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The Future of Finance

In Good Company

From jail to climate-oriented high finance, Leslie Maasdorp’s incredible run continues

British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp graduated with distinction in economics after tutoring himself while in solitary confinement.
British International Investment CEO Leslie Maasdorp graduated with distinction in economics after tutoring himself while in solitary confinement.

AI should help people do more and do it faster, not replace them: UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong

UOB’s deputy chairman and chief executive Wee Ee Cheong speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 on Nov 12.
UOB’s deputy chairman and chief executive Wee Ee Cheong speaking at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 on Nov 12.

2025 could be the year when AI agents take wing, says futurist

Futurist and world-renowned scenario planner Peter Schwartz, 78, has been working on AI since the 1970s.
Futurist and world-renowned scenario planner Peter Schwartz, 78, has been working on AI since the 1970s.

Private sector takes interest in ocean economy at finance forum in Monaco

FILE PHOTO: A school of fish swim above a finger coral colony as it grows on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson//File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A school of fish swim above a finger coral colony as it grows on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia October 25, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson//File Photo

Shopee parent Sea opens new financial services HQ in S’pore, rebrands SeaMoney as Monee

Generic photo of the Monee reception taken at the opening of the Sea?s Digital Finance Headquarters on May 8, 2025.
Generic photo of the Monee reception taken at the opening of the Sea?s Digital Finance Headquarters on May 8, 2025.

Hazard alerts among climate adaptations with big investment potential: Report

With the impact of rising temperatures and extreme weather events intensifying, the market for climate adaptation and resilience solutions will only continue to grow.
With the impact of rising temperatures and extreme weather events intensifying, the market for climate adaptation and resilience solutions will only continue to grow.

Predictability, stability are assets for small states in a changing world: President Tharman

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, joined by (from left) Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, on March 28. Guiding them is SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, joined by (from left) Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa and Mrs Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, on March 28. Guiding them is SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh.

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Podcast: Catering to the financial needs of the modern woman

Women are starting younger when it comes to kickstarting their financial journey, according to Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal financial services.
Women are starting younger when it comes to kickstarting their financial journey, according to Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal financial services.

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Women are spending more on dining and travel, but don’t call them spendthrift

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Podcast: Making a difference with impact investing

Seah Kian Wee, CEO, UOB Venture Management, tells us more about the challenges and complexities of impact investing.
Seah Kian Wee, CEO, UOB Venture Management, tells us more about the challenges and complexities of impact investing.

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