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The leadership of enterprise identity security firm SailPoint is in Singapore for a business trip, and Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian headed downtown to meet with the team and to find out what’s brewing for the firm. But first, who is SailPoint and what exactly is identity security? Founded in 2005, SailPoint delivers innovative solutions that address what it describes as some of the world’s most dynamic security issues. In particular, the company focuses on identity security by automating and streamlining the complexity of delivering the right access to the right identities at the right time. It might sound like a mouthful, but think of SailPoint as a security guard that ensures only the right personnel enter the right office buildings and gain access only to information that they are authorised to hold.  Except that in this case, SailPoint manages and grants access to enterprise applications and data automatically, at speed and at scale. With a presence in over 60 countries and a team of over 2,600 employees, SailPoint serves some of the biggest enterprises in the world ranging from automaker General Motors, to chocolate manufacturer Hershey.  And SailPoint is an interesting company to talk about, given how it raised US$1.38 billion in its upsized IPO on the NASDAQ in February 2025 – the first major tech listing of 2025.  Now, this is not the first time that the firm has gone public. It first did so back in 2017, three years after being acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo.  The story gets more exciting here, because Thoma Bravo was the one who took the company private in a second acquisition after SailPoint’s first IPO. So what was the rationale behind the second IPO, and how is SailPoint faring in the months since going public again? Meanwhile, SailPoint said the company is setting its sights on Singapore and Asia Pacific at a time when demand for advanced, AI-driven identity security solutions is surging.  But what are the specific opportunities present in the region? What are some major investments by the firm in the region then? In this “On the Go Special” episode of Under the Radar, Tian Tian posed these questions to Mark McClain, CEO, SailPoint.

Youth vaping in Singapore is on the rise, with cases reported even among children as young as 10. Many young people turn to vaping to cope with stress, fit in with peers, or experiment with drug-laced products like Kpods, which can have serious health consequences. And social service agencies and schools are seeing a growing number of referrals, spanning youths from different academic, social, and economic backgrounds. On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dr Annabelle Chow, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Annabelle Psychology, to explore why youths are drawn to vaping, the psychological and social factors at play, and what can be done to address this growing concern.

Meme stock mania is back, and it’s shaking up the market once again. From AMC and GameStop to newcomers like Opendoor and Kohl’s, retail investors are driving wild swings fueled by viral social media buzz. But what’s behind this comeback? How are big players reacting? And what could it mean for the market’s future? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Zane Aw, Senior Research Analyst at Phillip Securities Research, to dive into the latest wave of meme trading and what it means for investors everywhere.

Inside Technologies is a next-generation, AI-powered workforce management platform dedicated to transforming shift-based organizations.  Their cloud-based software automates complex tasks such as scheduling, attendance tracking, timesheet consolidation, and leave management, reducing administrative overhead and enabling managers to save up to 90% of the time typically spent on manual processes. Their product includes Smart Schedule for automated shift planning, Attendance & Timesheet Automation for accurate data capture, Leave Management for streamlined PTO processing, an Employee Self-Serve App for easy access to schedules and requests, Casual Workforce Management for third-party staffing, and the Organisation Pulse Module for real-time labor insights and dynamic shift planning. On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Nicholas Lim, Co-Founder & CEO, Inside Technologies, to find out more.

Singapore shares rose today as investors continue to mull global developments including the upcoming Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. The Straits Times Index was up 0.63% at 4,213.79 points at 2pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$971.46M seen in the broader market. In terms of counters to watch, we have Yangzijiang Financial. That’s after the investment holding company said yesterday that it will be the anchor investor in a S$100 million fund by ICH Asset Management, led by the Singapore-listed company’s former chief executive Vincent Toe.  Elsewhere, from what promising diplomatic signals toward ending hostilities between Russia and Ukraine could mean for investors, to how SoftBank has agreed to buy US$2 billion in Intel stock – more international and corporate headlines remained in focus.    On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Thilan Wickramasinghe, Head of Equity Research, Maybank Securities.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s second National Day Rally was less about splashy policies and more about spirit.  Instead of unveiling bold new headlines, he called on Singaporeans to carry forward the legacy of past generations, rally around the “Singapore Spirit” of resilience and teamwork, and shape the nation’s next chapter together.  With initiatives ranging from job-matching at the community level to seniors-friendly neighbourhoods, the speech offered continuity rather than disruption.  But what does this say about Wong’s leadership style—and how might this quieter, steadier approach shape Singapore’s future? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong spoke with Independent Political Observer, Dr Felix Tan, to find out more. 

From deep beneath the seabed to the global oil market, the race for new reserves in Asia-Pacific is heating up. Major discoveries, national oil companies calling the shots, and billions in potential investment… all while the world talks about going green. What’s driving it, and where’s the money headed next? On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Prateek Pandey, Senior Vice President, Head of APAC Oil and Gas Research, Rystad Energy, to find out more.

What if nightlife didn’t mean loud bars and blurry mornings but rich coffee aromas and intricate underground beats?  That’s the idea behind Beans&Beats. A business that’s grown from an intimate apartment gathering into a vibrant space.  So how are they redefining social spaces while creating a scene where flavor and sound come together in perfect harmony? On Right Business, Hongbin Jeong spoke Matteo Lie Hidajat & Aden Low Xing Le, Co-Founders of Beans & Beats, to find out more.

Singapore shares fell today despite a broadly positive day seen in Asia. The Straits Times Index was down 0.79% at 4,197.25 points at 12.53pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$671.72M seen in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have iFast, after the group on Friday announced that its Malaysia-incorporated subsidiary iFast Pay Malaysia received in principle approval from Bank Negara Malaysia to operate as an electronic money issuer and to hold a Money Services Business Class A licence.  Elsewhere, from Singapore’s key exports sliding more than expected in July, to how Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a record high today – more international headlines remained in focus.    On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments of the day.

After a shock 4-1 defeat in the Community Shield to Tampines Rovers, BIG questions marks have emerged for the Lion City Sailors. A big-money signing that looks out of sync, a head coach who has issued a plea to his management for more players, and a team that generally looks undercooked and under prepared. So will the defending SPL champions get their act together before the league kicks off? We discuss and dissect it all on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch! raushan@sph.com.sg