This year’s Singapore Fintech Festival surrounds six major themes that will frame 2025. 

One of the themes among industry leaders, in particular, is the need to bridge the financial gap and ensure equitable access and usage of financial services and products to the underserved. 

On this note, did you know that 1.4 billion people globally still lack access to bank accounts? Yes, and that is according to an article published on the World Economic Forum in just September this year. 

So what can we then do to level the playing field for the underbanked and underserved – both individuals and budding entrepreneurs who are starting out? 

Well, the numbers appear to point to fintech as the answer, given increased internet adoption and digitalisation.

In this panel discussion on "Bridging the Financial Gap", we talked about the challenges individuals as well as Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises faced in accessing traditional financial services and how the use of digital banking and digital tokens can level the playing field for the underserved. 

We also looked at the metrics used to determine progress towards equitable financial outcomes and identify areas for further intervention, and the need to ensure that digital technologies continue to narrow and not widen the wealth gap. 

As part of MONEY FM’s on the ground coverage of Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, Money Matters’ Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Kai Qiu, Deputy CEO and CTO, ANEXT Bank and Eric Barbier, CEO, Triple-A for more.

This year’s Singapore Fintech Festival surrounds six major themes that will frame 2025. 
One of the themes among industry leaders, in particular, is the need to bridge the financial gap and ensure equitable access and usage of financial services and products to the underserved. 
On this note, did you know that 1.4 billion people globally still lack access to bank accounts? Yes, and that is according to an article published on the World Economic Forum in just September this year. 
So what can we then do to level the playing field for the underbanked and underserved – both individuals and budding entrepreneurs who are starting out? 
Well, the numbers appear to point to fintech as the answer, given increased internet adoption and digitalisation.
In this panel discussion on "Bridging the Financial Gap", we talked about the challenges individuals as well as Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises faced in accessing traditional financial services and how the use of digital banking and digital tokens can level the playing field for the underserved. 
We also looked at the metrics used to determine progress towards equitable financial outcomes and identify areas for further intervention, and the need to ensure that digital technologies continue to narrow and not widen the wealth gap. 
As part of MONEY FM’s on the ground coverage of Singapore Fintech Festival 2024, Money Matters’ Finance Presenter Chua Tian Tian spoke with Kai Qiu, Deputy CEO and CTO, ANEXT Bank and Eric Barbier, CEO, Triple-A for more.

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

Step into the future of finance with MONEY FM 89.3, the official radio station of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. 

Coming to you LIVE from the Singapore Expo on the 6th and 7th of November from 12pm to 4pm - tune in for exclusive interviews with industry leaders, C-suite executives, and innovative start-ups. From the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in the world of finance, to critical issues around inclusion and sustainability - don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the trends that are shaping the future of financial innovation. 

Your ears on the ground at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024,  MONEY FM 89.3!

Step into the future of finance with MONEY FM 89.3, the official radio station of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024. 
Coming to you LIVE from the Singapore Expo on the 6th and 7th of November from 12pm to 4pm - tune in for exclusive interviews with industry leaders, C-suite executives, and innovative start-ups. From the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in the world of finance, to critical issues around inclusion and sustainability - don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the trends that are shaping the future of financial innovation. 
Your ears on the ground at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024,  MONEY FM 89.3!

Singapore Fintech Festival

[SFF 2024 Special] Panel on Bridging the Financial Gap with ANEXT Bank and Triple-A

We’re going to talk all about a hotpot ingredient that is sure to be on your reunion dinner table on Chinese New Year eve – the humble, inexpensive, yet comforting fishball that completes the meal.

Speaking of fishballs, one must talk about Thong Siek Food Global, who’s also better known as the parent company of Dodo fishballs.

Founded in 1976 as a family run backyard operation, Thong Siek Food Global has since evolved into a leading manufacturer, distributor and retailer of surimi (or minced fish paste) based seafood products in Singapore.

At its factory in Senoko spanning over 150,000 square feet, Thong Siek Global processes well over 28,000 kg of fish meat daily and more than 60 varieties of fish-based products including fishballs, prawn balls, cuttle fish balls and crab flavoured sticks.

These are exported to markets across Europe and Southeast Asia as well as the US, Canada, Dubai, Qatar, Australia and more.

But how is Thong Siek Global positioning its supply chain to grow internationally? Which are the key global markets for the firm?

Also – what are the key product trends that Thong Siek Global is tapping to relate with next generation consumers? 

In this Special, “On the Go” episode of Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed down to Thong Siek Food Global’s factory floor to seek some answers from Novelle Lim, CEO of Thong Siek Global and Fayy Lim, Chief Operating Officer of Thong Siek Global.

We&rsquo;re going to talk all about a hotpot ingredient that is sure to be on your reunion dinner table on Chinese New Year eve &ndash; the humble, inexpensive, yet comforting fishball that completes the meal.
Speaking of fishballs, one must talk about Thong Siek Food Global, who&rsquo;s also better known as the parent company of Dodo fishballs.
Founded in 1976 as a family run backyard operation, Thong Siek Food Global has since evolved into a leading manufacturer, distributor and retailer of surimi (or minced fish paste) based seafood products in Singapore.
At its factory in Senoko spanning over 150,000 square feet, Thong Siek Global processes well over 28,000 kg of fish meat daily and more than 60 varieties of fish-based products including fishballs, prawn balls, cuttle fish balls and crab flavoured sticks.
These are exported to markets across Europe and Southeast Asia as well as the US, Canada, Dubai, Qatar, Australia and more.
But how is Thong Siek Global positioning its supply chain to grow internationally? Which are the key global markets for the firm?
Also &ndash; what are the key product trends that Thong Siek Global is tapping to relate with next generation consumers?&nbsp;
In this Special, &ldquo;On the Go&rdquo; episode of Under the Radar, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed down to Thong Siek Food Global&rsquo;s factory floor to seek some answers from Novelle Lim, CEO of Thong Siek Global and Fayy Lim, Chief Operating Officer of Thong Siek Global.

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) All about the fishballs – what should we know about DoDo’s parent Thong Siek Global and its internationalisation moves? We head down to its factory floor to find out.

It is back to the real estate sector today as we take you through the ins and outs of a real estate management services group that recently spun off its coliving arm on the Singapore Exchange. 

You might have guessed it by now. Yes we are talking about the majority shareholder of coliving brand Coliwoo, or the SGX mainboard listed LHN Group. Established in 1991, LHN Group prides itself with the ability to generate value for space owners and users alike with its expertise in Space Optimisation. 

The firm engages in four types of business operations, namely (1) space optimisation, where it redesigns unused, old and under-utilised spaces to maximise leasable area, (2) property development and investment where it engages in the acquisition, development and sale of properties, (3) facilities management including the provision of car park and energy management services, and finally (4) energy solutions, including the provision of charging stations for electric vehicles.

LHN had in November posted a net profit of S$5.9 million for the half-year ended September 2025. The performance marks an 82.7 per cent decrease from levels seen in the previous year, on the back of fair value losses on its investment properties. Revenue for the same period, though fell by a more modest 8.4 per cent on the year to S$60.9 million.

So how does the firm assess its latest performance and what will be the key drivers of growth going forward? 

Meanwhile, the firm’s coliving subsidiary Coliwoo went public on the Singapore Exchange in November 2025. The move was said to help LHN better allocate resources within the remaining businesses within the group. So how far are we seeing that play out? 

Speaking of resource allocation, LHN Group appears to be doubling down on its space optimisation business through its storage solutions subsidiary Work+Store. So how important will Work+Store be to the firm post-listing of Coliwoo?

On Under the Radar, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Kelvin Lim, Executive Chairman and Executive Director of LHN Group and Danny Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Work+Store. 

It is back to the real estate sector today as we take you through the ins and outs of a real estate management services group that recently spun off its coliving arm on the Singapore Exchange.&nbsp;
You might have guessed it by now. Yes we are talking about the majority shareholder of coliving brand Coliwoo, or the SGX mainboard listed LHN Group. Established in 1991, LHN Group prides itself with the ability to generate value for space owners and users alike with its expertise in Space Optimisation.&nbsp;
The firm engages in four types of business operations, namely (1) space optimisation, where it redesigns unused, old and under-utilised spaces to maximise leasable area, (2) property development and investment where it engages in the acquisition, development and sale of properties, (3) facilities management including the provision of car park and energy management services, and finally (4) energy solutions, including the provision of charging stations for electric vehicles.
LHN had in November posted a net profit of S$5.9 million for the half-year ended September 2025. The performance marks an 82.7 per cent decrease from levels seen in the previous year, on the back of fair value losses on its investment properties. Revenue for the same period, though fell by a more modest 8.4 per cent on the year to S$60.9 million.
So how does the firm assess its latest performance and what will be the key drivers of growth going forward?&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the firm&rsquo;s coliving subsidiary Coliwoo went public on the Singapore Exchange in November 2025. The move was said to help LHN better allocate resources within the remaining businesses within the group. So how far are we seeing that play out?&nbsp;
Speaking of resource allocation, LHN Group appears to be doubling down on its space optimisation business through its storage solutions subsidiary Work+Store. So how important will Work+Store be to the firm post-listing of Coliwoo?
On Under the Radar, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Kelvin Lim, Executive Chairman and Executive Director of LHN Group and Danny Wong, Chief Executive Officer of Work+Store.&nbsp;

Under the Radar: How important is Work+Store for LHN Group post listing of Coliwoo?

The CES is arguably one of the most powerful tech events in the world featuring speakers like Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip darling Nvidia, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Yuanqing Yang, CEO of the world’s biggest PC maker Lenovo.

Happening alongside the CES was Lenovo Tech World @ CES, or Lenovo’s annual global innovation affair taking place at the Las Vegas Sphere. 

Money Matter’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian was part of the media team invited to the PC maker’s 11th Tech World, which featured conversations from its key executives, as well as a series of product launches and showcases. 

In this three-part, “On the Go” Special series of “Under the Radar”, Tian Tian dived into the key announcements at CES and Lenovo Tech World 2026. She also sat down with Lenovo’s top executives to find out how the firm is harnessing the power of AI. 

The CES is arguably one of the most powerful tech events in the world featuring speakers like Jensen Huang, CEO of AI chip darling Nvidia, Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Yuanqing Yang, CEO of the world&rsquo;s biggest PC maker Lenovo.
Happening alongside the CES was Lenovo Tech World @ CES, or Lenovo&rsquo;s annual global innovation affair taking place at the Las Vegas Sphere.&nbsp;
Money Matter&rsquo;s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian was part of the media team invited to the PC maker&rsquo;s 11th Tech World, which featured conversations from its key executives, as well as a series of product launches and showcases.&nbsp;
In this three-part, &ldquo;On the Go&rdquo; Special series of &ldquo;Under the Radar&rdquo;, Tian Tian dived into the key announcements at CES and Lenovo Tech World 2026. She also sat down with Lenovo&rsquo;s top executives to find out how the firm is harnessing the power of AI.&nbsp;

Under the Radar: (SPECIALS) On the Go in Las Vegas -  All about CES 2026 and Lenovo Tech World from product launches, key announcements, executives’ take on AI and more

[SFF 2024 Special] Panel on Bridging the Financial Gap with ANEXT Bank and Triple-A

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