Did you know that Singapore has been home to many foreign banks in the 1800s? 

In fact our guest for today is one of them. Having opened its first branch in Singapore in 1877, HSBC Singapore is a qualifying full bank serving the international needs of individual, corporate and institutional clients. 

It provides retail banking, wealth management, commercial investment, private banking, insurance as well as securities and capital market services. 

Fast forward to today, HSBC Singapore has close to 4,000 employees and serves as an international wealth and regional wholesale hub, while being a sandbox for digital innovation experiments for the Group. 

The bank is now carving out a bigger role for Singapore as a regional hub as it expands in Asia, with the city receiving funds from a US$6 billion (S$8.1 billion) investment earmarked to drive its Asian growth between 2021 and 2026. But what can we expect on this front?

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter sat down with Kee Joo Wong, CEO, HSBC Singapore for more. He is also the first Singaporean CEO of HSBC Singapore. 

Did you know that Singapore has been home to many foreign banks in the 1800s? 
In fact our guest for today is one of them. Having opened its first branch in Singapore in 1877, HSBC Singapore is a qualifying full bank serving the international needs of individual, corporate and institutional clients. 
It provides retail banking, wealth management, commercial investment, private banking, insurance as well as securities and capital market services. 
Fast forward to today, HSBC Singapore has close to 4,000 employees and serves as an international wealth and regional wholesale hub, while being a sandbox for digital innovation experiments for the Group. 
The bank is now carving out a bigger role for Singapore as a regional hub as it expands in Asia, with the city receiving funds from a US$6 billion (S$8.1 billion) investment earmarked to drive its Asian growth between 2021 and 2026. But what can we expect on this front?
On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter sat down with Kee Joo Wong, CEO, HSBC Singapore for more. He is also the first Singaporean CEO of HSBC Singapore.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

We speak with businesses, industry leaders, venture capitalists and startups on their assessment of the business environment they're in, and what the future holds for them.

We speak with businesses, industry leaders, venture capitalists and startups on their assessment of the business environment they're in, and what the future holds for them.

Under The Radar

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

Under the Radar: In conversation with first Singaporean CEO of HSBC Singapore Kee Joo Wong – HSBC Singapore on interest margin with Fed rate hike cycle nearing an end; FDI into ASEAN; A bigger role for Singapore as part of  expansion in Asia; Acquisition of Singapore’s AXA Insurance and future deals; HSBC’s acquisition of UK arm of SVB and impact on Singapore; Priorities for HSBC Singapore

Singapore stocks rose in early trade today, tracking gains in the broader Asia-Pacific region.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,726.78 points after 69.3 million securities were transacted across the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Post after the firm said three of its senior management staff were terminated after they were found to be negligent in the handling of internal investigations over a whistleblower’s report. 

Elsewhere, from more on a cooler-than-expected US personal consumption expenditures index report out on Friday, to how US President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he favoured allowing TikTok to keep operating in the US for at least a little while – more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore stocks rose in early trade today, tracking gains in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.2 per cent to 3,726.78 points after 69.3 million securities were transacted across the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Singapore Post after the firm said three of its senior management staff were terminated after they were found to be negligent in the handling of internal investigations over a whistleblower&rsquo;s report.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from more on a cooler-than-expected US personal consumption expenditures index report out on Friday, to how US President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he favoured allowing TikTok to keep operating in the US for at least a little while &ndash; more international and corporate headlines remain in focus.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Market View: Cooler-than-expected US PCE numbers; Trump favouring letting TikTok operate in the US for at least a little while; SingPost terminates three senior management staff on handling of whistleblower report and more

Art is often celebrated as "a freedom of expression," a boundless medium through which individuals convey their thoughts, emotions, and perspectives.

But how free is this expression when government regulations intervene, potentially stifling artistic creativity? Can art truly thrive in an environment where it is subjected to oversight and control?

Consider the case of the Samsui mural.

The artwork, which depicted a Samsui woman - a historic icon of resilience - holding a cigarette, faced demands for alteration or removal, since it clashed with societal norms and regulatory concerns.

Does Singapore impose excessive constraints on artistic expression? And is there even a need to regulate art in the first place?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ryan Su, OC Queen Street, The Ryan Foundation, and Michelle Lim, Assistant Professor, NTU School of Humanities.

Art is often celebrated as "a freedom of expression," a boundless medium through which individuals convey their thoughts, emotions, and perspectives.
But how free is this expression when government regulations intervene, potentially stifling artistic creativity? Can art truly thrive in an environment where it is subjected to oversight and control?
Consider the case of the Samsui mural.
The artwork, which depicted a Samsui woman - a historic icon of resilience - holding a cigarette, faced demands for alteration or removal, since it clashed with societal norms and regulatory concerns.
Does Singapore impose excessive constraints on artistic expression? And is there even a need to regulate art in the first place?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Ryan Su, OC Queen Street, The Ryan Foundation, and Michelle Lim, Assistant Professor, NTU School of Humanities.

The Hot Seat: Should the government regulate art?

Singapore stocks opened lower today, following another downbeat session on Wall Street as the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot continued to weigh on sentiment.

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) had fallen 0.5 per cent to 3,743.96 points after 30.8 million securities transacted across the broader market.

In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment and CapitaLand Ascott Trust. That’s after CapitaLand Investment sold stapled securities in CapitaLand Ascott Trust for S$162 million to an unrelated party.

Elsewhere, from more on Japanese inflation rising more than expected last month, to what to expect ahead of the release of US personal consumption expenditures tonight – more international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck – Beijing calling on AstraZeneca to expand its research and development investment in the city despite an ongoing probe against some of its executives.

Plus – a quick look at MayBank’s take on what to watch in 2025.

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

Singapore stocks opened lower today, following another downbeat session on Wall Street as the US Federal Reserve&rsquo;s hawkish pivot continued to weigh on sentiment.
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) had fallen 0.5 per cent to 3,743.96 points after 30.8 million securities transacted across the broader market.
In terms of counters to watch, we have CapitaLand Investment and CapitaLand Ascott Trust. That&rsquo;s after CapitaLand Investment sold stapled securities in CapitaLand Ascott Trust for S$162 million to an unrelated party.
Elsewhere, from more on Japanese inflation rising more than expected last month, to what to expect ahead of the release of US personal consumption expenditures tonight &ndash; more international headlines remain in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck &ndash; Beijing calling on AstraZeneca to expand its research and development investment in the city despite an ongoing probe against some of its executives.
Plus &ndash; a quick look at MayBank&rsquo;s take on what to watch in 2025.
On Market View, The Evening Runway&rsquo;s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Eddy Loh, Chief Investment Officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management.

Market View: Expectations ahead of US PCE numbers; Odds of US government shutdown; Earnings from FedEx, Nike; Beijing calls on AstraZeneca to expand R&D investment; Japan’s core inflation accelerated in November; CapitaLand Investment sells stapled securities in CapitaLand Ascott Trust and more 

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