The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation is set to be released at the end of the week. And US equities have even moved warily this week, with investors hesitant to expand their risk exposure ahead of the key inflation data. If it comes in hotter-than-expected, should investors be concerned? How should investors mitigate the potential risks? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, to find out more. 

The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of underlying US inflation is set to be released at the end of the week. And US equities have even moved warily this week, with investors hesitant to expand their risk exposure ahead of the key inflation data. If it comes in hotter-than-expected, should investors be concerned? How should investors mitigate the potential risks? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered, to find out more.

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We delve into the latest news, current events, and market updates to provide you with valuable insights into making informed financial decisions.

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Money in the Market: Should you take a cautious market approach ahead of key US inflation data?

In recent years, the digital entertainment landscape has witnessed a fascinating evolution with the emergence of Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers. There is a rising trend of these content creators who use computer-generated avatars representing themselves in videos and live streams. The VTuber market, stands at around US$500 million ($658.7 million). 

Today on Industry Insight, we find out more about this trend in the live-streaming industry from SGX-Listed live-streaming platform 17LIVE. The global company is the SGX’s first and only entity to have gone through a despac transaction reversed a US$118.2 million loss to profit. 

CEO of 17LIVE, Jiang Honghui. shares more.  

In recent years, the digital entertainment landscape has witnessed a fascinating evolution with the emergence of Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers. There is a rising trend of these content creators who use computer-generated avatars representing themselves in videos and live streams. The VTuber market, stands at around US$500 million ($658.7 million). 
Today on Industry Insight, we find out more about this trend in the live-streaming industry from SGX-Listed live-streaming platform 17LIVE. The global company is the SGX’s first and only entity to have gone through a despac transaction reversed a US$118.2 million loss to profit. 
CEO of 17LIVE, Jiang Honghui. shares more.

Industry Insight: Interactive live-streaming spurs virtual gifting through anime and entertainment

With the rise of digital assets, it can be quite an uphill journey and steep learning curve for both traditional banks and clients in navigating this space.

This is where Singapore-based digital payment solution provider MetaComp enters the picture. 

Describing themselves as the Compass of the Meta-Crypto World, Eddie Hui, COO and Co-President of MetaComp and Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp, shares with us more about their vision, which is to build the bridge between traditional and crypto finance.

With the rise of digital assets, it can be quite an uphill journey and steep learning curve for both traditional banks and clients in navigating this space.
This is where Singapore-based digital payment solution provider MetaComp enters the picture. 
Describing themselves as the Compass of the Meta-Crypto World, Eddie Hui, COO and Co-President of MetaComp and Tin Pei Ling, Co-President of MetaComp, shares with us more about their vision, which is to build the bridge between traditional and crypto finance.

[SFF 2024 Special] Industry Insight: Bridging the gap between crypto and traditional finance

While quantum computing is still in its developmental stages, it is gearing up to have a profound impact on the financial system.

According to McKinsey, by 2035, quantum computing use cases in the finance industry could create $622billion in value.

Here in Singapore, efforts are being made to tap into that potential. For example, just a few months ago, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced plans to invest SGD$100 million to fund quantum computing and AI projects, as part of a scheme to support banks and other financial institutions as they innovate and develop capabilities in both quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Dr Joe Fitzsimons, CEO of Horizon Quantum Computing shares his insight on the potential impact of quantum computing in the financial sector and how might quantum banking change the financial system.

While quantum computing is still in its developmental stages, it is gearing up to have a profound impact on the financial system.
According to McKinsey, by 2035, quantum computing use cases in the finance industry could create $622billion in value.
Here in Singapore, efforts are being made to tap into that potential. For example, just a few months ago, the Monetary Authority of Singapore announced plans to invest SGD$100 million to fund quantum computing and AI projects, as part of a scheme to support banks and other financial institutions as they innovate and develop capabilities in both quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Dr Joe Fitzsimons, CEO of Horizon Quantum Computing shares his insight on the potential impact of quantum computing in the financial sector and how might quantum banking change the financial system.

Money in the Market: Should you take a cautious market approach ahead of key US inflation data?

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