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Peer-to-peer lending has become the hottest industries in fintech. And it has reached our shores. Today we have Nikki Kinloch, CEO at SimplyGiving.com, a social crowdfunding platform that has worked with 550 nonprofit partners and social enterprises in 20 countries across Asia. We look at the global fundraising trend and if Malaysia is ready for micro financing and social lending.

We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives

Jeff Sandhu and Richard Bradbury reviews Blizzard's latest title, Overwatch and a recap on what games they're excited after E3.

Corporate earnings for 2016 continue to disappoint against sluggish growth. Vincent Khoo discusses outlook and strategy for 2H'16. Stock picks include quality high-dividend yielders, selected exporters and infrastructure-related counters.

Crumpets, tea, songs, and The Shire...these are the simple demands of the equally simple halflings of Middle-Earth. And yet, a lot of them are destined for great adventure, with the weight of the world resting on their shoulders and in every miniscule action they take. Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest impact. This week, we take a look at why we should all aspire to run our lives - and our businesses - like Frodo, Samwise, Merry, Pippin, and of course, Bilbo Baggins...the magnificently brave Hobbits from J.R.R Tolkien’s epic fantasy saga. 

Bad news continue to be good news for markets because Brexit means central bank easing. There's also the fear of missing out among investors.

Malaysia has more graduates now more than ever, but does this make Malaysia a better nation that before? We ask the Minister of Higher Education on what this means for the future of Malaysia, and much more

Integrity in leadership can be defined in many ways and can mean different things to different people, but it's value and purpose extend beyond adherence to rules and a code of conduct. Rohan Marshall of People Systems Consultancy joins us to explore a richer understanding of integrity and how it is shaped at the workplace. 

A week into the holy days after Ramadan, we invite singer Lah Ahmad to share with us his journey from being a crooner with R&B roots to his recently launched second solo album of Islamic music, titled “Sempurna dan Terbaik.”  It was less than twelve months ago when he launched his first non-secular album “Jalan Untok Kembali.”

A Cambridge postgraduate, Dr Elizabeth Lee is a veteran in the field of private higher education education provision.  She also serves on National Higher Education Research (IPPTN) and the International Academic Advisory Council (IAAC) of Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia.  She sits on the Board of Management of the Masters Builders Association of Malaysia Education Fund and a;s the Board of Trustees of MERCY Malaysia.  A thought leader on her own right, her recent invitations to speak include the Harvard Business School, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and the University of Edinburgh.  She is also known as an advocate for women in leadership and serves as a mentor in the ICAEW global programme for specially chosen female leaders.