Despite digitalisation being an absolute necessity these days, only 36 percent of SMEs have made the leap. And with global headwinds slamming all economies, it is imperative SMEs ‘get with the programme’. Shannon Lung, senior vice president and head, The FinLab, UOB has more insights.

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

Highlights:

01:30 The undeniable importance of digitalisation

04:03 Collaboration the key to success

06:12 Long term strategies to navigate evolution

07:28 Allaying concerns SMEs have

08:36 Successful use cases from different sectors

More about:

UOB

https://www.uobgroup.com/uobgroup/index.page 

UOB The FinLab

https://www.uobgroup.com/techecosystem/sff/banking-for-businesses-the-finlab-digitalising-smes.html

UOB: Corporate & Institutional Banking

https://www.uob.com.sg/corporate/index.page

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

With Shannon Lung, senior vice president and head, The FinLab, UOB.

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Can AI really manage your money safely and can it be trusted to make those big financial decisions with you? Would you even want it to?

The future of finance certainly looks exciting and, perhaps, polarising at the same time. More insights from Abel Lim, head of wealth management advisory and strategy, UOB

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Highlights:

01:04 Demand evolution for wealth management

03:21 Impact of AI and ML on wealth management

05:18 UOB’s PAT

07:53 Do wealth advisors have a place?

08:53 AI, ML and humans a win-win for all

10:43 Staff embrace AI powered tools

12:32 Humans’ indelible advantage over AI

More about:

UOB

https://www.uobgroup.com/uobgroup/index.page 

UOB: Macro Outlook

https://www.uob.com.sg/uobgroup/research/digital-assets.page

UOB: Corporate & Institutional Banking

https://www.uob.com.sg/corporate/index.page

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

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

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The future of work is about equipping employees, regardless of age and qualification, with the soft skills that make them adaptable to the evolving demands of work. And flexi-work arrangements fit right into that, according to UOB’s Dean Tong. Howie Lim gets more insights.

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Highlights:

02:12 UOB’s permanent flexi-work is targeted at…?

04:50 How caregivers are catered to

06:14 The changing priorities and sentiments of employees

07:06 You can’t please everyone

08:26 Who and what should take priority?

10:21 Is unlimited leave the way?

11:14 What culture jobseekers can expect at UOB

More about:

UOB

https://www.uobgroup.com/uobgroup/index.page 

UOB: Corporate & Institutional Banking

https://www.uob.com.sg/corporate/index.page

UOB: Career Development

https://www.uobgroup.com/careers/working-at-uob/career-development.page

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

With Dean Tong, head of group human resources, UOB

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Singaporeans are worried about their finances during these volatile times but there is help at hand as UOB digitalises and deploys A.I. in thoughtful and targeted ways. It’s the Future of Finance and Jacquelyn Tan, head of group personal finances at UOB tells us how they’re doing it. 

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Highlights:

01:08 Takeaways from consumer sentiment study

03:56 UOB tackles Singaporeans top financial worries

06:34 UOB’s very welcomed digital innovations

09:55 UOB successfully deploys AI

14:25 Safeguards protect digital payments

17:49 Balance between digitalisation and the human touch

More about:

UOB

https://www.uobgroup.com/uobgroup/index.page 

UOB: Macro Outlook

https://www.uob.com.sg/uobgroup/research/digital-assets.page

UOB: Corporate & Institutional Banking

https://www.uob.com.sg/corporate/index.page

Written by: Claressa Monteiro

Hosted by: Howie Lim

With Jacquelyn Tan, head of group personal financial services, UOB

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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With frank clarity, Minister K Shanmugam, in conversation with Claressa Monteiro, shares his fears of the challenges that loom ahead for Singapore.

A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:06 Are we taking our success for granted 

05:06 What are the economic challenges 

10:59 Policy vs public opinion 

22:52 Rising religiosity and the threat it poses 

28:05 What role does national media play 

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

With K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Singapore vs Hong Kong, is there a clear winner? Anchored by a conversation with Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal, BT podcast editor Claressa Monteiro delves into the question in search of a definitive answer. Additional insights from Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange Limited.

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:28 Why is Singapore in trend now?

08:52 Hong Kong's recent policy shifts 

15:47 The uniqueness of Singapore's appeal 

20:03 Hang Seng Index or Straits Times Index?

23:26 Hong Kong's current and future appeal 

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

With Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal. Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange Limited. 

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational journey of finance into the digital era.

Financial markets across the globe were put to several tests in 2022 with a brooding recession predicted for the US. How will the continuing volatility affect your portfolio and your life? For more insights, we speak to Michele Ferrario, co-founder and CEO of StashAway.

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

Highlights:

01:05 Does macroeconomics affect budgets and plans?

04:06 Planning and goals-based philosophy

06:14 Personal finance like a business

07:59 How to manage your life like a business

10:09 Beware the commercial angle to information

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StashAway

https://www.stashaway.sg/

Investing

https://www.stashaway.sg/invest

Exclusive Investing for BT Readers

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Produced by: Howie Lim ([email protected]), Claressa Monteiro & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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The Business Times Future of Finance podcast. Episode 6 out on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.  

We'll be speaking with Michele Ferrario, Co-Founder and CEO of StashAway about financial planning through recessionary pressures and uncertainty.

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Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational journey of finance into the digital era.

For more insights, we speak to Brendan Carney, CEO, Citibank Singapore.

This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by Citibank Singapore.

Highlights:

01:09 Banking sector’s digital transformation

03:20 Sweet spot between speed and personalisation

07:17 Factors affecting digital transformation

10:49 Ensuring growth readiness

13:14 The seamless customer experience

15:09 The future of wealth management

More about:

Citigold

https://www.citibank.com.sg/wealth-management/citigold/

Wealth Management

https://www1.citibank.com.sg/wealth-management/citi-plus

Personal Banking

https://www1.citibank.com.sg/personal-banking/online-services/mobile-banking/citi-mobile-app

Produced by: Howie Lim ([email protected]), Claressa Monteiro & Lee Kim Siang

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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The Business Times Future of Finance podcast. Episode 5 out on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  

We'll be speaking with Brendan Carney, CEO, Citibank Singapore about the bank's digital integration and how the wealth management space is also benefiting from technology. 

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