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#CapitalCurrents Episode 16: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds 🎙️ SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee presents Episode 16 of Capital Currents. Join Farooq Lone as he unpacks the benefits of combining mutual funds and ETFs in a single portfolio for enhanced diversification and strategic advantages.♟️💯 🔎 Discover how to balance active and passive investing, leverage ETFs for broad market exposure, and utilise mutual funds for global opportunities with professional expertise. 🎥 Watch the full episode for expert tips on building a resilient and well-diversified investment portfolio. Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone | S. Alice Chen | Rajeev Tummala Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 15: Understanding Digital Assets 🎙️ SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee brings you Episode 15 of Capital Currents. Join S. Alice Chen as she dives into the fascinating world of digital assets, exploring NFTs, stablecoins, CBDCs, and tokenised securities. From blockchain and smart contracts to tokenisation, uncover how these technologies are revolutionising finance. Learn how different regulatory frameworks shape their growth and impact. 📈🔥 🎥 Watch the full episode to expand your understanding of digital assets and their role in the future of finance. #DigitalAssets #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #Tokenization #NFTs #SmartContracts #Fintech #FinancialInnovation #CryptoRegulation #FutureOfFinance Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone | S. Alice Chen | Rajeev Tummala Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 14: The Rise of ETFs 🌟 SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee presents Episode 14 of Capital Currents. Join Ritesh Ganeriwal as he explores how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have transformed investing since the launch of the S&P 500 Tracker in 1993. 📈 From thematic ETFs focusing on clean energy and AI to actively managed and smart beta ETFs, the $13.6 trillion ETF market now serves both retail and institutional investors worldwide. 🌍 🎬 Watch the full episode to uncover the evolution of ETFs and their growing role in modern investment strategies. #ETFs #Investing #Finance #WealthManagement #AIInvesting #CleanEnergy #SmartBeta #GlobalMarkets Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone | S. Alice Chen | Rajeev Tummala Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl Aw | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 13: Next-Gen is Changing Wealth Management 🎙️ SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee brings you Episode 13 of Capital Currents. 👋 Join Laurens Koppelaar as he explores how the next generation of investors is reshaping the wealth management landscape. From demanding greater transparency to embracing digital platforms and alternative assets, younger investors are redefining what it means to manage wealth. 📈💰 Discover key insights from Capco’s latest wealth management survey in Singapore, including why 57% of next-gen investors are open to switching wealth managers. 🎥 Watch the full episode to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of wealth management and gain valuable insights into the future of financial planning. #WealthManagement #NextGenInvestors #DigitalAssets #WealthManagementTrends #FinancialFuture #AlternativeInvestments #InvestorExpectations #TransparencyInFinance #InvestmentTrends Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone | S. Alice Chen | Rajeev Tummala Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 12: Blockchain Native vs. Digitally Wrapped Securities 🎙️ SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee presents Episode 12 of Capital Currents. Join Rajeev Tummala and S. Alice Chen as they explore the fascinating differences between blockchain-native securities and digitally wrapped securities. 🔐 How do these two approaches shape the representation, trading, and security of assets on the blockchain? 🔍 Discover the nuances and their implications for investors and industry professionals navigating the digital asset landscape. 🎬 Watch the full episode to understand how these strategies can influence your digital asset journey and investment decisions. #Blockchain #Cryptocurrency #DigitalAssets #Tokenization #Securities #Finance #Investing #FutureOfFinance Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone | S. Alice Chen | Rajeev Tummala Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 11: ETFs vs. Mutual Funds 🎙️ SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee brings you Episode 11 of Capital Currents. Join Ritesh Ganeriwal and Farooq Lone as they demystify the differences between Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Mutual Funds. 💡 Both offer diversified exposure, but what sets them apart? From costs and trading flexibility to management style and performance, discover why ETFs are gaining popularity among long-term investors. 📊 🎬 Watch the full episode to learn which investment option might be right for your portfolio and how they can fit into your financial strategy. #ETFs #MutualFunds #InvestmentStrategy #FinanceTips #PersonalFinance #StockMarket #FinancialEducation Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone | S. Alice Chen | Rajeev Tummala Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 10: The Future of ETFs 🚀 The ETF market is undergoing a remarkable transformation. In this episode, SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee members Ritesh Ganeriwal and Farooq Lone unpack: 📈 The explosive growth of ETFs and their rise as a preferred investment vehicle 💡 Thematic investing trends and the impact of cryptocurrencies and AI-powered ETFs 🌍 How ETFs are reshaping the investment landscape, with assets surpassing mutual funds for the first time With exciting innovations on the horizon, the future of ETFs is brighter than ever. Tune in to this expert-led discussion to understand what’s driving this growth and how ETFs are redefining modern investing. 👇 Watch the full episode now and stay ahead of the trends shaping financial markets! #ETF #Investing #FinancialMarkets #ThematicETFs #CryptoETFs #AIinFinance #ESGInvesting #ETFGrowth #Innovation #InvestmentTrends #StockMarket Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

🌍 Take Your Business Overseas with the Overseas Markets Immersion Programme! Looking to expand globally while transforming your workforce? Explore the newly launched Overseas Markets Immersion Programme by Workforce Singapore, in collaboration with Singapore Business Federation. At our recent briefing session, we shared how this Career Conversion Programme helps businesses hire new talent or reskill mid-careerists for overseas job roles. With up to 70% financial support for salary and overseas allowance*, it’s a great opportunity to prepare your team for global success. 💡 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Obtain an official approval (Letter of Offer) from SBF before deploying the trainee overseas (within 3 months of offer acceptance). 2️⃣ The overseas job role must differ from the trainee’s existing role. 3️⃣ Employers must outline a business transformation and on-the-job training plan. 4️⃣ Funding support is reimbursed upon meeting the programme criteria. 📩 Applications are on a first-come, first-serve basis! Register your interest now by contacting hello@singaporefintech.org. *Terms and funding cap apply. #WorkforceDevelopment #CareerConversion #GlobalExpansion #TalentReskilling #OverseasOpportunities #FinancialSupport #BusinessTransformation #SingaporeBusiness #FutureOfWork Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 9: AI & Big Data Revolutionising Wealth Management 🌟 How is Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming wealth management? Industry experts from SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee Laurens Koppelaar, Ritesh Ganeriwal, and Farooq Lone explore this game-changing evolution. In this episode, they uncover: 📊 The latest insights on investor confidence in AI-driven financial solutions 💡 How younger generations are fueling demand for digital and AI-powered services 📈 The role of AI in reshaping personalised investment strategies, predicting market trends, and streamlining operations Discover the cutting-edge technologies redefining finance and how the industry is adapting to meet emerging expectations. 🎥 Catch the full episode here and stay ahead in the future of wealth management! #WealthManagement #AI #BigData #FinTech #Innovation #RoboAdvisors #InvestmentStrategies #DigitalFinance #FinancialInnovation #FutureOfFinance Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu

#CapitalCurrents Episode 8: Building a Strong Business Case for DLT Adoption 🎙️ SFA’s Capital Markets Services Subcommittee, in partnership with DigiJanus, presents Episode 8 of Capital Currents. Join Rajeev Tummala and S. Alice Chen as they explore the key strategies for driving Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) adoption in financial services. 🌐🏦 From fostering a robust ecosystem to embracing collaboration and innovation, this episode highlights the critical elements for building a compelling business case for DLT. Learn how this transformative technology is reshaping operations and delivering long-term value beyond traditional methods. 🎬 Watch the full episode below to uncover the future of DLT in finance! #DLT #Blockchain #Innovation #BusinessStrategy #FinancialServices #TechAdoption #DigitalTransformation #Web3 #Tokenization #EcosystemDevelopment Laksh Gangwani | Girish Pandit | Hagen Rooke | Willie Chang | Ritesh Ganeriwal | Gerard Tan | Wanyi Wong | Vineet A. | Laurens Koppelaar | Thomas Q Hansen | Farooq Lone Shadab Taiyabi | Khai Lin Sng | Chye Kit Chionh | Scott Krivokopich | Adrian Ang | Adrian Chng | Bernard Chan | Matthew Lovatt | Pauline Sim | Shi Mei Chin | Tan Chun Hao | Reuben Lim | Shakeel Rashid | Swati Sodhani | Adeline, Bee Yen Lau (ACII) | Sylvia Saw McKaige | Gwendolyn Loh | Sheryl A. | Christine Chua | Samantha Soong | Chung Wei Tat | Kayleen Tan | Shania Mu