In this episode of ethBeats, we are delighted to have KC Yeoh, Chief Executive Officer at Temus. Temus was established by Temasek in partnership with UST, to provide digital transformation solutions for the private and public sectors. Discover invaluable insights on responsible AI adoption, ethical considerations, and talent development in this must-listen podcast episode. Tune in now as we explore the complexities of AI in today's evolving landscape.

In this thought-provoking episode we have Joseph Owolabi, Founder of Rubicola Consulting. Join us as we delve into the intersection of ethics, sustainability, and finance, exploring why ethical behavior is paramount for finance professionals. From ethical dilemmas faced by business leaders to strategies for balancing profitability and sustainable practices, we unravel the complexities of responsible leadership in today's corporate landscape. Join us as we explore these crucial topics and discover strategies for fostering a more ethical and sustainable future in finance and beyond.

Join us for an insightful interview with Joanna Soh, an esteemed business leader and the COO of Stewardship Asia Centre. As we delve into the strategies and initiatives that drive institutional capacity building, foster mutual learning among leaders, align governance with values, overcome challenges, and integrate sustainability into organisational practices. Discover the keys to ethical stewardship from the experts themselves!

In this exciting episode of ethBeats, we have Mr Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping business and government leaders, investors, and individuals activate stewardship practices. Rajeev shares his take on Governance in the ESG framework, the importance of Steward Leadership and how organisations can cultivate the culture of Steward Leadership. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

In this exciting episode of ethBeats, Dr. Liu Thai Ker, the Founder & Chairman, and Mr. Daniel Liu, Director (Business) of Morrow, a consultancy specialising in urban planning, urban design, and architecture will deep dive into the vital subject on Sustainability. Our guest speakers illuminate the significance of urban planning and how it serves as a powerful tool to reducing energy consumption in our urban environments. In addition, both speakers delve into the intricate landscape of sustainable design, exploring the challenges and opportunities that urban planners encounter on their quest for a more sustainable future. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

In this episode of ethBeats, we are delighted to have Dr Liu Thai Ker, Founder & Chairman and Mr Daniel Liu, Director (Business) of Morrow, a consultancy specialising in urban planning, urban design, and architecture, to discuss on the topic of Governance. Our guest speakers will be sharing if the pandemic has changed the way Morrow approaches governance and how should differences in mindset be mitigated, when it comes to succession planning.

We are delighted to have with us, Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin, CEO of Quantedge Capital, a successful hedge fund founded in Singapore. Suhaimi is also a director of Quantedge Foundation and holds several board and equivalent positions at a number of Singapore government-related agencies and entities, including the National Environment Agency, and the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency.

He is passionate about leadership development, business strategy, social impact, governance and risk management.

In this episode, we will be Navigating Suhaimi’s Leadership journey, his leadership style and the type of challenges leaders often grapple with.

We are pleased to have with us, Rachel Chia, acting CEO of SDAX, a digital asset exchange regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Rachel is also the Chief Regulatory Officer and General Counsel for SDAX, and heads the team listing products onto the SDAX platform, working with partners to conceptualise and bringing their offerings to market and onto the Exchange.

This episode of ethBeats covers Governance, Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance from Rachel's position as the acting CEO of a digital asset exchange. Rachel will shed light on the best practices adopted by SDAX, which build the foundation of trust for its stakeholders.

ethBeats is a podcast of the ⁠⁠ethBe ⁠⁠platform, supported by RHT GRACE Institute, a nonprofit organisation. We welcome you to be part of the ethBe community here: ⁠⁠https://ethbe.org⁠⁠. If you’d like to be a guest or to nominate someone on our podcast, please do contact us at ethbeats.podcast@gmail.com

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We are pleased to have with us, Andeed Ma, President and Chairperson of Risk and Insurance Management Association of Singapore (RIMAS), a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing the discipline and practice of risk management. Andeed is also an Associate Lecturer at the Singapore University of Social Sciences where he teaches Hyperautomation and introduces students to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This episode of ethBeats covers AI. Recent times have brought a lot of hype and attention to AI; from ChatGPT to Elon Musk's Nueralink brain chip. Andeed shares the future potential of AI, the associated risks that come with it and how humanity should manage it.

ethBeats is a podcast of the ⁠⁠ethBe ⁠⁠platform, supported by RHT GRACE Institute, a nonprofit organisation. We welcome you to be part of the ethBe community here: ⁠⁠https://ethbe.org⁠⁠. If you’d like to be a guest or to nominate someone on our podcast, please do contact us at ethbeats.podcast@gmail.com

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We are pleased to have with us, Claire Chiang, co-founder and senior vice president of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resort. Claire has received numerous awards for women’s advocacy include most recently, the Bold Women Entrepreneurs Award, by sHero and Mary Kay, China, in 2020, and the Outstanding Women Award by Shanghai Daily in 2019. She was also named one of Asia’s Top Sustainability Superwomen and inducted into the Singapore Women’s Hall of Fame in 2018.

Claire exudes Bayan Tree's core philosophy of Embracing the Environment, Empowering People. She shares how she embeds sustainability into business operations and advocates education, inclusive vocational training and community development.

ethBeats is a podcast of the ⁠⁠ethBe ⁠⁠platform, supported by RHT GRACE Institute, a nonprofit organisation. We welcome you to be part of the ethBe community here: ⁠⁠https://ethbe.org⁠⁠. If you’d like to be a guest or to nominate someone on our podcast, please do contact us at ethbeats.podcast@gmail.com

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We are pleased to have with us, Suhaimi Zainul-Abidin, CEO of Quantedge Capital, a successful hedge fund founded in Singapore. Suhaimi is also a director of Quantedge Foundation and holds several board and equivalent positions at a number of Singapore government-related agencies and entities, including the National Environment Agency, and the SkillsFuture Singapore Agency. He is passionate about leadership development, business strategy, social impact, governance and risk management.

Today’s topic is on Risk Management, which is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling financial, legal, strategic and security risks to an organization's capital and earnings. Suhaimi shares how he identifies risk and manages it from his position, and reveals the biggest risk that everyone, especially corporations, should be concerned about.

ethBeats is a podcast of the ⁠ethBe ⁠platform, supported by RHT GRACE Institute, a nonprofit organisation. We welcome you to be part of the ethBe community here: ⁠https://ethbe.org⁠. If you’d like to be a guest or to nominate someone on our podcast, please do contact us at ethbeats.podcast@gmail.com

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Today, our guest is no stranger to managing complex issues and to holding himself to the highest standards of governance. We are very honoured to welcome Mr Patrick Tay to our podcast. Mr Tay is a lawyer by training, and has spent the better part of the last three decades volunteering at grassroots level in his community, and championing workers’ rights. Mr Tay is currently the Assistant Secretary-General in Singapore’s National Trades Union Congress, an organization uniting many trade unions and associations, social enterprises and other partners in creating better lives for workers in Singapore.  He is also a member of Parliament, and brings his experience and passion for improving the lives of his constituents.

Today’s topic is on Governance. Governance refers to the overarching concept of controls and standards to govern relationships in a system. In the business world, we hear about “corporate governance”, which refers to the principles, practices, rules and processes by which a corporate entity is run, whether it is a company, a partnership, a nonprofit organization or a government body.
When we say that a corporate entity has good corporate governance, generally we mean that the organisation has a culture of accountability and transparency, where the board and management give credence to the rights of different stakeholders. Who are the stakeholders? These are usually the shareholders, the employees, the customers and suppliers of the company, and the community in which the company has its presence. A good organization looks after and balances the interests of these different stakeholders. Oftentimes, in business, as in life, managing different interests and relationships can be tough, and consideration of complex issues take much time and discussion, before the leadership can make a decision.

ethBeats is a podcast of the ⁠ethBe ⁠platform, supported by RHT GRACE Institute, a nonprofit organisation. We welcome you to be part of the ethBe community here: ⁠https://ethbe.org⁠. If you’d like to be a guest or to nominate someone on our podcast, please do contact us at ethbeats.podcast@gmail.com

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Welcome to ethBeats, Lessons for G.R.A.C.E.ful Living, the podcast of the ethBe platform.

What do we mean by the acronym G.R.A.C.E. in G.R.A.C.E.ful living?

"G" stands for Governance, the overarching concept of controls and standards to govern relationships in a system, whether it is a business, a partnership, a company, a nonprofit or government organisation. Relationships between and among different stakeholders.

Part of Governance relates to Risk, the "R" in G.R.A.C.E., and in the digital age of fast paced life, how does an organisation manage the different types of risk?

A key component of risk for organisations relates to Anti-money laundering; in this age of digital financial transactions, new risks arising from fintech innovation - this is the "A" in G.R.A.C.E.

So a robust compliance framework and system is critical in safeguarding stakeholders’ interests in any organisation. So, the "C" in G.R.A.C.E. stands for Compliance.

We come to “E”. There are 2 meanings of “E” for us. As professionals in different areas, we know that business dealings can be complicated and often it’s hard to see things in black and white, right and wrong terms. Thus, one key concept underlying Governance is Ethics, and Ethics is core to this podcast.

The second meaning of "E" is something that connects all of us, regardless of class, race, gender or religion. The world grapples with climate change and the environmental impact on livelihoods around the world - so "E" stands for Environment and Social in the ESG framework.

Our podcasts will follow the iterations of GRACE. In the next podcast, we welcome our guest to talk about governance, so please do join us.

ethBeats is a podcast of the ethBe platform, supported by RHT GRACE Institute, a nonprofit organisation. We welcome you to be part of the ethBe community here: https://ethbe.org. If you’d like to be a guest or to nominate someone on our podcast, please do contact us at ethbeats.podcast@gmail.com

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