Tuck Seng Low
About Tuck Seng Low
Tuck Seng Low, age 66, is nominated for first-time election as an independent director of FingerMotion, Inc.; he has over 30 years of cross-border advisory experience in direct investment, real estate, private equity, venture capital, and investment banking, and since 2014 has provided corporate finance advisory services through his sole proprietorship “Tuck Seng Low FCCA Chartered FCSI” based in Switzerland . His credentials include Certified Accountant (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 1987) and Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (UK), with foundational accounting training at Kingston Polytechnic (1977) .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Jurisdiction | Notes/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck Seng Low FCCA Chartered FCSI (sole proprietorship) | Adviser (corporate finance advisory) | Since 2014 | Switzerland | Advises large corporations, financial institutions, government-related entities, PE/VC, hedge funds on complex multi-jurisdictional deals in Asia and Europe |
| Global Wealth Solutions AG | Chairman | Until 2015 | Switzerland | Led Swiss advisory firm in wealth/finance solutions |
| Frey Capital AG | Managing Director, co-founder | 2006–2010 | Zurich | Swiss corporate finance company; leadership in origination/advisory |
| STAC Partners (UK regulated) | Founding Partner | 2002–2006 | United Kingdom | Focused on private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds |
| Keppel Telecommunications & Transportation (Keppel T&T) | Director, Corporate Finance (corporate venturing) | 1999–2001 | Singapore | Government-linked group; corporate venturing activities; proprietary ventures in business intelligence, B2B exchanges, wireless offerings |
| Paribas Capital Markets | Investment banking | c. 1987–early 1990s | London | Transitioned from research analyst roles into investment banking |
| Daiwa Securities | Co-Head of Privatization (London); Head of Origination (Hong Kong) | London (1992); Hong Kong (from 1995) | UK/Hong Kong | Senior origination roles in privatization and capital markets |
| City of London stockbroking firms | Research Analyst | From 1987 | London | Equity research for two stockbrokers prior to IB roles |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck Seng Low FCCA Chartered FCSI (sole proprietorship) | Adviser | Active since 2014 | Switzerland-based corporate finance advisory practice |
| Other public company boards | — | Not disclosed | No current public company directorships disclosed for Low |
Board Governance
- Independence: The Board determined Low qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq standards .
- Nomination: Low is nominated alongside four others for election at the Feb 28, 2025 annual meeting; he has not previously served on the FNGR board .
- Committee assignments: Not disclosed for Low. Current committees do not list him among members (see table below) .
- Attendance: In FY 2024 the Board held three meetings; no sitting director attended fewer than 100%. As a nominee, Low’s attendance is not applicable .
| Committee | Current Members | Chair | Mandate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yew Poh Leong; Hsien Loong Wong; Eng Ho Ng | Yew Poh Leong | Oversees financial reporting, internal controls, auditor oversight; Leong is the “audit committee financial expert” |
| Nominating & Corporate Governance | Yew Poh Leong; Eng Ho Ng | Yew Poh Leong | Board composition, director nominations, governance principles |
| Compensation | Yew Poh Leong; Eng Ho Ng | Yew Poh Leong | Officer/director compensation, succession planning, equity plans |
| Risk & Information Security | Yew Poh Leong; Eng Ho Ng | Yew Poh Leong | Information security, cyber risk, ERM framework and risk tolerances |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board retainer (cash) | $2,000/month | Ongoing | Regular cash compensation for each director |
| Committee/meeting fees | — | — | No additional committee or meeting fees disclosed |
Performance Compensation
| Element | Disclosure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Equity grants to non-executive directors in FY 2024 | None disclosed in FY 2024 director compensation table | FY 2024 shows fees only for sitting directors; no stock or option awards expensed in that year |
| Outstanding options (as of Feb 29, 2024) | Directors held aggregate 298,500 options (Leong 78,500; Chan 78,500; Wong 78,500; Ng 63,000) | These are legacy awards; Low had none as he was not on the board |
| Performance metrics tied to director pay | Not disclosed | No TSR/EBITDA/ESG-linked metrics for director compensation disclosed |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company/Organization | Role | Overlap/Interlock with FNGR Stakeholders | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | No current public company directorships disclosed for Low; no interlocks identified in proxy |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Certified Accountant (ACCA, June 1987); Chartered Fellow, CISI (UK) .
- Foundational accounting education (Kingston Polytechnic, 1977) .
- Senior IB roles at Paribas and Daiwa (privatizations/origination across UK and Hong Kong) .
- Leadership across Swiss/UK advisory and corporate finance firms; extensive Asia-Europe cross-border transaction experience and consortium leadership .
Equity Ownership
| Item | Value | As of | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common shares beneficially owned | — | Jan 30, 2025 (Record Date) | Beneficial ownership table lists Low as nominee; no shares reported |
| Ownership % of outstanding | — | Jan 30, 2025 | 57,141,186 shares outstanding; Low shows no beneficial ownership entry |
| Options (exercisable/unexercisable) | — | Feb 29, 2024 | No options disclosed for Low (not a director in FY 2024) |
| Pledged shares | Prohibited absent pre-approval | Policy prohibits pledging Company securities unless pre-approved by N&CG Committee | |
| Hedging | Prohibited | Anti-hedging policy covers directors, officers, employees and special relationship persons |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Low is affirmatively determined independent ; extensive finance and capital markets expertise across UK/HK/Swiss firms positions him well for oversight in finance, risk and strategic transactions . Company has formal governance policies: Code of Business Conduct, securities trading guidelines, anti-hedging/pledging policy, and a clawback policy compliant with Rule 10D-1 (executives) .
- Board structure and engagement: Four committees including a dedicated Risk & Information Security Committee (May 22, 2024), signaling attention to cyber/information risk; board meeting attendance for sitting directors was 100% in FY 2024 .
- Conflicts/related party exposure: Proxy states no material related party transactions for directors, officers, nominees or >10% holders; board reviews any such proposals for fairness and best interest .
- Alignment considerations: As of the Record Date, Low reported no beneficial ownership; until he accumulates a stake, alignment relies on cash retainer and any future equity awards (none disclosed yet for him) .
- RED FLAGS: None identified specific to Low in the proxy—no legal proceedings disclosed in director/officer section, no related-party transactions, and anti-hedging/pledging policy reduces hedging/pledging risks . Note: As a nominee (not yet a director during FY 2024), committee assignments and attendance are not yet established .