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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Highlights:

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 (howielim@sph.com.sg)

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

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

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 (howielim@sph.com.sg)

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

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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 (howielim@sph.com.sg)

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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