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In many countries, financial inclusion is a critical challenge. One company in the Philippines is doing its bit to close the gap by opening the doors to digital lending for the unbanked, and unlocking opportunities to millions of underserved Filipinos. Fuse Lending is the official lending arm of leading finance app GCash, the number one finance super app in the Philippines. For some of the lessons we can take away on its journey so far, we check with Tony Isidro, CEO, Fuse Lending.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

As the world takes in the news out of the US, we’re diving into some of the creative ways brands got involved in Election Day this year. From free donuts, frozen yogurt and shakes, to discounted rides and rental cars, companies found some fun and unique ways to celebrate the big day, and make it easier for people to get to the polls.  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform the way the finance industry works, for retail to institutional banking. For those who are not ready, they could be in for an AI apocalypse. To look into the crystal ball of how things might play out, we chat with Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance, Citi Global Insights. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Plastic pollution in rivers and oceans is an escalating environmental crisis, affecting ecosystems and communities worldwide. In response, a pioneering startup in Germany has developed innovative solutions, including AI-powered cleanup boats aimed at intercepting waste before it reaches the ocean. Recently recognised with the Singapore Environmental Achievement Award 2024 for Leadership and Advocacy, they are setting a new standard in tackling plastic and waste. What drives their approach to cleaning and protecting our waters? Here's our conversation with Clemens Feigl, CEO, everwave. Presented by Ryan Huang , Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

It’s election day in the United States. Americans across the country are heading to the polls to vote for their next President.  Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump each need at least 270 electoral votes to win. In this high-stakes election, the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin are expected to be pivotal to the path to victory. On this special edition of Morning Shot focusing on the US Presidential Election, Trisha Craig, Executive Director at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies and Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at the North Central College share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

At work, you may have observed different groups of people. There's the group that loves using AI to help with their personal and professional workflows; while there are others that reject the use of artificial intelligence programs. And of course, there are a couple of those in between. We’re diving into a fascinating study by Salesforce that reveals five distinct AI personas within Singapore’s workforce. Are you an AI Superfan, a Rebel, or something entirely different?  Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Photo and music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Sonu Varghese, Vice President & Global Macro Strategist, Carson Group shares his insights on how investors are expected to react to the outcome of the US Presidential Election, the overall movements in the US economy and Dollar, as well as his advice to clients for the next few days. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Stephanie Scarbrough / AP

Whether it's Trump’s promise of "America First" policies or Harris’s push for multilateral alliances, the 2024 election could have profound implications for trade, investment, and regional stability. Abel Lim, UOB’s Head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy joins us to unpack what each candidate’s economic, trade, and foreign policies could mean for Singapore and the ASEAN region - and which path may bring the most benefits. Presented by Ryan Huang.

Pan Jingyi, Economics Associate Director, S&P Global Market Intelligence discusses the implications of the US elections for Singapore and the regional economy. She also reviews the latest rounds of PMI data showing a slight moderation in the economy's expansion. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

David Dietze, Managing Principal, Peapack Private shares his insights on how unemployment weighing on the US economy and markets, market reactions to the US Presidential Election that is just around the corner, as well as Warren Buffet approach in the markets in Q3. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage