Striking the Balance: Risk Management and Profitability in Banking
Industry experts convened to explore the intricate relationship between banks, risk, resilience, and technology in emerging markets.
GREENMATTERS
Climate Change, Data Privacy, And Road Hazards Topping Risks for SE Asia Insurers
Regional insurtech, Igloo, has identified climate change, data privacy and road hazards as the main trends to define the insurance sector in the coming years in SE Asia.
Battling Blaze with Fins: An Innovative Way SE Asia Fights Wildfires
The global challenges posed by climate change can only be solved if actions starts locally. Across Southeast Asia, several communities are trying to do their part. One such effort is led by the Alam Siak Lestari (ASL), a sustainability-led initiative based in the Siak regency that tries to keep the peatlands wet to prevent wildfires.
Singapore Aims To Seize More Green Growth Opportunities with PALO IT
How Singapore’s latest carbon exchange from Climate Impact X aims to help enhance trust and transparency in carbon markets globally in partnership with PALO IT.
Facing Mounting Pressure the Maritime Industry is Slowly Cleaning Up Their Act
One Economist article claimed in 2017 that 15 of the worlds’ biggest ships can emit more Sulphur and Nitrogen Oxide than all the world’s cars combined emissions output. The maritime industry has been slow to reduce their emissions. But, given the increase regulatory pressure, the industry is slowly showing positive signs of change.
A New, Stronger El Nino Is Looming. Why Is That Important.
Scientists are predicting a strong El Nino phenomenon this year. Why is it important for us to know about it and what does that mean for climate patterns across the globe.
Decarbonisation Should Be Linked To C-Suite Pay
A new report by Schneider Electric has found that Singapore’s business leaders are ready for greater accountability for their company’s decarbonisation goals, with almost all (99%) believing that C-suite remuneration should be linked to decarbonisation goals and targets.
TRIBES
Striking the Balance: Risk Management and Profitability in Banking
Industry experts convened to explore the intricate relationship between banks, risk, resilience, and technology in emerging markets.
Singapore Is The World’s Leading Source of Capital Investment
Changes in interest rates have played havoc with foreign exchange rates over the past 12 months. Cross border investment activity has diminished markedly as a result in 2023, dropping to 18% of global investment volumes. It was as high as 39% in 2021 and 25% in 2022. APAC sources of capital have become more prominent. The U.S. is the leading destination for cross border capital so far in 2023.
Global Luxury House Prices Recover As Rate Uncertainty Ease
Knight Frank’s latest edition of the Prime Global Cities Index confirms that global luxury house prices are showing signs of recovery as rate uncertainty eases, with Tokyo and Manila securing the second and third place with regards to annual growth after Dubai.
The Enigma of a Contrarian Land
Legend had it that a long time ago, a wise sage named Aennox had discovered the mystical power of the word “no.” His followers believed that uttering this seemingly negative word was the key to unlocking hidden truths and reaching a higher plane of consciousness…but reality hardly ever resembled theory.
Land Ahoy! How the Boat People Came to Fear Boat People
As the debate over the Illegal Migration Bill enters its committee stage in the House of Lords this month, we discuss the UK’s national mood in the context of its past, and whether capping migration flows supports or hinders the UK Government’s ‘job growth mind-set’ when it comes to re-booting its economy post Brexit.
AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?
Despite negligible write-downs on Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments in Asia-Pacific (APAC) banks, concerns persist regarding their impact. According to experts, the low likelihood of AT1 write-downs may be attributed to the robust financial health of APAC banks and their ability to absorb losses. However, there are reasons for continued vigilance.
CULTURE CHOCK
How Will AI Impact the Future of Work
According to the last Workday global study, 98% of CEOs say their organizations would benefit from implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI), but trust remains a concern.
Google’s Unchecked Power on Online Reviews
Google’s search dominance allows it to play a pivotal role in controlling the dissemination of information across the Internet. When it comes to its ability to limit bad reviews based on proprietary and undisclosed algorithms, Google has the potential to harm rather than protect free speech.
The Enigma of a Contrarian Land
Legend had it that a long time ago, a wise sage named Aennox had discovered the mystical power of the word “no.” His followers believed that uttering this seemingly negative word was the key to unlocking hidden truths and reaching a higher plane of consciousness…but reality hardly ever resembled theory.
Land Ahoy! How the Boat People Came to Fear Boat People
As the debate over the Illegal Migration Bill enters its committee stage in the House of Lords this month, we discuss the UK’s national mood in the context of its past, and whether capping migration flows supports or hinders the UK Government’s ‘job growth mind-set’ when it comes to re-booting its economy post Brexit.
How to be Kind to a Corporate Psychopath
Working with a corporate psychopath must be one of the most difficult challenges for any leader or team member to experience in their career. Trying to manage this kind of personality with kindness is not however, impossible. Michael Lloyd-White, previously a Chief Advisor to World Kindness USA, shares how it’s done…
When CEOs Meet Head of States
The practice of business leaders meeting heads of state has a long history that dates back centuries. However, the increased frequency of such meetings can pose new risks in the modern era.