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Ep. 186: In Conversation with Morgan Stark, Head of Asia, S-RM
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35:55In this episode, BritCham Singapore’s Executive Director David Kelly sits down with Morgan Stark, Head of Asia at SRM, for a deep dive into reputational due diligence, geopolitical risk, and the realities of doing business across Asia’s diverse markets. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in corporate intelligence, Morgan unpacks how businesse…
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Ep. 185: In Conversation with Ian Murray, Secretary of State for Scotland of the United Kingdom
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13:40In this special episode recorded in London, BritCham Singapore’s Executive Director David Kelly sits down with the Right Honourable Ian Murray, Secretary of State for Scotland, to explore Scotland's international strategy and growing global footprint. Secretary Murray shares insights from his recent trade mission to Singapore, where he launched Bra…
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Ep. 184: Sustainability Through The Eyes of Tomorrow's Leaders
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19:28Could a new generation of business leaders be the key to solving our climate crisis? Join us as we chat with two remarkable students whose fresh thinking on green financing, policy development and sustainability might just give us the much-needed optimism we've been searching for. Stephen Skalecki, member of the Chamber’s Sustainability and Resilie…
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Ep. 183: In Conversation with Byron Sharp, Research Professor (Marketing Science), Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, University of South Australia
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49:29How do businesses grow in an ever-changing market landscape? How can marketers apply evidence-based insights to drive success? We put world-leading marketing expert, Professor Byron Sharp, Director, Ehrenberg-Bass Institute, University of South Australia, in the hot seat. Speaking to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerc…
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Ep. 182: In Conversation with Nora Nazerene, VP & Publisher at Penguin Random House SEA
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42:57How does one get their book published? How do authors get discovered these days? Do aspiring authors need a large social media following? We put Vice President and Publisher at Penguin Random House SEA, Nora Nazarene Abu Bakar in the hot seat. Speaking to Vice President of the Chamber, Suzy Goulding, Nora reveals the exact steps you need to take to…
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Contemporary British Composer Jonathan Dove CBE, & Paul Hughes, former Director BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: Composing A Bridge Across The Sea, Making Music Accessible to All
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26:14How does one of the most prolific UK composers of our time compose? How can musicians make classical music accessible? We put contemporary British Composer Jonathan Dove CBE and Paul Hughes, former Director of the BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus in the hot seat. Speaking to Tanglin Trust School’s Head of Co-curricular Michael Holiday, Jonathan and …
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Ep. 180: The Diplomatic Journey - In Conversation with Nik Mehta OBE, British High Commissioner to Singapore
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56:03In this special episode, British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Nik Mehta OBE unpacks his first 100 days on the job, the future of the Singapore-UK relationship, and more about himself and his family. Speaking to David Kelly, the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore with a live studio audience, Nik recounts his journ…
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Ep. 179: Innovating Aid: Technology, Finance & Refugee Empowerment
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33:16Can we change how we support refugees to make an even bigger social impact? We speak with member company UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency to understand how they have been using technology and innovation to make a bigger impact in international aid. Carmen Hett, UNHCR’s Corporate Treasurer, shares how UNHCR has been using blockchain and biometrics tech…
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Ep 178: From Insight to Innovation - Featuring Flyodd Wood, Andrea Ng & Perrine Cavat
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45:16Explore the evolving landscape of brand strategy, consumer insights, and luxury innovation with the top marketing leaders from 1HQ, Canvas8 and Diageo. Floydd Wood, Strategy Director at 1HQ, shares his expertise on brand strategy and the creative solutions driving his agency’s success. Andrea Ng, APAC Insights Director at Canvas8 and our moderator …
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Ep 177: Navigating the Changes to Singapore's Cybersecurity Act - Featuring Sheena Jacob & Daisy Radford
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23:15In this podcast episode, Sheena Jacob, Partner at CMS Holborn sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee, to speak about the nuances around the recent amendments to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act and its impact on businesses. This episode first gives an overview of the key points and objectives of the 2018 Cybersecurity Act. S…
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Ep 176: Exploring GenAI's Potential Across Regions - Findings from Wavestone's GenAI Survey – Featuring Romain Gagliardi & Daisy Radford
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22:22In this podcast episode, Romain Gagliardi, Senior Manager at Wavestone Asia sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee to talk about the findings of WaveStone's latest global survey on Gen AI and data-related trends. The comprehensive survey covering 600 companies across the globe, reveals important trends businesses need …
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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
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48:54In 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
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25:03In 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
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18:07In 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
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26:13In 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
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46:20In 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
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23:26In 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
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44:09In 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
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27:21In 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
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19:52In 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
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26:58In 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
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26:15In 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
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31:03In 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
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31:10In 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
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22:40Our 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
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33:29Welcome 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
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26:28Welcome 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
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24:18Our 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
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46:29Our 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
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33:52Welcome 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
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52:18In 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)
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24:28In 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
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27:45Welcome 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
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40:35Welcome 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
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34:42In 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
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36:17In 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
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31:57Welcome 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
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39:31Today 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
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24:22As 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
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30:06Welcome 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
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29:17In 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
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32:25In 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
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25:22In 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
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28:11Cybersecurity 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
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22:34Giles 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
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18:49The 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
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40:51Welcome 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
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37:24The 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
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26:25Cyber 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
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30:24As 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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