket:* £10/ticket. The same link is also on our Facebook page. EVERYONE can buy their tickets using the link above, including your friends who aren't from Imperial (just a short additional step), so do recommend your friends to get their hands on the tickets when it is RELATIVELY cheaper! Okay, that's all from me! Have a great week ahead, and all the best to all who have upcoming tests! Your friendly Major Event Officer, Chuan Khim ------------------------------ 3. Singapore Day 2014 Singapore Day is here in London and it will be held on Saturday, 29 March at Victoria Park! Registration is open and can be done via the website ( https://app . singaporeday . gov . sg/index . html<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/42g1w-1ez6m-nblttx5?u=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.sing…> ) Please like the Facebook page ( https://www . facebook . com/Overse asSingaporean<http://e.groupspaces.com/click/42g1w-1ez6m-nblttx5?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.face…>) to receive event updates. What are you waiting for! 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