Best British Chamber of Commerce SG Podcasts (2024)

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Special Episode: Insights and Learnings From My Time as High Commissioner to Singapore ft. Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO, British High Commissioner to Singapore 48:54

4h ago48:54

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In this special episode of the BritChamSG podcast, our outgoing patron and British High Commissioner Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO reflects on her term in Singapore with the Chamber’s Executive Director David Kelly. This episode was recorded live on 4 June in the Poddster Singapore studio with a live audience of Chamber members. This exclusive c…

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Ep 174: Unpacking the 2024 Indian Elections Results - What to Expect on the Road Ahead 25:03

23d ago25:03

25:03

In this latest episode of the BritChamSG podcast, we hear from Chamber members Control Risks as they unpack the 2024 India Election Results. Join us for a conversationbetween Control Risks’ Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of Global Risks Analysis APAC and Amit Narayan, Partner and Head of South Asia as they outline what the Indian election results…

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Ep 173: Building Gender Equality and Equity – ft. Pushkaraj Gumaste & Aditi Nair from Barclays Bank 18:07

4M ago18:07

18:07

In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Hea…

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Ep 172: Journey to Sustainable Finance - Featuring Yuki Yasui, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Network, GFANZ 26:13

5M ago26:13

26:13

In this episode of our Podcast, Kate Wheble of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee, speaks with Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of GFANZ Asia Pacific Network. The discussion presents a thought-provoking exploration of how sustainable finance can be a powerful force for positive change in addressing pressing environmental and so…

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Ep 171: Lessons Learnt From Building and Scaling Tech in Asia - Featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development, MoneyHero Group 46:20

6M ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head ofProduct at GSG, speaks with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group, discussing the growth of FinTech in Asia. Sharing insights into Money Hero Group’s journey to make personal finance decisions rewarding and timesaving for the five markets they operate in across greater…

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Ep 170: The Era of Educational Travel - Featuring Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development, Lightfoot Travel 23:26

8M ago23:26

23:26

In this insightful podcast, Nick Magnus, Head of Dulwich College (Singapore), speaks with Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development at Lightfoot Travel, as she provides valuable insights into the post-pandemic travel landscape in Singapore. The discussion covers evolving travel trends, emphasising the shift towards personalised itineraries and im…

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Ep 169: Bridging the Sustainability Gap: Driving Sustainable Transformation – Featuring Brendan May, Chairman and Founder, Robertsbridge 44:09

9M ago44:09

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In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, Brendan May, Chairman and Founder of Robertsbridge, speaks with Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Microsoft and Member of the Board at the British Chamber of Commerce - exploring the challenges and nuance of…

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Ep 168: Redefining Education: Fostering Global Citizens, Embracing Change, and Prioritising Wellbeing - Featuring Ceri Jones, Headmaster, Caterham School 27:21

9M ago27:21

27:21

In this podcast episode, our Executive Director, David Kelly, speaks with the Headmaster of Caterham School, Ceri Jones, discussing the importance of British education and exploring factors as to why it continues to be so highly regarded even as educational landscapes and needs have been subject to change over the years. Through the conversation, C…

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Ep 167: In Conversation with Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG 19:52

10M ago19:52

19:52

In light of Singapore International Cyber Security Week, we are delighted to have with us, in this very special segment of our In Conversation series, Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG, talks to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been a minister in the Cabinet Office at…

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Ep 166: Talent Acquisition and Retention: Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs - Featuring Steve McArthur, Managing Director/Resident CHRO at Insights & Solutions Asia 26:58

10M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode of our podcast series, we draw from the insights of our recent business sentiment survey, spotlighting two of the top challenges businesses reflected they were facing – attraction of talent and retention of talent. Putting a lens on small businesses, we explore the challenges they are facing within these realms, providing thoughtful…

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Ep 165: The Role of Financial Institutions in Driving Climate Action: Featuring Søren Nikolajsen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific at NatWest Markets 26:15

11M ago26:15

26:15

In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, we explore the topic of green finance, putting a lens on the role financial institutions play in enabling business to meet their sustainability goals and effectively mitigate climate change. Going beyond just the green, we take the conversation further, diving into the importan…

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Ep 164: Leadership and Workplace Culture Featuring Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director, Wholesale Banking, HSBC 31:03

11M ago31:03

31:03

In this episode of our podcast, we explore the multifaceted topic of leadership and workplace culture – delving into the extent leaders play in shaping, creating and influencing environments, behaviour's and attitudes within organisations. Elizabeth Bradford, Managing Director for Wholesale Banking at HSBC draws from her wealth of experience leadin…

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EP 163: Technology Keeping Us Safe Online 31:10

1y ago31:10

31:10

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the crucial topic of staying safe while navigating the vast digital realm. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it is increasingly essential to equip ourselves with practical tips and knowledge to ensure the safety of ourselves and loved ones.Ian Stevenson, CEO and Co-founder of …

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Ep 162: In Conversation - Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific), Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP 22:40

1y ago22:40

22:40

Our Executive Director, David Kelly had the opportunity to interview Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP, Minister of State (Indo-Pacific) for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office during her visit to Singapore. She shared in detail regarding her role in the region and what are the plans surrounding opportunities between UK and Singapore. The i…

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Ep 161: The Customer Experience: Benefit from new behavioural science practice at Gobeyond Partners 33:29

1y ago33:29

33:29

Welcome to our second episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, Nicki Houghton continues to deep dive into the benefits of implementing behavioural sciences into our daily lives from work, businesses and how we even interact with others on face to face…

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Ep 160: The Customer Experience - Bringing behavioural science into your customer experience 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

Welcome to our first episode of The Customer Experience Series where we explore how to bring behavioural science into your customer experience. In this episode, our speakers from GoBeyond speak to Nicki Houghton on how businesses have started to apply behavioural science principles to customer experience in order to improve their services and produ…

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Ep 159: IWD Special: Driving for diversity and having a voice for equity 24:18

1+ y ago24:18

24:18

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by ⁠The Global Collective⁠ In our second IWD episode, …

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Ep 158: IWD Special: Embracing equity and closing the gender gap 46:29

1+ y ago46:29

46:29

Our flagship diversity event of the year, the International Women's Day Lunch, returned to the calendar for 2023 with a stellar line-up of speakers on this year's theme - #EmbraceEquity. The event, led by our Women in Business Committee, opens with a welcome glass of champagne, kindly sponsored by The Global Collective In this episode, we hear from…

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Ep 157: Marketing Movers & Shakers - Collinson 33:52

1+ y ago33:52

33:52

Welcome to another episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future o…

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Ep 156: Understanding the World of Fraud and Scams 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

52:18

In the rush for the digitalisation in the financial services and regulation sector, customers are gaining a higher level of convenience and processes in their systems. However, with the rise of convenience, an almost parental state is emerging in which businesses are increasingly asked to safeguard and look after individuals. Sasha Slevec, Financia…

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Ep 155: Sustainability Ambassadors from Dulwich College (Singapore) 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

In this special episode, we are delighted to have three students from Dulwich College (Singapore), Rumi Lorenzo Aquino, Jessica Boa and Charlotte Chloe Cretot sharing with us more with their views on sustainability and how it has an effect on the younger generation and future economy. Although a number of students are involved in sustainability in …

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Ep 154: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

Welcome to our first podcast of 2023 and another episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series where we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Joost Bilkes, Head of Impact Advisory Services, Credit Suisse and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join …

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Ep 153: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank 40:35

1+ y ago40:35

40:35

Welcome to the final episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series and the final podcast of 2022, in which we discuss key aspects in environmental finance, social finance, and governance (ESG). Eric Lim, CSO, UOB Bank, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee, join us in this episode. Eric Lim di…

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Ep 152: In Conversation - UK International Education Champion, Professor Sir Steve Smith 34:42

1+ y ago34:42

34:42

In this very special episode, we are delighted to have Professor Sir Steve Smith who was appointed as the UK International Education Champion in June 2019; a government role aimed at boosting Global Education partnerships all over the world. He was also appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Representative for education to Saudi Arabia in Octobe…

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Ep 151: The Compassionate Systems Framework with Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College of Dulwich College 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

36:17

In this podcast, we are delighted to have Jacob Martin, Deputy Head of College of Dulwich College Singapore who shares with us more about the Compassionate Systems Framework and how it is implemented in our current education system. The Compassionate Systems Framework's fundamental goal is to cultivate "compassionate integrity" in students and teac…

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Ep 150: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Vi Nguyen, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future 31:57

2y ago31:57

31:57

Welcome to the second episode of our Journey to Sustainable Finance series, in which we address significant issues in the field of environmental finance, social and governance (ESG). In this episode, we're joined by Vi Nguyen, Principal Sustainability Strategist, Forum for the Future, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Su…

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Ep 149: In Conversation - LogChain, CEO, Andrew McKeown 39:31

2y ago39:31

39:31

Today for our In Conversation series, we're discussing technology and logistics and how they complement each other in the world of business. Andrew McKeown has more than 20 years of professional experience in international logistics and leadership, and he has a proven track record of providing cutting-edge services in tough circumstances. He is cur…

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Ep 148: Foster Culturally Diverse Leadership 24:22

2y ago24:22

24:22

As diversity and inclusion continues to be top of mind for many businesses, the lack of diverse representation in leadership positions is at the forefront of the discussion. In this podcast, D&I Committee member and Partner for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, Wanjing Goh, talks to Karen Loon, acclaimed author and member of the Governing Council at…

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Ep 147: Journey to Sustainable Finance, Dr Darian McBain, CSO, Monetary Authority of Singapore 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

Welcome to our new Journey to Sustainable Finance series, in which we address significant issues in the field of environmental finance, social and governance (ESG). In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Darian McBain, CSO of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and our host, Oriana Brine of the British Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee. D…

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Ep 146: Addressing Mental Health Awareness and Stigma 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

In conjunction with Mental health week, our Executive Director, David Kelly sits down with our Healthcare & Life Sciences Chair and Committee member, Sigal Atzmon, from Medix Global and John Ntatsopoulos from Expat Insurance. Our speakers discuss on the perception of mental healthcare and how the insurance and medical field can further improve awar…

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Ep 145: In Conversation, W Series Driver, Abbie Eaton 32:25

2y ago32:25

32:25

In this special edition of our In Conversation episodes, we are excited to bring you Abbie Eaton, racing driver in the W Series women's elite motorsport league. The W Series is a free-to-enter championship, launched in 2018, that provides equal opportunities for women and eliminates the financial barriers that have historically prevented them from …

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Ep 143: In Conversation - JTC, Assistant CEO, Industry Cluster Group, Alvin Tan 25:22

2y ago25:22

25:22

In our latest In Conversation episode, Alvin Tan, Assistant CEO of the Industry Cluster Group for JTC, discusses the upcoming developments and foreseeable future for Jurong Innovation District and Punggol Digital District with our Executive Director, David Kelly. Alvin also briefed us on the future of manufacturing and reimagining the future of the…

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Ep 144: Everything you ever wanted to know - Cyber Security 28:11

2y ago28:11

28:11

Cybersecurity is the protection of internet-connected systems such as hardware, software and data from cyberthreats. The practice is used by individuals and enterprises to protect against unauthorized access to data centers and other computerized systems. Richard Koh, Chief Technology & Security Officer, Microsoft Singapore, discussed with Daisy Ra…

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Ep 142: Britcham Presents - Tax and Legacy Planning 22:34

2y ago22:34

22:34

Giles Henman Chartered MCSI, Senior Partner & Head of Business, Asia, Eight Wealth International is joined by Kelly Greig Eight International Tax & Legacy Experts who shares with us more about tax. As the world of finance becomes more complex, with growing different perspectives, Kelly and Giles answer the question that many people want to know but…

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Episode 141: What is Green Finance and why does it matter for the built environment Pt. 2 18:49

2y ago18:49

18:49

The world is changing, with old capitals declining and new hotspots emerging. We asked industry leaders from the sustainable and financial sectors what the present situation is for the world of green finance. In this episode of the Britcham Singapore podcast, Max Thomas from HSBC, Yoonme Jeong from OCBC, and Dominic Gregory from Bryan Cave Leighton…

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Ep 140: Marketing Movers & Shakers - Diageo 40:51

2y ago40:51

40:51

Welcome to the first episode of Marketing Movers & Shakers, a podcast series by the Marketing and Communications Committee featuring some of Singapore's and Asia's most inspiring marketers and communicators today. In this series, we learn what makes our guests tick, what their professional journey has been thus far, their predictions for the future…

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Ep 139: What is Green Finance and why does it matter for the built environment Pt. 1 37:24

2y ago37:24

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The world is changing, with old capitals declining and new hotspots emerging. So we asked industry leaders from the sustainable and financial sectors what the present situation is for the world of green finance. Max Thomas from HSBC, Yoonme Jeong from OCBC, and Dominic Gregory from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP London tells our Built Environment …

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Ep 138: Everything you ever wanted to know - Endpoint Security 26:25

2y ago26:25

26:25

Cyber security and protection is a hot topic right now among market players, analysts, and investors. In this episode, we consider how threats to endpoint security cause volatility and attempt to gauge what challenges – and opportunities – such dynamics can offer. Syed Abdul Rahman Alsagoff, Regional Sales Specialist for CISCO, discussed the streng…

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Ep 137: Future Of Hybrid Workspace - Rethinking tech & offices in a post pandemic world Pt. 2 30:24

2y ago30:24

30:24

As the workplace recovers from the pandemic, there are numerous opportunities to reevaluate how we conduct business. Graham Lim, Senior Partner Manager at Globalisation Partners, Janelle Gavin, Regional HR Manager, APAC & ANZ at Mott Macdonald, Rob Squires, Vice President & Head of Sales, Asia & Japan at Ceridian, and Vidya Santhanam, Co-founder & …

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Ep 136: Hiring and expansion opportunities in UK and Europe for Singapore Companies 40:35

2y ago40:35

40:35

In this episode we invite Nick Adams, Vice President of Sales EMEA, Globalization Partners who shares with us on a current and trending topic; recruiting globally and expanding into different regions. As the pandemic winds down in 2022, remote jobs and international prospects have been making headlines. Nick discusses how businesses adapted and exp…

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Ep 135: In Conversation - British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, President, Damian Adams 38:31

2y ago38:31

38:31

Damian Adams, our recently elected President for the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore, will be sharing with us about how the chamber has grown over the years and the great opportunities that are in store for our members and businesses. Damian, who is also a Partner at legal firm Watson Farley & Williams, has been a member of the chamber for mo…

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Ep 134: Future Of Hybrid Workspace - Rethinking tech & offices in a post pandemic world Pt. 1 42:37

2y ago42:37

42:37

As the workplace recovers from the pandemic, there are numerous opportunities to reevaluate how we conduct business. Graham Lim, Senior Partner Manager at Globalisation Partners, Janelle Gavin, Regional HR Manager, APAC & ANZ at Mott Macdonald, Rob Squires, Vice President & Head of Sales, Asia & Japan at Ceridian, and Vidya Santhanam, Co-founder & …

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Ep 133: Diversity in Practice - This is who I am 37:32

2y ago37:32

37:32

In this special Diversity in Practice podcast, we are delighted to have Dr Sarah Meisch Lionetto, Director of Arts, British Council and Jeremy Goldstein, creator of The Truth to Power Café who shares with us more on a special digital theatre project called "This Is Who I Am". "This Is Who I Am" an art project of autobiographic monologues by disable…

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Ep 132: In Conversation - Dr. Mark Wenzel, Superintendent, Stamford American International School Singapore 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

In this podcast, Dr. Mark Wenzel superintendent of Stamford American International School shares his extraordinary journey as an educator. He goes on to explain how the pandemic has disrupted the education system and how educators have swiftly learned to adapt and overcome the problems. The emphasis on mental well-being and support has also been on…

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Ep 131: Everything you ever wanted to know - 5G 27:33

2y ago27:33

27:33

In this podcast, Dr Ong Chen Hui, Cluster Director for the Biztech Group at the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) explains 5G technology to Daisy Radford of the ICT Committee, and shares how it has improved the lives of its users and consumers. Many refer to 5G as a "better" internet connection however, there are many aspects of 5G that a…

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Ep 130: In Conversation - Nick Magnus, Head of College, Dulwich College (Singapore) 41:34

2+ y ago41:34

41:34

After a varied expatriate career, taking him to East Africa and China, Nick Magnus, the founding Head of College at Dulwich College (Singapore) has spent over a decade in Singapore leading one of the country’s most respected International Schools. He talks in-depth with Anil Scott of Select Investors Singapore, offering an inside perspective of an …

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Ep 129: Equipping tech companies for better sustainability & security 29:37

2+ y ago29:37

29:37

We explore the world of Digital and Tech in this episode as ICT Committee Chair and Digital Advisory Leader, Asia, at Mott MacDonald, Derek Murray, sits down with Maxime Pourrat, Head of Asia Pacific from Tech Nation. Maxime discuss on how growing technology companies can be better equipped to succeed in Singapore and the region to offer sustainabl…

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Ep 128: Finance 101: Eight Wealth Management 39:34

2+ y ago39:34

39:34

Welcome to the second episode of Finance 101! This week, we'll be delving into the geopolitical challenges that businesses are now facing, as well as the emerging topic of sustainability and corporate leadership. We are joined by two seasoned professionals who are simplifying the world of finance and engaging businesses all across the world. Giles …

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Ep 127: UNHCR - For Ukraine 26:57

2+ y ago26:57

26:57

Welcome to a very special episode featuring UNHCR who will be sharing with us updates on Ukraine. We are joined with the Partnerships Manager and Partnerships Associate, Ann Moey and Malik from UNHCR. There has been an ongoing crises at the heart of Europe. This crises has tilts at many aspects of democracy and independence for Ukraine. Many Ukrain…

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Ep 126: Everything you ever wanted to know - Cloud 29:56

2+ y ago29:56

29:56

“Everything you wanted to know”, a brand-new, bite-sized podcast series by our Information, Communications, Technology Business Committee. In this series we focus on demystifying the latest in tech, in conversation with some of the leading players in the industry. Ruma Balasubramanian, Managing Director of Google Cloud's business in South East Asia…

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