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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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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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

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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 needs of the modern woman? Lee Kim Siang speaks to Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal financial services, UOB to find out more.

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00:49 Financial needs and goals that women often face

03:03 The rise of financial independence among women

05:13 Empowering women financially

07:05 Women's spending patterns in Singapore

08:25 Unique benefits of female-only cards

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UOB Lady’s Credit Card & Lady’s Savings Account

UOB Card Deals

UOB Savings Promotion

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal finance services, group retail, UOB

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

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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.

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00:37: Is there a growing interest in impact investing?

03:33: Focus on South-east Asia and China

04:51: Sectors that have seen the most impact

07:06: Challenges and risks

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UOB Venture Management

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Seah Kian Wee, CEO, UOB Venture Management

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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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.

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00:36 Why retirement planning starts early

03:12 DBS' holistic approach to retirement planning

04:50 Exploring DBS' Retirement digiPortfolio

08:28 Who should invest in DBS' Retirement digiPortfolio?

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DBS Retirement digiPortfolio

Investing according to your changing life stages

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Adrian Low, product manager, DBS digiPortfolio

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

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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.

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Highlights:

00:40 Rising costs and cash flow management

02:26 Integrated solutions for business efficiency

04:02 Supporting women entrepreneurs

06:09 Advice for young entrepreneurs

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UOB’s SME Hub

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Paul Kan, country head, Business Banking Singapore, UOB

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

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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.

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Highlights:

02:11 History of UOB’s Painting of the Year Competition

03:45 Art’s role in UOB Heartbeat, the bank’s CSR programme

05:29 The impact of UOB's Painting of the Year competition

06:54 Collaboration with customers and artists

08:01 Strengthening relationships with customers through art

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Championing Southeast Asian Art

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Christine Ip, head of group strategic communications and brand, UOB

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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