The Afternoon Update with Lynlee Foo
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Stay in the know with programs such as Viewpoint and Industry Insights in property, cryptocurrency, aviation, and shipping. We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.
SEP 15, 2022
15/09/22 - Money in the Market: Emergence of digital assets-focused businessesThe coming of age for institutional interest in cryptocurrencies has seen the emergence of many digital assets-focused businesses seeking to capitalise on the industry’s potential, but few have found product market fit at such an early stage. Since its founding in 2018, Talos has been instrumental in enabling wide-scale adoption of digital assets by institutions and launching one of the industry’s most extensive technology infrastructure for end-to-end crypto trading. On Money in the Market, Samar Sen, Head of APAC at Talos joins us to tells us more about the currently crypto space and how Talos is enabling wide-scale crypto adoption through its platform.
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SEP 15, 2022
15/09/22 - SIEWCAST: Singapore's Future Energy JourneySingapore aims to reach net zero by or around mid-century - And as the city state commits to doing its part to tackle climate change - the energy sector plays a key role in reaching the country's targets.
Rachel Kelly speaks to Mr Ngiam Shih Chun, Chief Executive, Energy Market Authority as he shares his views on Singapore’s future energy journey.
This SIEWcast is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and MONEY FM 89.3 in partnership with ExxonMobil.
01:26: What is Singapore's vision for charting the energy transition to 2050?
04:48: What are some of the key challenges when it comes to reaching energy targets for Singapore?
06:07: What are the opportunities and areas of growth for companies?
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SEP 14, 2022
14/09/22 - Your Health: Helping people 'Bounceback'While most 7-year-olds were out in the playground or learning how to ride a bicycle, Roy Ang was out hustling with his father who worked as a Karang Guni. And from a former Grab executive - he has now gone on to launch his own lifestyle brand, Evo. Their signature product - a pill that claims to help those who take it ‘bounceback’ . On Your Health, Rachel Kelly is joined by Roy Ang, Co-Founder and CEO, Evo, to find out more about his journey.
02:44: How did your experience at Grab influence your decision to become an entrepreneur?
05:34: What was your fundraising experience like?
08:00: How did you find the right experts to help you develop the product?
10:45: What is one piece of advice you have for aspiring entrepreneurs?
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SEP 14, 2022
14/09/22 - Money in the Market: Is it only a matter of time before the Chinese yuan dips past 7?The dollar has climbed close to a 24-year peak against the yen today after hotter-than-expected inflation boosted bets for even more aggressive monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve. The dollar surged as high as144.965 yen, taking it close to the144.99 level hit a week ago. On Money in the Market, Lim Jun Kit, Strategist at Philip Nova explains the dollar's impact on the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan, and the euro.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - Eco Money: DBS announces landmark set of decarbonisation commitmentsGlobal investment in clean energy will need to triple to an estimated $3.5 trillion annually by 2030, and nearly every industry will need a period of heightened investment. On the back of this - Singapore bank DBS has announced a landmark set of decarbonisation commitments.
Rachel Kelly speaks to Yulanda CHUNG, Head of Sustainability, Institutional Banking Group, DBS to find out more.
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SEP 13, 2022
13/09/22 - Money in the Market: What impact does a surging US dollar have on emerging markets?On Money in the Market, we take a look at the current trends of emerging markets in the current market, as we continue to face the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war, surging inflation and continuous interest rate hikes. Steve Sun, Senior Portfolio Specialist with the Emerging Markets Equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, joins us as we dive into the outlook of EM equities as well as how such markets are integrating ESG investments.
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SEP 12, 2022
12/09/22 - Money in the Market: Can oil prices continue to increase from last week's late comeback?Oil prices have declined at the start of this week, amid mounting speculation that global demand is weakening. Crude has sunk by nearly a third since June, shedding all the gains since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. On Money in the Market, Serene Cheong, Team Leader of oil trading in Asia at Bloomberg, joins us to tell us more about the recent oil price trends.
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SEP 11, 2022
11/09/22 - TAU: Singapore healthcare leaders set sights on sustainabilitySingapore’s healthcare leaders are stepping up focus on social responsibility and are looking to digital solutions to support goals in this area. According to the latest Future Health Index findings from Philips - there is a noticeable shift in the leaders’ attitudes towards environmental sustainability. Coming up in the best of The Afternoon Update - Rachel Kelly speaks to Ivy Lai, Country Manager of Philips Singapore to find out more.
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SEP 9, 2022
09/09/22 - Money in the Market: How Fundnode is helping the efficiency of funds settlement in SingaporeFundnode is a new distributed ledger fund settlement utility that was launched by public-private partnership group The Singapore Funds Industry Group (SFIG) to improve the efficiency of funds settlement in Singapore. This new utility leverages the distributed ledger technology, and provides a single platform for market participants, such as distributors, fund managers, transfer agents and fund service providers, to conduct multiple activities across the settlement process. Fundnode is owned and operated by Marketnode, a joint venture between SGX Group and Temasek. On Money in the Market, Martin Pickrodt, CEO of Marketnode, joins us to tell us more details about Fundnode.
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SEP 8, 2022
08/09/22 - Money in the Market: What will a 75 basis point rate hike mean for Asian markets?Investors will be closely watching Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech later today as markets brace for another 75 basis-point hike later this month. And the European Central Bank is set to raise its own interest rate hike later this evening as well - and markets are placing their bets on a 75 basis point rate hike. But what does this mean for markets in the region? On Money in the Market, Vishnu Varathan, Head of Economics & Strategy, Asia at Mizuho Bank, joins us to tell give us more insights on what to expect.
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