In a world that’s becoming less predictable, leadership judgement matters more than ever — especially for small, open economies like Singapore.

In a special conversation on The Afternoon Update, Lynlee Foo sits down with Leo Varadkar, former Prime Minister of Ireland and now a Global Advisor at Penta Group, to talk about decision-making under pressure, public trust, and what leaders need to get right when stability can no longer be assumed.

In a world that&rsquo;s becoming less predictable, leadership judgement matters more than ever &mdash; especially for small, open economies like Singapore.
In a special conversation on The Afternoon Update, Lynlee Foo sits down with Leo Varadkar, former Prime Minister of Ireland and now a Global Advisor at Penta Group, to talk about decision-making under pressure, public trust, and what leaders need to get right when stability can no longer be assumed.

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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The Afternoon Update Special: Former Irish PM Leo Varadkar on leadership in an age of uncertainty

Quant investing has moved from a niche financial strategy to a powerful force shaping today’s global markets. With artificial intelligence accelerating everything from signal discovery to risk management, investment firms are rethinking how portfolios are built, and how humans and machines work together. 

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ram Rasaratnam, CIO, AXA IM Equity Quant Investing, BNP Paribas Asset Management to find out how investors should judge modern quant strategies, and what the next generation of systematic investing could look like.

Quant investing has moved from a niche financial strategy to a powerful force shaping today&rsquo;s global markets. With artificial intelligence accelerating everything from signal discovery to risk management, investment firms are rethinking how portfolios are built, and how humans and machines work together.&nbsp;
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Ram Rasaratnam, CIO, AXA IM Equity Quant Investing, BNP Paribas Asset Management to find out how investors should judge modern quant strategies, and what the next generation of systematic investing could look like.

Industry Insight: AI Trends shaping modern quant strategies

As ESG faces pushback globally, Southeast Asia is heading into a defining moment. From boardrooms to suppliers, ESG requirements are cascading through organisations, and stakeholders need to prepare for as scrutiny and standards tighten.

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jozsef Acabo, Vice-President at ESGpedia to find out why 2026 is shaping up to be an inflection year for ESG readiness in the region.

As ESG faces pushback globally, Southeast Asia is heading into a defining moment. From boardrooms to suppliers, ESG requirements are cascading through organisations, and stakeholders need to prepare for as scrutiny and standards tighten.
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Jozsef Acabo, Vice-President at ESGpedia to find out why 2026 is shaping up to be an inflection year for ESG readiness in the region.

Industry Insight: Why 2026 could be the year ESG stops being optional in Southeast Asia

As global markets send mixed signals, commodities are telling a deeper story about where the world economy is headed. Oil reflects shifting energy demand and geopolitical risk while gold remains a barometer of uncertainty. So what do these signals mean for Singapore as a trading, energy-importing, and investment hub?

On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International Limited to find out how do these signals serve as early-warnings for supply chain stress, energy transitions, and changing investment flows?

As global markets send mixed signals, commodities are telling a deeper story about where the world economy is headed. Oil reflects shifting energy demand and geopolitical risk while gold remains a barometer of uncertainty. So what do these signals mean for Singapore as a trading, energy-importing, and investment hub?
On Industry Insight, Lynlee Foo speaks to Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist &amp; Global Strategist, ADM Investor Services International Limited to find out how do these signals serve as early-warnings for supply chain stress, energy transitions, and changing investment flows?

The Afternoon Update Special: Former Irish PM Leo Varadkar on leadership in an age of uncertainty

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