The 8th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) has wrapped up and this year’s theme centered around “The Application of AI in Financial Services”. Many talks were lined up from industry leaders and experts who shared the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore gives us a roundup of SFF 2023 and the highlights from this year's festival. 

The 8th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) has wrapped up and this year’s theme centered around “The Application of AI in Financial Services”. Many talks were lined up from industry leaders and experts who shared the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.
Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore gives us a roundup of SFF 2023 and the highlights from this year's festival.

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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.

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

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The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the middle of a fragile ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether tensions with Tehran are already escalating again.

With Iran rejecting further talks and instability returning to the Strait of Hormuz, the prospects for diplomacy and the truce itself are increasingly uncertain.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Leon Goldsmith, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of Otago, on whether the ceasefire can hold and what this latest escalation means for regional stability and global energy markets.

The United States has seized an Iranian cargo ship in the middle of a fragile ceasefire, raising fresh doubts over whether tensions with Tehran are already escalating again.
With Iran rejecting further talks and instability returning to the Strait of Hormuz, the prospects for diplomacy and the truce itself are increasingly uncertain.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Leon Goldsmith, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Middle East Politics at the University of Otago, on whether the ceasefire can hold and what this latest escalation means for regional stability and global energy markets.

The Big Story: Did Washington undermine its own ceasefire with Iran through the cargo ship seizure?

After years of “sit tight and stay defensive,” investors are now facing a very different question, not whether to take risk, but where it actually makes sense again.

So what’s changing in how Asia’s wealthy are investing right now, and where is the smart money starting to move next?

On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Tan, Head of Wealth APAC and CEO of DWS Singapore, to find out more.

After years of &ldquo;sit tight and stay defensive,&rdquo; investors are now facing a very different question, not whether to take risk, but where it actually makes sense again.
So what&rsquo;s changing in how Asia&rsquo;s wealthy are investing right now, and where is the smart money starting to move next?
On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Sharon Tan, Head of Wealth APAC and CEO of DWS Singapore, to find out more.

Wealth Tracker: How are Asia’s private wealth portfolios being reshaped right now?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah dive into a 20-cent ‘gas and oil surcharge’ at a Joo Koon Thai stall that has sparked debate in Singapore. Is it fair transparency or hidden profiteering? As netizens split over rising costs and hawker survival, the issue goes beyond just price, raising bigger questions about what we expect from small businesses in an inflationary world.

Meanwhile in Beijing, humanoid robots have completed a half-marathon, and some even beat human runners. From struggling machines last year to record-breaking performance today, how close are we to robots competing with humans in everyday life?

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah dive into a 20-cent &lsquo;gas and oil surcharge&rsquo; at a Joo Koon Thai stall that has sparked debate in Singapore. Is it fair transparency or hidden profiteering? As netizens split over rising costs and hawker survival, the issue goes beyond just price, raising bigger questions about what we expect from small businesses in an inflationary world.
Meanwhile in Beijing, humanoid robots have completed a half-marathon, and some even beat human runners. From struggling machines last year to record-breaking performance today, how close are we to robots competing with humans in everyday life?

Weekly Wrap Up: Singapore FinTech Festival 2023, is Singapore a fintech hub yet?

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