Making a difference with impact investing: BT Future of Finance (Ep 10)

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…

Preparing ourselves for retirement: BT Tech In Finance (Ep 4)

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 Busines…

Empowering young entrepreneurs for tomorrow: BT Future of Finance (Ep 9)

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 en…

UOB building community through art: BT Future of Finance (Ep 8)

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 strate…

How tech will shape tomorrow's business: BT Tech In Finance (Ep 3)

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…

Revitalising Growth Through Net Zero: BT Branded Podcasts

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 Ass…

Tech enabling digital inclusivity: BT Tech In Finance (Ep 2)

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 …

Holistic job redesign the key: Hired (Ep 6)

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 Time…

Job redesigning for career longevity: Hired (Ep 5)

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. Insp…

Successful job redesign starts with purpose: Hired (Ep 4)

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 hi…