Speaker Form

ASAFA Standard Terms for Speaking Engagements

The following terms apply to invitations for ASAFA representatives to speak at conferences, forums and other professional events.

1. Honorarium

Standard honorarium: USD 1,000 per day
The honorarium is inclusive of all travel, hotel accommodation and local transport
These commercial terms apply to non-members and non-partners only. See section 10 for member exemptions

2. Definition of a “Day”

For billing purposes, a “day” is defined as any calendar day during which an ASAFA representative is engaged in event-related activities, including travel or presentation.

Same-day local presentation count as one day
Multi-day events requiring ASAFA attendance across consecutive days are billed at USD 1,000 per day
Short virtual briefings or reasonable preparation before the event are included in the day rate and not billed separately

Illustrative examples

1-day Singapore event
Honorarium = 1 × USD 1,000 = USD 1,000
2-day overseas summit with travel the day before and return the day after
Honorarium = 3 × USD 1,000 = USD 3,000

3. Scope of ASAFA Contribution

ASAFA will provide one speaker who will:

Deliver a prepared presentation of up to 45 minutes, or
Participate in a panel session of up to 60 minutes including reasonable Q&A

Additional sessions or extended formats require separate agreement.

4. Organiser Responsibilities

The organiser will provide:

Complimentary full-conference registration for the ASAFA speaker and 1 additional ASAFA employee
Standard audiovisual support
Final agenda, session brief and templates at least 10 business days before the event
Opportunity for ASAFA to review references to ASAFA in promotional materials
Access to event recording with reuse rights for ASAFA

5. Travel and Accommodation

All air travel and local transport for the ASAFA representative are included within the USD 1,000 per day honorarium. Hotel accommodation is excluded and must be provided by the organiser at the official event venue (or a directly connected venue agreed by ASAFA).
The organiser is not required to make separate travel or hotel bookings unless mutually agreed in writing.
ASAFA will confirm travel arrangements only after written agreement of terms

6. Recording and Reuse Rights

The organiser may record the ASAFA session
ASAFA may request a copy for AGM, member communications and stakeholder outreach
Any quotes attributed to ASAFA must be reviewed and approved in advance
ASAFA retains full editorial control over its slides and content

7. Cancellation

If the event is cancelled less than 7 days before the confirmed appearance, the full honorarium remains payable
For earlier cancellations, both parties will work in good faith to reschedule

8. Tax and Payment

The honorarium is exclusive of any applicable withholding or similar taxes
If local taxes apply, the organiser must gross-up the payment so ASAFA receives the full net amount
Payment must be made 100 percent in advance, no later than 21 days before the event date
An invoice will be issued upon confirmation of ASAFA’s participation
All bank charges and transfer fees are borne by the organiser

9. Conflicts of Interest and Transparency

The organiser must disclose event sponsors, commercial partners and relevant SAF interests
ASAFA may decline participation where conflicts of interest cannot be mitigated

10. Exemption for ASAFA Members and Partners

These commercial terms apply to non-members and non-partners.

ASAFA members, partners and recognised strategic partners are exempt from the daily honorarium and related conditions when participation:

Supports joint initiatives or co-branded activities
Advances policy or regulatory work
Forms part of co-hosted events or collaboration programs

Such engagements follow member collaboration terms rather than standard speaking fees.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

Governed by the laws of Singapore
Any dispute will be resolved by arbitration in Singapore according to SIAC rules
The seat of arbitration is Singapore and the language is English

12. Contact and Confirmation

To invite an ASAFA representative and confirm acceptance of these terms, please fill up the form above.