Nov. 10, 2024- Hagatna, Guam: The Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APAFS) is pleased to announce that Ms. Rose N. Nakanaga, Secretary of Federated States of Micronesia National Government, Department of Finance and Administration, has joined the APAFS Board of Governors. She will assume the position vacated by Mr. Eugene Amor, former Secretary.
In her current role with FSM National Government, Department of Finance, and Administration, Secretary Nakanaga provides critical leadership in managing financial and administrative functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture focused on efficiency and problem-solving. Her career reflects a robust background in strategic planning, financial management, and executive advisory roles, underpinned by a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from Central Michigan University.
Previously, she served as the Senior Vice-President of Bank of the FSM for Branch Banking, where she optimized operations and drove business growth. She has also served as Senior Advisor at the World Bank Headquaters in Washington, D.C., where she provided advisory support on economic development initiatives and collaborative solutions.
Ms. Nakanaga’s expertise in strategic leadership is complemented by her longstanding dedication to public service, demonstrated through her previous roles as Chairperson of the FSM Social Security Board and Board Member of People of the FSM Trust Fund.
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APAFS (www.apafs.org) is a Guam-based 501c3 association whose membership includes institutional investment funds throughout the Pacific Region. Its mission is to promote prudent stewardship and leadership through fiduciary education and to lead advocacy efforts on behalf of its membership. The organization recently celebrated its 22th anniversary. Annually, APAFS hosts a week-long educational conference in Manila. Notable keynote speakers have included, Fareed Zakaria (CNN host and commentator), Mark Mobius (former Executive Chairman of Templeton), and Marc Faber (author and Swiss investor living in Thailand).
