Having reached world No. 35, Jumpshot SG continues to raise Singapore’s 3×3 profile with blend of global talent, local ambition and youth development.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jumpshot Singapore, the nation’s first professional 3×3 basketball team, has reached a new milestone by climbing to #35 in the FIBA 3×3 Team Rankings, the highest-ever position achieved by a Singapore-based professional team. This breakthrough on the global stage underscores Jumpshot’s growing competitiveness and its mission to professionalise 3×3 basketball in Singapore and the region.

“Breaking into the world’s top 40 is an important step for both our team and Singapore basketball,” said Ms Esther Quek, Founder and CEO of Jumpshot Singapore. “It shows that with the right structure, vision, and perseverance, Singaporean teams can compete at the highest level.”

A Team Built on Experience and Local Development

Jumpshot’s rise in the international rankings has been driven by a core of experienced professionals and ambitious local talent. The team’s core features Filip Krämer from Austria and Hungary’s Attila Demeter, both seasoned 3×3 and 5×5 players who bring leadership, discipline and chemistry to the court. They are joined by global standouts such as reigning FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup MVP and gold medallist Dillon Stith (Australia), FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup MVP and silver medallist Omer Sadeh (Israel), Marek Klassen (Canada), Jose Blázquez (Spain), Diego De Blas (Spain), Charalampos Kiousis (Greece) and Jakob Strel (Slovenia), all of whom have represented their countries on the international stage, bringing an abundance of experience and pedigree to the Jumpshot roster.

Alongside these international stalwarts, Jumpshot continues to invest in emerging Singaporean players such as Sergul Toh, Ron Teh, and Jackson Mah, giving them exposure to international competition and mentoring opportunities. This combination of seasoned leadership and home-grown talent has become the hallmark of Jumpshot’s playing philosophy.

“The most sustainable way to build a strong team is to mix world-class experience with local drive,” said Demeter, who also serves as a coach and mentor within Jumpshot’s youth programme. “It raises standards across the board and helps young Singaporean players gain the confidence to compete internationally.”

Toh concurred as he shared how the team’s platform has allowed fellow Singaporeans to continue pursuing their competitive sporting ambitions.

“As a working adult in Singapore, opportunities to step onto the international stage and compete against elite players are admittedly scarce,” he said. “Jumpshot has given us a consistent platform to keep training and playing at a high level, keeping our competitive dreams alive even as we balance the realities of adult life.”

Together, these athletes have helped Jumpshot to establish itself as one of Asia’s most consistent and competitive professional 3×3 teams. Over the past season, the team has secured podium finishes across multiple tournaments in Penang, Seoul, Taipei, Hongcheon and Singapore, ultimately culminating in two international championship titles – the Yunnan 3×3 Grand Final in Kunming and the second season of the Jumpshot 3×3 right here in Singapore.

The Kunming victory marked the first-ever international 3×3 title for a Singaporean team, with national player Jackson Mah on the roster. The subsequent win on home soil featured two local players, underscoring Jumpshot’s commitment towards blending international experience and promising Singaporean talents.

Coaching Excellence and the Jumpshot 3×3 Academy

At the heart of Jumpshot’s mission is the Jumpshot 3×3 Academy, a youth development platform led by Demeter, Krämer, and Tan Kang Yi, Singapore’s first female professional 3×3 player. The Academy focuses on holistic athlete development, combining technical training, mental conditioning, leadership, and tactical court awareness.

Since its inception, the Academy has produced several promising players who have achieved top finishes at prominent local tournaments such as Pesta Sukan, Pink Warriors 3×3 and Locker Room 3×3. It continues to expand its reach to schools and community clubs, nurturing the next generation of Singaporean basketball talent.

“We are building an ecosystem, not just a team,” said Ms Quek. “The Academy is where our long-term vision comes to life, and it is proof that when you bring in world-class coaches and pair them with Singapore’s next generation, the results follow. We want young athletes to see a future in 3×3 basketball here at home.”

Building the 3×3 Ecosystem in Singapore and Beyond

Beyond competition, Jumpshot has played a leading role in developing the 3×3 ecosystem locally. In January 2024, it organised Singapore’s first 3×3 event held inside a shopping mall, capturing the sport’s urban energy and accessibility, and will continue to host this annual gathering of the region’s top teams in 2025 and beyond. This builds on a long history of innovation: in 2012, Jumpshot became the first local organiser to host a FIBA-endorsed 3×3 event, the Singapore Big Three, which helped lay the foundation for the growth of 3×3 basketball nationwide.

“From hosting community events to competing on the international stage, our aim has always been to make basketball exciting and accessible,” said Ms Quek. “We are proud to have created something that connects athletes and fans around the world while nurturing home-grown talent.”

These initiatives are part of Jumpshot’s broader ambition to establish Singapore as a regional hub for 3×3 basketball, combining professional competition, event management, and media production to grow the sport sustainably. This in line with the nation’s focus on the format in recent years, which include playing host to consecutive runs of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup as well as the upcoming FIBA 3×3 World Cup in 2027.

A Vision Beyond the Court

Since its founding, Jumpshot Singapore has evolved from a community platform into a professional sporting organisation. Ms Quek’s experience in both sports management and marketing has shaped Jumpshot’s holistic approach, integrating competition, youth development, and audience engagement.

“Our goal has always been bigger than winning tournaments,” Ms Quek explained. “We are building pathways, opportunities, and a culture around 3×3 basketball in Singapore. This ranking validates our approach, but what matters most is the ecosystem we’re creating for future generations.”

Looking ahead, Jumpshot continues to grow the sport through youth engagement and education. The upcoming Junior Pink Warriors 3×3 Camp will feature Carlos Martínez, the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2025 Champion and Spain’s number one 3×3 player. The camp aims to inspire young athletes by building their skills, teamwork and confidence, while promoting inclusivity and gender diversity in basketball.

“The Junior Pink Warriors Camp is more than just training.” added Academy coach Tan. “It is about empowering our youth to dream bigger dreams and believe in their potential. With world class players to impart their knowledge, we wish to bring Singapore basketball to the next level.”

Check out the team photos and the team in action here: [PHOTOS_SG 3×3 Team]

About Jumpshot Singapore

Founded by Esther Quek, Jumpshot Singapore is the nation’s first professional 3×3 basketball team and a leading sports media and events organisation. It operates across multiple verticals including professional competition, youth training through the Jumpshot 3×3 Academy, tournament organisation, and regional development initiatives.

In 2024, Jumpshot made history by becoming the first Singaporean team to win an international 3×3 title and has reached world #35 in the FIBA 3×3 Team Rankings. The organisation continues to grow Singapore’s basketball ecosystem by combining elite performance with community and youth engagement.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PFPFA Singapore Pte Ltd (“PFPFA Singapore”) hosted its annual Charity Night on 11 October 2025 at the Pan Pacific Singapore, announcing a $100,000 corporate donation to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF). In addition, a further $64,000 was raised during the event, reinforcing PFPFA’s ongoing commitment to supporting children from low-income families through STSPMF’s programmes and outreach efforts.

Since its first Charity Night in 2007, PFPFA and its community of staff, wealth associates, associates, partners, and clients have collectively raised over $800,000 in support of various charitable causes, including those focused on education and children with special needs. For 2024 and 2025, contributions have been directed to STSPMF to support children from low-income families with their school expenses.

“We are extremely grateful to everyone at PFPFA for their support. It is heartening to know that our vision — that every child can look forward to a promising future — is shared, and that together, we can make it a reality,” said the spokesperson for STSPMF.

This year’s Charity Night featured an evening filled with performances, inspiring stories, and discussions. The event brought together PFPFA staff, wealth associates and partners not just to give, but also to celebrate the impact of their contributions.

“PFPFA’s Charity Night has become one of our most meaningful milestones of the year,” said Jeffrey Chow, CEO of PFPFA Singapore. “It reflects our belief that financial well-being goes hand-in-hand with social responsibility. We remain committed to building on this momentum through continued community outreach, enabling more individuals and families to experience the positive impact of these initiatives.”

In addition to Charity Night, PFPFA also organises regular initiatives throughout the year, such as the Bags of Joy 2024 campaign, which was held during the Christmas season. Three hundred goodie bags, valued at $100 each and filled with daily necessities, were distributed to STSPMF recipients. Each year, PFPFA introduces different initiatives that reinforce its ongoing commitment to supporting children and families in need through consistent and meaningful efforts.

About PFPFA Pte Ltd

Established in 2020 and licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in January 2021, PFPFA Pte. Ltd. has swiftly emerged as a leading financial advisory firm in Singapore. Offering a comprehensive suite of services—including investment advisory, insurance solutions, and estate and business succession planning—PFPFA is dedicated to delivering tailored financial strategies that meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and businesses.

At PFPFA, we believe in fostering lasting relationships built on trust, expertise, and a deep understanding of our clients’ evolving financial goals. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we empower our clients to navigate their financial futures with confidence.

For more information, visit pfp-fa.com. 

For more information about SingWealth Holdings Pte Ltd, the parent company of PFPFA Pte. Ltd., visit https://singwealthholdings.com.

About The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF)

The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (STSPMF) was started in 2000 as a community project initiated by The Straits Times that provides pocket money to children from low-income families to help them through school.

Since the project inception in 2000, STSPMF has helped more than 220,000 cases of children and youths in need and disbursed more than $100m. They come from families whose per capita gross monthly household income is not more than $750. Funds raised go towards school pocket money disbursements and support of the social and educational development of the children and youths. 

A primary school pupil receives $65 a month, while a secondary school pupil receives $100 a month. Students from ITE, Junior Colleges and Polytechnics receive $125 a month.

STSPMF was established as a Trust on 20 October 2010 and received charity status on 14 November 2011 with Institution of A Public Character (IPC) status effective from 1 January 2012. It is governed by a Board of Trustees. It was awarded the Charity Transparency Award 2022 for the fund’s good transparency and governance standards. For more information, please visit www.spmf.org.sg

WIP Capital Investments Pty Ltd (ACN 686 632 066) as trustee for WIP Capital Investments Trust (the Issuer)

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Issuer would like to offer institutions the opportunity to participate as a noteholder under a loan note deed poll, dated as of 27 May 2025, as amended from time to time (the Loan Note Deed) in respect of notes to be issued by the Issuer under the Loan Note Deed, as described in more detail in the commercial terms sheet attached to this offer letter (the Notes). The proceeds of the Notes will be used by the Issuer to, among other things, make investments that are consistent with the Investment Plan set out in the trust deed of the WIP Capital Investments Trust (the Trust).

For the purpose of carrying out certain regulated activities, the Issuer is appointed by Wingate Financial Services Pty Ltd (ACN 106 480 602) (the Investment Manager or Licensee) as its corporate authorised representative. This offer letter, and any offer in respect of the Trust, will be made by the Licensee under an intermediary authorisation agreement between the Issuer and Licensee, where the Licensee will make offers to arrange for the issue, variation and disposal of financial products in connection with the Trust. The Issuer will then issue the financial products in accordance with the offer, if it is accepted.

Tax Act Public Offer

The Notes will be documented under the Loan Note Deed in accordance with section 128F of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 (Cth) of Australia (the Tax Act). This letter constitutes an offer to issue the Notes in accordance with the “public offer test” in subsection 128F(3) of the Tax Act.

It is intended that the Notes will be issued in a manner that satisfies the public offer test and other requirements of section 128F of the Tax Act. Accordingly, Offshore Associates (as defined below) of the Issuer will not be permitted to acquire an interest in the Notes.

Participants will be required to make customary representations, warranties and covenants regarding their status to ensure compliance with Australia’s interest withholding tax exemption regime, and in particular, will be asked to confirm that except as disclosed to the Issuer at the time of this offer, they are not so far as they have actual knowledge, an Offshore Associate of the Issuer.

In this letter, “Associate” has the meaning given in subsection 128F(9) of the Tax Act and “Offshore Associate” means an Associate who would acquire an interest in the circumstances specified in subsections 128F(5)(b) and (c) of the Tax Act.

General Conditions of Participation

Final allocations will be determined by the Issuer in its absolute discretion. The Issuer reserves the right to scale back or accept oversubscriptions, and to withdraw this offer at any time or close or extend the review period for considering this offer at any time before or after the stated date for receipt of responses.

Each offered investor must independently make its own credit analysis and decision to enter into the transaction.

Principal Terms

The details of the Loan Note Deed are set out in the term sheet in Schedule 1 to this letter (the Term Sheet).

Structure Diagram

The structure diagram included in Schedule 2 to this letter (the Structure Diagram) is provided for illustrative purposes to assist prospective investors in understanding, in summary form, certain aspects of the proposed structure relating to the offer of the Notes. It does not purport to depict all legal, tax, accounting or operational considerations relevant to the offer or the structure. The Structure Diagram may be subject to change and such changes may not be reflected in the Structure Diagram. No representation or warranty is made by the Issuer as to completeness or accuracy of the Structure Diagram.

Confidential Information

Please note that the recipients of this offer are required to keep all information regarding the Notes, the Loan Note Deed, and the Trust (the Confidential Information), confidential. Recipients are not to discuss the Confidential Information with each other or disclose any details to any third parties without the prior written consent of the Issuer. This letter must not be reproduced, used or given to any other person, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Issuer may disclose any Confidential Information and the information contained in this letter as required by law or regulation or by any applicable stock exchange without the need to obtain any prior approval or consent.

Singaporean Selling Legend

The offer, issue, and sale of the Notes are and will be exempt from the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities and Futures Act of Singapore 2001 (SFA), and have not and will not be lodged or registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Accordingly, statutory liability under the SFA in relation to the content of prospectuses does not apply, and you should consider carefully whether the investment is suitable for you. The Monetary Authority of Singapore assumes no responsibility for the contents of this document or any other document or material related to the offer, issue, and sale of the Notes. This offer and any other document or material in connection with the offer or sale, or invitation for subscription or purchase, of the Notes may not be circulated or distributed, nor may the Notes be offered or sold, or be made the subject of an invitation for subscription or purchase, whether directly or indirectly, to any person in Singapore other than pursuant to, and in accordance with the conditions of, any other applicable provision of the SFA. The offer of the Notes relates to schemes which are not authorised or recognised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and are not allowed to be offered to the retail public.

Process

If you are interested in participating as a noteholder under the Loan Note Deed you are requested to sign and return the below expression of interest by no later than 13 April 2026 to:

Wingate Financial Services Pty Ltd
Level 48, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Attention: Michael Sack
Email: msack@wingate.com.au 

By countersigning this letter, you are merely expressing your interest to participate as a noteholder under the Loan Note Deed. Such expression of interest is non-binding and is not intended to indicate your approval of the Term Sheet.

By countersigning this letter, you represent and warrant that your institution is not, so far as you have actual knowledge or grounds to suspect, an Offshore Associate of the Issuer.

Countersigned by

Signed:_____________________________

Name:   _____________________________

Title:     _____________________________        

Schedule 1 – Term Sheet

WIP CAPITAL INVESTMENTS TRUST

Schedule 2 – Structure Diagram

SHANGHAI, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Smartee Denti-Technology today announced the global launch of the Smartee Sleep Aligners, a clear aligner device designed to help manage obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome (OSAHS) and primary snoring (PS). The new series includes two versions: Smartee SA, which focuses on the treatment of OSAHS and PS, and Smartee SA Plus. The latter can treat OSAHS while simultaneously addressing orthodontic issues. Together, they provide clinicians with an invisible alternative to conventional OSAHS treatment therapies, offering greater comfort and compliance, and improving sleep quality.

Addressing a global health challenge

OSAHS is one of the most prevalent sleep-related breathing disorders. Early signs often include habitual snoring caused by airway narrowing. As the condition progresses, patients may experience repeated breathing interruptions during sleep, which not only impair rest quality but are also linked to serious cardiovascular and metabolic risks.

The Smartee Sleep Aligners Series addresses this challenge through digitally customized clear aligners with a dual-splint locking system that advances the mandible while distributing occlusal forces to stabilize the jaw. This mandibular repositioning increases the volume of the velopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airways, improving airflow and alleviating OSAHS symptoms. Additionally, the appliance helps to reposition the mandible, which also leads to improved tongue base positioning, contributing to an expanded pharyngeal airway and reduced obstruction.

This device is made from a 1 mm-thick dental sheet, which offers enhanced comfort with minimal foreign body sensation. It demonstrates better patient acceptability and wear compliance.

There are two treatment options for OSAHS.

1. Smartee SA

• Indications: Simple snoring (without apnea), mild-to-moderate OSAHS, patients intolerant to CPAP, or those unsuitable for surgery.
• Function: Enlarge the velopharyngeal and oropharyngeal airway volume via mandibular advancement.
• Benefit: Titration assists clinicians in efficiently identifying the optimal mandibular advancement setting.

2. Smartee SA Plus

• Indications: Mild-to-moderate OSAHS combined with mild anterior misalignment.
• Function:
  Daytime: Correcting anterior teeth with regular clear aligners.
  Nighttime: Maintains airway patency and reduces snoring by wearing specially designed aligners with the mandibular advancement feature.
• Benefit: Offers both integrated daytime orthodontic correction and nocturnal snore suppression.

Global Availability

Both appliances are now available for clinicians to order directly through the Smartee Case Management System. By combining digital orthodontics with airway management, the Smartee SA and SA Plus series underscores Smartee’s commitment to delivering innovative, clinically proven, and patient-centric solutions for doctors and patients worldwide.

For more information about the Smartee Sleep Aligners, please visit: Smartee LinkedIn Newsletter