Multi-award-winning chef Janice Wong has launched her confectionary brand Janice Wong at Selfridges in London. The move marks the entry of Janice Wong into the UK and is just the latest milestone on her journey as an entrepreneur, artist, and chef. Rachel Kelly speaks to Janice to find out more. 

Multi-award-winning chef Janice Wong has launched her confectionary brand Janice Wong at Selfridges in London. The move marks the entry of Janice Wong into the UK and is just the latest milestone on her journey as an entrepreneur, artist, and chef. Rachel Kelly speaks to Janice 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.

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.

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Tokenisation and on-chain finance are becoming buzzwords in the financial industry. Increasingly, more traditional financial institutions are taking collaborative and bolder steps towards a harmonious coexistence of the traditional and the digital.

On Industry Insight, we take a look at trends in the blockchain industry, particularly the ways technology is reshaping how traditional financial instruments are digitised and traded. Aaron Gwak, is the founder and CEO of Libeara, a technology service provider backed by Standard Chartered's venture arm, set up to assist institutions in digitalising financial instruments on blockchains. Aaron shares about the platform which aims to reduce the need for intermediaries and bring access, mobility and efficiency to global capital markets.

Tokenisation and on-chain finance are becoming buzzwords in the financial industry. Increasingly, more traditional financial institutions are taking collaborative and bolder steps towards a harmonious coexistence of the traditional and the digital.
On Industry Insight, we take a look at trends in the blockchain industry, particularly the ways technology is reshaping how traditional financial instruments are digitised and traded. Aaron Gwak, is the founder and CEO of Libeara, a technology service provider backed by Standard Chartered's venture arm, set up to assist institutions in digitalising financial instruments on blockchains. Aaron shares about the platform which aims to reduce the need for intermediaries and bring access, mobility and efficiency to global capital markets.

Industry Insight: Tokenising financial instruments to streamline complex processes

Technology is driving the transition to a more sustainable future. Green tech innovations are at the forefront of the global sustainability push, offering practical solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges.

Recently, UOB FinLab, the Bank’s innovation accelerator, awarded a total of
more than $100,000 to selected Green Technology (GreenTech) firms to pilot 15 sustainability solutions with UOB and its corporate partners across ASEAN. The pilot solutions and partnerships were unveiled at the GreenTech Accelerator 2024 Showcase Day as part of Singapore FinTech Festival’s Insights Forum.

We find out more about the trends and developments in the green technology space with Marianne Tan, Programme Director at UOB FinLab, and Emmanuel Tay, CEO and co-founder of Circular Unite, which is behind one of the 15 pilots selected for funding by UOB FinLab. They share their insights on the green technology ecosystem and the ways industry players are addressing pain points in sustainability.

Technology is driving the transition to a more sustainable future. Green tech innovations are at the forefront of the global sustainability push, offering practical solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges.
Recently, UOB FinLab, the Bank’s innovation accelerator, awarded a total of more than $100,000 to selected Green Technology (GreenTech) firms to pilot 15 sustainability solutions with UOB and its corporate partners across ASEAN. The pilot solutions and partnerships were unveiled at the GreenTech Accelerator 2024 Showcase Day as part of Singapore FinTech Festival’s Insights Forum.
We find out more about the trends and developments in the green technology space with Marianne Tan, Programme Director at UOB FinLab, and Emmanuel Tay, CEO and co-founder of Circular Unite, which is behind one of the 15 pilots selected for funding by UOB FinLab. They share their insights on the green technology ecosystem and the ways industry players are addressing pain points in sustainability.

[SFF 2024 Special] Industry Insight:  Accelerating green technology to tackle climate change

The US dollar is soaring amid strong momentum to the upside following Donald Trump’s US election win. 

What does this mean for the USD / JPY pair and the carry trade? How will a strong dollar and impending tariffs impact the Chinese markets? How does the USD pair with the Singapore dollar in the current market conditions?

Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, weighs in with his views on the greenback. 

The US dollar is soaring amid strong momentum to the upside following Donald Trump’s US election win. 
What does this mean for the USD / JPY pair and the carry trade? How will a strong dollar and impending tariffs impact the Chinese markets? How does the USD pair with the Singapore dollar in the current market conditions?
Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, weighs in with his views on the greenback.

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