Tax compliance - whether you are a large enterprise or an SME - is an immensely important and sometimes overwhelming aspect of financial tracking and reporting. How will InvoiceNow help and do you have to use it? Claressa Monteiro gets the answers from the experts.

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This episode is in partnership with Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).

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01:39 The key benefits for businesses

04:32 Benefits of a phased roll-out approach

08:25 Ready market solutions for businesses

15:02 How large enterprises benefit

24:20 The government’s support measures

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IRAS GST InvoiceNow Requirement

Written and hosted by Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])

With Jeremy Loo, deputy director, GST Division – Wholesale Trade Branch, Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS); Kuah Mei Yin, group CFO of Courts (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Bill Xiao, deputy director, E-Invoice Project Office, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Highlighting its forward-thinking approach, Maybank has long established cross-border digital banking services which are seamless, convenient and secure, more than ready for the establishment of the new Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone. Howie Lim gets more insights and details from Alvin Lee, country CEO, Maybank Singapore.

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01:50 Implications for businesses and investors

02:59 Maybank’s role in the zone

05:40 Maybank’s critical advantage and unique offerings

07:16 Maybank’s solutions for challenged SMEs

08:47 The outlook for 2025 and beyond

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Written and hosted by Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Alvin Lee, country CEO, Maybank Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Singapore investors have become less active in ESG investing over the past year and have grown less hopeful about the ability of these funds to outperform. How come Income Insurance is committing a staggering S$1 billion in climate transition financing, then? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out from David Chua, chief investment officer at Income Insurance.

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01:55 Combating challenges Asia faces with ESG investing

03:36 Income balances its commitment to ESG investing

07:31 Reigniting interest in ESG investing

09:07 Income advancing its sustainability objectives

10:18 Expanding investment linked funds to include sustainable fund solutions

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Sustainability | Income Insurance

Insurance Savings & Investment-Linked Plans

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With David Chua, chief investment officer, Income Insurance 

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Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

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It has been called the generation of the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ and succession planning has never been more crucial than now, especially with the number of wealthy people in Asia hitting a record high in 2023. How can families successfully safe guard their legacies for the next generation? Correspondent Howie Lim gets expert advice from Angela Koh, head of wealth planning and family office advisory at UOB Private Bank.

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Highlights:

00:57 How critical success planning is to long-term success

02:43 Challenges family businesses face

04:29 Shared purpose = sustainable legacy

07:27 Wealth management strategies

08:53 How UOB Private Bank is uniquely qualified to help

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UOB Private Bank

Succession Planning

Family Office

Written and hosted by Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Angela Koh, head of wealth planning and family office advisory at UOB Private Bank

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Nowhere has the impact of digital banking been more significant than in the ASEAN region. How will UOB continue to support this region by way of digital connectivity and financial inclusion? How is it also keeping pace with the demand for digital-first banking experiences in the region? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Henry Choi, group head, group retail TMRW, UOB to find out.

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00:42 Digital banking driving regional connectivity

03:45 Enhancing financial inclusion

05:06 The important role SMEs play

08:02 Real-time fund transfers and cross-border payments

10:24 Overcoming limitations

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Powering innovation through ASEAN

UOB all-in-one TMRW app

Embracing digital transformation

Written and hosted by Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Henry Choi, group head, group retail TMRW, UOB

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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The Fed’s recent 50 basis-point rate cut has been a major topic of discussion. It has significantly influenced market sentiment, driving stock prices to record highs. Is it time to rethink our wealth? How should investors rebalance their portfolios?

Howie Lim speaks to Abel Lim, head of wealth management advisory and strategy at UOB.

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Highlights:

01:24 Determining your risk appetite

04:19 Tools to assess risk appetite

05:27 Asset allocation strategies

09:31 Do we stay invested as inflation decreases?

13:20 Diversification cannot be stressed enough

15:15 The importance of risk management

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UOB Wealth Insights

Wealth on UOB TMRW

UOB Personal Banking

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Abel Lim, head of wealth management advisory and strategy, UOB

Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro

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Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Many HNWIs struggle with putting comprehensive wealth plans in place. And they seek tailored wealth management and protection solutions amid rising macro uncertainties. Howie Lim speaks to Leah Ng, chief bancassurance officer at Manulife Singapore to find out what they’ve got.

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01:41 Concerns of HNWIs

04:48 Impact of volatility on HNWIs’ concerns

06:07 Impact of lowering inflation on portfolios

07:49 How Manulife caters to HNWIs

09:06 Innovation need not be scary

11:22 Bespoke wealth management solutions

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Manulife Singapore

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Leah Ng, chief bancassurance officer, Manulife Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Women today play a critical role in driving economic development. They are generating more wealth than ever before and gaining economic influence, particularly in the roles of consumers, wealth accumulators and investors. 

According to Nielsen, by 2028, women will own 75 per cent of discretionary spending, making them the world’s greatest influencers.

How are financial services catering to the needs of the modern woman? Lee Kim Siang speaks to Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal financial services, UOB to find out more.

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This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by UOB.

Highlights:

00:49 Financial needs and goals that women often face

03:03 The rise of financial independence among women

05:13 Empowering women financially

07:05 Women's spending patterns in Singapore

08:25 Unique benefits of female-only cards

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UOB Lady’s Credit Card & Lady’s Savings Account

UOB Card Deals

UOB Savings Promotion

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang ([email protected])

With Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal finance services, group retail, UOB

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Impact investing isn't just about financial returns; it's also about making a difference. However impact investing isn't without its challenges and complexities. We speak with Seah Kian Wee, CEO, UOB Venture Management to find out more.

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00:37: Is there a growing interest in impact investing?

03:33: Focus on South-east Asia and China

04:51: Sectors that have seen the most impact

07:06: Challenges and risks

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UOB Venture Management

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang ([email protected])

With Seah Kian Wee, CEO, UOB Venture Management

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. As Singapore ages and living costs rise, there’s a growing risk of outliving our retirement savings. Lee Kim Siang sits down with Adrian Low from DBS to talk about how we can all get started with investing for retirement.

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This episode of Tech in Finance podcast is presented by DBS.

Highlights:

00:36 Why retirement planning starts early

03:12 DBS' holistic approach to retirement planning

04:50 Exploring DBS' Retirement digiPortfolio

08:28 Who should invest in DBS' Retirement digiPortfolio?

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DBS Retirement digiPortfolio

Investing according to your changing life stages

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang ([email protected])

With Adrian Low, product manager, DBS digiPortfolio

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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