The Business Times Branded Podcasts

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by...

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intell...

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcas...

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 adviso...

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. Synopsis: The Busi...

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, i...

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers....

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 nee...

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted...

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. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers....

Starting a business is not an easy journey. Many obstacles along the way could make or break the dream. In this episode, BT’s Lee Kim Siang sits down with Paul Kan from UOB to talk about the challenges faced by young entrepreneurs in the startup landscape, and the resources out there for budding entrepreneurs.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought pro...

UOB is a leading patron of art in Asia, championing Southeast Asian art and artists across the region over the past four decades. What is the connection between art and banking? How has this shared history shaped UOB’s business today? Lee Kim Siang sits down with Christine Ip, head of group strategic communications and brand, UOB, to find out. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely...

HSBC Singapore explores the digital transformation of the banking industry and its impact on businesses through its Digital Horizons report. How will the four key trends highlighted in the report drive the bank's future transformation? Priya Kini, head of commercial banking, HSBC Singapore, shares her takeaways with Claressa Monteiro. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated,...

What if you were told that profits and the planet were not at odds? If you finance companies making the transition to cleaner energy, the outlook is bright for both economic and environmental growth!  Howie Lim speaks to Luke Edwards, managing director, Renewable Power & Transition, Brookfield Asset Management for more insights. Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, in...

As many financial entities adopt a digital first approach, digital inclusivity becomes more of a concern. What can be done to assist those who face challenges adapting?  Serene Koh, head of group digital business and transformation, global consumer financial services, OCBC shares their strategies with Howie Lim.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought p...

HR can be the crucial conduit to catalyse the virtuous cycle which benefits businesses and their employees. Howie Lim gets Aslam Sardar, CEO of the Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) to explain how exactly job redesign can get that virtuous cycle going.   Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspir...

Many may fear going through job redesign but Ethan Ho from OCBC makes it sound like a walk in the park! He tells Howie Lim how supportive his bosses and colleagues were.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner. Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google...

A common misconception surrounding job redesign is that employees resist, need to be cajoled or ‘hand-held’ into it. Meet Peter Wu from South Beach Consortium who asked for it, got it, did it and won awards for the company after! A success story if we’ve ever heard one. Howie Lim also speaks to his general manager, Samantha Tan.  Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intel...

At the heart of upskilling and reskilling is staying employable. But what does upskilling and reskilling in the era of digital disruption and AI really entail? What are the challenges of upskilling and why is unlearning just as important? Claressa Monteiro finds out.  Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored thr...

The liquidity of gold is arguably on par with some of the major global currency debt and equity markets, such as the S&P 500. Does this mean in 2024 we should put our money in gold jewellery or gold ETFs? Howie Lim gets advice from Robin Tsui of State Street Global Advisors SPDR. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highligh...

How much do you know about CBDCs and how it’ll affect you? This digital form of money which is available to the general public and a liability of the central bank gives you broad access to digital money that is free from credit risk and liquidity risk.  Howie Lim gets insights from Janet Young, managing director and head, group channels and digitalisation, strategic communications and brand at UOB...

Minority investor fury at Manulife US Reit, Sabana Reit and Dasin Retail Trust has turned the spotlight on the effectiveness of the statutory protections under the external-manager model adopted by most Singapore Reits and business trusts. But switching to an internal-manager model is not a simple matter.  Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends an...

The unsung heroes of the pandemic were undoubtedly the logistics sector. And industry transformation and job redesign help propel it further, allowing them to tirelessly continue their essential work. Howie Lim speaks to Ricky Loo, CEO of CWT Integrated to find out how job redesign has helped some positions become as fun as playing computer games! Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; fin...

Is there still a place in your portfolio for real estate and property investments? Can real estate investing still help you build wealth in 20204? Howie Lim gets insights from Paul Tostevin and Alan Cheong from Savills, Lee Nai JIa from PropertyGuru Group and Benny Ong from I Quadrant.  Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highl...

As Generative AI begins its integration into daily banking operations in the name of productivity and efficiency, one inevitably worries about the safety of one's assets and data. But technology enabling the financial services space is nothing new. However, enabled as well are bad actors. How can the sector ensure safety and assuage fears?  Jenita Soetanto, Executive Director, Enterprise Data Deli...