Filipino trying to break in SG/HK advice

Hi everyone,

Quick background about myself-

Academics - Double degree at a top 3 university in the Philippines - Management & Economics

Internships - IBD at a top local bank in the Philippines, S&T in a BB, looking for one more IBD internship before I graduate

Will try to join competitions in my last year so as to further boost my credentials.

My dilemma is should I apply for a masters in finance at a top SG/HK school in order to break in?

Do I have a chance in getting in top european masters like essec/edhec/ie or top UK masters like imperial?

Thanks!

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