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Looking at the increasing significance and with a vision to promote and comprehend best practices on a worldwide scale, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), a statutory body by an Act of Parliament presents RESOLVE-2023 which is an International Convention on Insolvency Resolution on the theme “Enabling Resolution Maximizing Value”.

The Convention would provide unique learning opportunity for the Professionals across the world to learn and share the best practices and developments in the space of insolvency resolution. It will also facilitate networking and indulge in deep insight and cross jurisdiction experience sharing with globally diverse practitioners through interactive discussion.

There are seven THEMATIC Issues which would be covered in the Convention.

S. No. Thematic Issues
1 Emerging trends in Debt Resolution arena
2 Role of Regulators and Policy Makers for effective ecosystem
3 Stand point of Creditors in the Insolvency process
4 Development of stressed asset market
5 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code-Game Changer for India in International and Domestic Credit Market
6 Development of Global Insolvency Profession
7 Leveraging technology for integration of process

International Convention on Insolvency Resolution will be held on 4th- 5th August 2023 at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.

Please visit the RESOLVE-2023 website https://resolve2023.icai.org

On-site registration is not available due to limited availability of seats. You must register online through Resolve 2023 website: https://resolve2023.icai.org/registration We also suggest registering by the “Early Registration” deadline (15th July, 2023) for discounted registration fees.

You will receive the confirmation within 48-72 hours once your payment will be credited.

Registrations shall remain open till seats for the Convention are available. You must register online through Resolve-2023: https://resolve2023.icai.org

“Early Registration” deadline (15th July, 2023) for discounted registration fees.

Any cancellations or changes in your registration must be submitted in writing to registration@icai.org.sg

Cancellation up to 4th July 2023: 50% of fees will be refunded; Cancellation on or after 5th July 2023: No registration fee will be refunded.

Any bank services charges/ convenience fee/ administration fees/ taxes will be deducted from all Convention registration refunds and all refunds will be processed and issued within 30 days after the event.

The Convention is being conducted through physical mode as of now.

Please visit the link to get directions to the Convention venue:

The Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, 392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663;

Hotel Contact Number: +65 6733 0880

https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/destinations/asia/singapore/grand-copthorne- waterfront/hotel-information/#/

To become a sponsor or for more information, please contact cibc@icai.in & info@icai.org.sg

Contact: India: +91 120 3876869, Singapore: +65 91311380

The Working language of the Convention is English.

Yes, 9 ICAI CPE hours will be credited to the member of ICAI who will be attending the Convention physically.

6 "Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)" CPE hours will be credited to the Insolvency Professionals registered with IBBI who will be attending the Convention physically.

You can do Currency Exchange at the Convention Venue Grand Copthorne Waterfront hotel if you are a resident guest there.

Alternately, you can exchange your foreign currency for Singapore dollars at almost all major banks in the Central Business District, Singapore and many bank branches in the suburbs. Exchange rates vary from bank to bank, and a flat fee is often charged per transaction.

You may also check for Money Exchange counters at the airport.

On-site parking available on request at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Singapore.

Complimentary parking for all in-house resident guests only.

Please plan to bring appropriate voltage converters and adapters as required.

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel resident Guests can contact the staff directly should they need assistance with power adaptors.

Tea/Coffee and dinner will be provided on 4th of August and Tea/Coffee, Lunch and evening Tea/Coffee will be provided on 5th of August as per the program schedule. Accommodation is not included in the fees. Visit the Travel & Stay on the website: https://resolve2023.icai.org/travel-package

Go to Contact us tab on the website: https://resolve2023.icai.org/contact

 

1. The Organisers reserve the right to change the date(s) or speaker(s), if deem fit, without prior notice.

2. The Organisers further reserve the right to cancel/postpone the event without liability other than return of the course fee.

3. The Organisers are not responsible for any loss or damage as a result of substitution, alteration, postponement or cancellation of the event.

4. At this Convention, photographs and videos may be taken by the Event Organiser for promotional and documentation purposes. By attending this Convention, you grant permission for your image to be used in promotional materials such as brochures, websites, and social media by The Organisers; unless advised by you otherwise. Should you require any assistance, feel free to contact us at:  cibcresolve@icai.in or info@icai.org.sg

Travel Related FAQ's

VISA

https://va.ecitizen.gov.sg/cfp/customerpages/ica/explorefaq.aspx?Category=48679

Can Singapore Tourist Visa be applied online?

Yes, you can apply for Singapore Tourist Visa online which will allow you to stay in the country for a maximum of 30 days. Your passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of your entry. It is a multiple visa entry which means you need not re-apply for Singapore Visa in the given visa validity.

Can Singapore tourist visa be extended?

If you want to extend your tourist visa once you are in Singapore, you can apply for the extension online. However, you should know that the immigration office reserves the right to reject your application.

Can Singapore tourist visa be rejected?

Yes, the immigration officials reserve all the rights to reject your Tourist Visa application.

Does Singapore have a visa on arrival?

No, Singapore does not offer Visa on Arrival to Indian Passport holders.

Can I change my declared address for my Visa?

Information declared at the time of application cannot be amended once submitted. You can disregard the outcome of the previous application submitted and proceed to submit a new visa application with the correct details.

Lastly, please quote the reference number of the previous application and indicate the reasons for the resubmission on your new application under the ‘Additional Information to support this SAVE application/Remarks’ field in SAVE and check the application details carefully before submission to avoid any unnecessary delays.

How do I check if visa is genuine?

You may check your visa using the "Enquire Application Status" function via the SAVE e-Service in our ICA website. You will need to enter the visa reference number and the applicant’s travel document number to retrieve the e-Visa.

Is visa reference number and e-visa number the same?

The visa reference number and e-visa number are different.

Visa reference number begins with VSCXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, while e-visa number begins with either AXXXXXXXX or KXXXXXXXX.

What is e-Visa?

e-Visa is an electronic visa that can be retrieved online and printed by the local contact or authorized visa agent/strategic partner, without making a trip to the ICA Building or Singapore Overseas Missions to collect the visa.

What is Form 14&14A?

Form 14 is a hardcopy application form for Visit Pass, entry visa or both.

Where can I download my e-Visa?

You can retrieve your valid e-Visa via the Enquire Application Status function with the visa application reference number and applicant's travel document number.

What if I do not have visa application reference number?

The visa application reference number is generated on the acknowledgement page when a visa is successfully submitted. You may write to ICA_SAVE_Helpdesk@ica.gov.sg for the retrieval of the visa reference number by indicating the applicant’s name and passport number in your email.

Can the validity of the e-Visa be amended?

There is no amendment to the visa validity. A new visa application will have to be submitted if the visa validity period does not cover the entry date that the visa applicant wished to enter Singapore.

Can the visa application information be amended after the application has been submitted?

You must ensure that the correct information is submitted at the point of application via the e-Service. Amendment of information is not allowed after successful submission of the visa application to ensure data integrity.

You can disregard the outcome of the previous application submitted and proceed to submit a new visa application with the correct details.

Lastly, please quote the reference number of the previous application and indicate the reasons for the resubmission on your new application under the 'Additional Information to support this SAVE application/Remarks' field in SAVE and check the application details carefully before submission to avoid any unnecessary delays.

Do I need to cancel the approved visa if I am unable to visit Singapore during the visa validity?

You or your Local Contact may cancel the visa by writing to ICA_SAVE_Helpdesk@ica.gov.sg Alternatively, if you are the Local Contact, you may inform the visa applicant not to use the visa.

Does the validity period of visa include the date of expiry?

The visa validity period is inclusive of the date of expiry.

How can I extend my Visa?

There is strictly no extension of visa validity or change of visa type. You can submit a fresh application via our e-Service upon the expiry or upon utilization of your current visa. However, please note that each visa application is assessed on its own merits.

How do I check my visa validity?

The visa validity is indicated on the e-Visa. You can retrieve your e-Visa using the Enquire Application Status function and key in your Visa Reference Number and Travel Document Number. If you do not have a visa application reference number, you may write to ICA_SAVE_Helpdesk@ica.gov.sg for the retrieval of visa application reference number by indicating the applicant's name and passport number in your email to us.

What is the validity period of a Singapore Visa?

Each visa application, including the duration of the visa granted, is considered on its own merits and subject to approval.

Applicants who are applying for a visa via our e-Service are advised to submit the application about 30 days prior to the intended arrival into Singapore so that the visa validity will be sufficient for the visit.

ENTRY into Singapore:

Do I have to print approved e-Visa to travel into Singapore?

You are strongly encouraged to print and bring along your e-Visa to avoid any inconvenience as the airlines and immigration authorities of your country of embarkation are likely to ask for the e-Visa for verification.

You can retrieve your valid e-Visa via the 'Enquire Application Status' function at the ICA e-Service with the visa application reference number and applicant's travel document number.

Is my entry to Singapore guaranteed with a valid visa?

A valid Singapore visa is not an immigration pass, it is a pre-entry permission to allow the holder of the valid Singapore visa to travel to, and seek entry into Singapore. Possessing a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore.

You will have to satisfy the basic entry requirements before being considered for entry into Singapore.

The prevailing entry requirements include:

Visitors who are eligible for entry will be issued with visit passes upon arrival. These visit passes determine the number of days that visitors can stay in Singapore, and it is not tied to the validity of your visa. The granting of visit passes to visitors is determined by the ICA officers stationed at Singapore Checkpoints depending on the merits of each visitor.

SG Arrival Card

Link for SG Arrival Card System: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard/

What is SG Arrival Card?

SG Arrival Card is the electronic version of the paper DE card that every foreign visitor must present for immigration clearance. The submission of the SG Arrival Card is one of the basic entry requirements to visit Singapore. The use of the SG Arrival Card e-Service is free of charge. Please also note that the SG Arrival Card is not a visa.

What is the validity of the SG Arrival Card?

You need to submit an SG Arrival Card for each trip to Singapore.

The SG Arrival Card submitted for each trip expires:-

after the date of the arrival; or after you have made your trip, whichever is earlier.

Are there issues if I do not submit the SG Arrival Card arriving to Singapore?

Travellers are strongly encouraged to submit their SG Arrival Card before arriving in Singapore, as those who have not done so will be required to submit on arrival before they can proceed for immigration clearance. This will delay their immigration clearance unnecessarily.

Can I download the updated copy of SG Arrival Card?

If you are using the SG Arrival Card e-Service, you may download a PDF copy of the SG Arrival Card upon updating your SG Arrival Card record. If you are using the 'MyICA' mobile application, your updated SG Arrival Card record can be viewed under "Individual Submission" or "Group Submission". Please be informed that all updated SG Arrival Card information will be stored in ICA's system.

Can I make changes to the trip details of one of my group members if they are not the same?

You can choose to amend the trip details of any member in the group if he/she has an itinerary different from the 'lead traveller' or 'leader'. If you are using the SG Arrival Card e-Service, simply uncheck the box 'Same as Lead Traveller'.

Please make sure that the information you are submitting on behalf of your group is true and accurate.

Can I submit SG Arrival Card on behalf of someone?

You may submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) on behalf of others. Please ensure that the information you have submitted on behalf of others is true and accurate.

For travellers who require assistance to submit the SG Arrival Card, you may get someone else (i.e. your proxy) to submit the SGAC on your behalf prior to your arrival in Singapore.

Your proxy must ensure that the information submitted on your behalf is true and accurate.

Can I submit the SG Arrival Card if I do not have a valid email address?

You are required to provide a valid email address and contact number when submitting the electronic health declaration. Without a valid email address, you will not receive the acknowledgement email and will experience delay during immigration clearance.

You are encouraged to create an email address prior to the submission of your health declaration.

How do I submit the SG Arrival Card?

You may submit your SG Arrival Card via the SG Arrival Card e-Service or via the ‘MyICA’ mobile application. The mobile application can be downloaded for free from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).

What happens after I have submitted SG Arrival Card?

Upon successful submission of the SG Arrival Card (SGAC), an acknowledgement email, which contains information on your arrival declarations will be sent to the email address provided in your SGAC submission. Foreign visitors will be able to find the Disembarkation/Embarkation (DE) number in the acknowledgement emails.

Travellers who had submitted the SGAC at ICA e-Service will be able to download a PDF copy of their declarations after submission.

Please be informed that the acknowledgement email would suffice. You can refer to the email spam/junk folder if you are unable to find the acknowledgement email in your email inbox. Upon arrival in Singapore, please show the acknowledgement email on your mobile device or a printout copy to the ICA officers.

What should I indicate under address in SG Arrival Card?

You are required to select between "Hotel, Others, or Residential" for the type of accommodation that you are residing in Singapore during SGAC submission, and answer the fields provided thereafter.

When should I submit SG Arrival Card?

You should submit your SG Arrival Card within three days prior to the date of your arrival in Singapore, to avoid unnecessary delays during immigration clearance. For example, travellers arriving in Singapore on 30 June 2020 can only submit their declaration from 28 June 2020 onwards