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On Market View, Hongbin Jeong and Ryan Huang provide an afternoon roundup on the key highlights of Singapore FinTech Festival Day 2 and what are some of today's top finance news to look out for.

AI has made its way into the blockchain industry wherein businesses are integrating it into its operations. How does AI fit into the world of cryptocurrency? Can we expect more adoption of AI into the crypto world? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Carney Mak, Head of Investment - FinTech at FXHB Asset Management, to find out more

Generative AI is slowly being integrated into corporate and investment banks. But while there are opportunities and benefits, AI also comes with new risks. So what are the potential consequences of integrating AI in this area? How will banks mitigate its risks? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Thomas Dohmke, CEO of GitHub, to find out more on the impact of generative AI in the banking and finance industry.

Philippines' startup ecosystem is continuing to grow and evolve. And telecommunications company Globe Group is poised to become the hub of technology startups in the country. So how is Globe aiming to achieve this milestone? How is it shifting from a telco to a techco? On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ernest Cu, President and CEO of Globe, as he discusses the company's innovative plans and approaches that could influence Globe Group's future developments. Highlights:  01:35 - What have been some of the notable milestones in Globe's transition to a techco? 02:56 - How is Globe Group leveraging its existing assets and partnerships to drive the transition? 06:00 - What distinguishes Globe Group from other companies also transitioning from telco to techco? 06:47 - What were some of the challenges in the transition? 08:30 - What are some upcoming initiatives or strategies that investors should be excited about?

On Market View, Hongbin Jeong and Ryan Huang provide a breakdown of the events that happened during this year's Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 Day 1, what we can expect for the following days, as well as top financial headlines that you might want to consider. 

AI has been increasingly integrated in multiple sectors, including the FinTech industry. As it rapidly expands, is there any need for it to be integrated into your investment portfolio? Does it play a key role in your wealth management plans? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Samuel Rhee, Co-founder and Chairman of Endowus, to find out more on the implications of AI in future investments and in wealth management. 

The FinTech Talent Report 2023 unraveled distinctive trends, challenges, and opportunities in the financial and technological local landscape. What are the key findings of the report? Will AI replace the human workforce in the future? On What's Trending, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Shadab Taiyabi, President of Singapore FinTech Association, to discuss this year's findings.

Markets kicked off this month on a good note, with major indexes clocking in strong performance. So does this now set the tone of a year-end rally? Or is this just temporary and further upside is limited? Is this just a bear market rally? On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Too Juncheong, Equity Dealer, Moomoo Singapore to find out more. 

According to the latest World Gold Council’s Q3 Gold Demand Trends report, central banks' gold buying maintained a historic pace. But it did fall short of last year’s record. Meanwhile, jewellery demand softened slightly in the face of high gold prices, while the investment picture was mixed. On Money in the Market, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Shaokai, Head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & Global Head of Central Banks, World Gold Council, to find out more about the findings of the report.

Falling US government bond yields helped launch an explosive rebound in US stocks this week. But did that have an impact on the Straits Times Index? Additionally, will the Singapore T-bill yield fall with lower US bond yields? What other alternatives can investors park their savings other than in T-bills? On the Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong is joined by Gerald Wong, CEO of Beansprout (growbeansprout.com) for a market wrap of the week to find out more on what moved markets this week.