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Insights Bridging ASEAN through regional payment connectivity

Bridging ASEAN through regional payment connectivity

Cross-border payments continue to be a key focus for ASEAN countries, bringing macro benefits that may spur economic growth.
Insights Offset your electricity carbon footprint with our sustainable solutions

Offset your electricity carbon footprint with our sustainable solutions

Sustainability has become a major concern among consumers, with many keen to alter their lifestyles for a more impactful change.
Insights How Singapore's PayNow is changing the e-payments game

How Singapore's PayNow is changing the e-payments game

As instant payments continue to be a prolific space for innovation, consumers and businesses can only stand to gain.
Insights Power your start-up’s growth with these 5 financing options

Power your start-up’s growth with these 5 financing options

While economic uncertainty has made it even harder for start-ups to secure funding, options have not dried up.
Insights Younger consumers want to go green urgently. How can financial institutions help?

Younger consumers want to go green urgently. How can financial institutions help?

One bank aims to meet consumer needs with solutions ranging from sustainable investing solutions on a digital platform to bio-sourced cards
Insights Women are more risk-alert when it comes to investing, suggests bank data

Women are more risk-alert when it comes to investing, suggests bank data

The figures also show that more women are putting their money in fixed deposit accounts and unit trusts
Insights How tech solutions can help SMEs go green and save on utilities

How tech solutions can help SMEs go green and save on utilities

Local accelerator programme bridges the gap between providers and SMEs, lowering the costs of adopting new technologies.
Insights Cashless payments take flight: How cash alternatives could change post-pandemic travel

Cashless payments take flight: How cash alternatives could change post-pandemic travel

Bank experts share how paying with cashless alternatives can provide travellers with ease, security and benefits
Insights How human-led, tech-powered wealth advice can help you beat market volatility

How human-led, tech-powered wealth advice can help you beat market volatility

One bank is equipping its wealth management advisers with proprietary technology to help clients better optimise their investment portfolios
Insights Small changes, big impact: How to balance work and life when hybrid working

Small changes, big impact: How to balance work and life when hybrid working

Companies are setting meeting guidelines and ramping up wellness support, as the line between work and life blurs
Insights Solar financing programme helps businesses and homeowners make every rooftop count

Solar financing programme helps businesses and homeowners make every rooftop count

Local SMEs are keen to implement clean energy in their operations, but do not know how or what are the financing options to start their green journey. Here’s how one bank is bridging the sustainability gap.
Insights Green trade finance goes digital to help SMEs run efficiently and sustainably

Green trade finance goes digital to help SMEs run efficiently and sustainably

Construction projects generate immense volumes of paperwork and transactions, which are tedious and time-consuming to manage. Here’s how this industry partnership is digitalising these processes while making green trade financing more accessible to smaller suppliers and contractors.
Insights Banking on talent: How this firm is equipping its people with in-demand skills

Banking on talent: How this firm is equipping its people with in-demand skills

As the banking landscape becomes more digital, how can financial firms help their people keep up – or even stay ahead?
Insights Big data, big opportunity: Serving more in Asean by getting to know them better

Big data, big opportunity: Serving more in Asean by getting to know them better

Bank’s acquisition promises more scale, and an opportunity for more personalisation and deeper understanding of customers
Insights How businesses can bridge the skills gap with an age-diverse, inclusive workforce

How businesses can bridge the skills gap with an age-diverse, inclusive workforce

Firms that are grappling with manpower crunch can look at flexible work programmes and inclusive employment practices
Insights Spurring growth in the arts with the power of digital solutions

Spurring growth in the arts with the power of digital solutions

Digitalisation is becoming crucial for arts organisations to build business resilience and reach a new breed of audiences. The Acceleration Programme for the Arts 2023, organised by UOB’s The FinLab and NAC, aims to support arts practitioners in digital transformation.
Insights Are digital currency initiatives a potential game changer in the evolution of money?

Are digital currency initiatives a potential game changer in the evolution of money?

The role of central bank digital currencies as digital payments preferred and demand for physical cash declines.
Insights Bank comes up with fun and interactive ways to engage ASEAN young adults

Smart tools help SMEs grow amid inflation and cash flow woes

Recent study finds that nearly half of SMEs in ASEAN struggle to manage cash flow, while 45 per cent feel the need to transform their business.
Insights Bank comes up with fun and interactive ways to engage ASEAN young adults

Bank comes up with fun, interactive, easy ways to engage underserved ASEAN young adults

Easier access to financial services and instruments grows to meet the banking needs of digital-savvy millennials and Gen Zers.
Insights Tackling today’s sustainability challenges with greentech innovations of tomorrow

Tackling today’s sustainability challenges with greentech innovations of tomorrow

As the climate crisis intensifies, green technologies are needed now more than ever. Learn how the Greentech Accelerator programme is transforming green tech solutions to meet the economic and environmental needs of businesses.
Insights How FinTech disruptor Bondlinc found success with the right connections

How FinTech disruptor Bondlinc found success with the right connections

As a FinTech disruptor in the bond trading market, Bondlinc faced challenges in winning over institutions. Here’s how they found success with support from UOB’s networks.

Insights World FinTech Festival 2022: Driving digitalisation and sustainability for SMEs

World FinTech Festival 2022: Driving digitalisation and sustainability for SMEs

Themed 'Banking for Businesses: A Spotlight on SMEs', the World Fintech Festival 2022 Thailand and Malaysia explored how SMEs can accelerate their digitalisation and sustainability efforts. Here are six key takeaways for SMEs.

Insights How Turnkey Lender democratises digital lending with AI

How Turnkey Lender democratises digital lending with AI

As a FinTech disruptor in the embedded lending space, Turnkey Lender faced challenges in starting up. Here’s how they found their footing in the ASEAN market with support from The FinLab and UOB’s networks.

Insights Customised robo-investing: What to know about investing for short and long-term goals

Co-creating an anti-money laundering ecosystem with Tookitaki

As a RegTech disruptor in the anti-money laundering ecosystem, Tookitaki faced challenges in starting up. Here's how they found their footing with support from UOB's networks.
Insights Unlocking assets through blockchain technology and tokenisation

Powering the transition to sustainability for SMEs

UOB offers green financing and other solutions for sustainability, which is now a priority for businesses in Singapore and the rest of Asia.
Insights Unlocking assets through blockchain technology and tokenisation

Unlocking assets through blockchain technology and tokenisation

With the right ingredients, financial institutions are more than ready to harness blockchain’s potential through tokenisation and regulation.
Insights Bridging the digital divide: Smart solutions for smaller SMEs to survive and thrive

Bridging the digital divide: Smart solutions for smaller SMEs to survive and thrive

While most SMEs say they have become more digital, smaller firms are still lagging behind in digital transformation and benefits, says a UOB study
Insights Customised robo-investing: What to know about investing for short and long-term goals

Customised robo-investing: What to know about investing for short and long-term goals

Investing for a holiday, or for your child’s education? Robo-advisors that enable personalisation can help.
Insights Almost half of ASEAN consumers want personalised digital banking services: Study

Almost half of ASEAN consumers want personalised digital banking services: Study

To empower customers with insights to make the right decisions at the right time, one bank is leveraging AI to deliver more personalised experiences.

Insights Inflation is at an all-time high. Can digital investing tools help?

Inflation is at an all-time high. Can digital investing tools help?

A combination of factors – from inflation to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis – could cause the price of goods and services to continue rising.

Insights Innovation programme helps SMEs profit while helping to sustain the planet

Innovation programme helps SMEs profit while helping to sustain the planet

A study found that close to half of SMEs in Singapore do not have enough knowledge to implement sustainable practices.

Insights Keen on green investing? Here's how technology can help

Keen on green investing? Here's how technology can help

While the awareness of sustainable investing is growing, some still struggle to find a product to invest in, says survey.
Insights Vietnam's growing consumer class drives FinTech boom

Vietnam’s growing consumer class drives FinTech boom

With a rise in digital investing and a keen interest in digital banks, Vietnam’s market offers much potential for FinTech firms: UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 research.

Insights Tips on overcoming lows and getting back on track

Tips on overcoming lows and getting back on track

Retail analytics platform Aimazing took two pivots to find success. CEO and co-founder Jun Ting has these lessons to share.
Insights Digitalisation for SMEs: How to beat decision fatigue and find the right tech solution

Digitalisation for SMEs: How to beat decision fatigue and find the right tech solution

With the right digitalisation strategy and resources, SMEs can digitalise their operations far more effectively. Here’s how.
Insights Thai consumers hungry for digital currencies and green investments

Thai consumers hungry for digital currencies and green investments

UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 research shows that Thai consumers have the highest awareness of green investments in the region and are open to using digital currencies.
Insights Shifting consumer habits drive FinTech growth in Malaysia

Shifting consumer habits drive FinTech growth in Malaysia

FinTech services in Malaysia are growing thanks to consumer interest spiking demand in e-wallets, digital insurance and digital banking, UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN survey shows.
Insights For cash-reliant Filipinos, trust in FinTech is growing

For cash-reliant Filipinos, trust in FinTech is growing

E-wallets like GCash are steadily gaining more popularity, while one-third of Filipinos use cryptocurrency exchanges, UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 survey finds.
Insights Cautious, card-loving Singaporeans embrace new tech

Cautious, card-loving Singaporeans embrace new tech

Singaporeans have the highest usage of cards in Southeast Asia and appear more risk-averse, UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 survey shows.
Insights More Indonesians turn to e-wallets and buy now, pay later

More Indonesians turn to e-wallets and buy now, pay later

More Indonesians are using e-wallets and BNPL products, according to UOB’s FinTech in ASEAN 2021 survey. New retail investors have also flocked to robo-advisors.
Insights The future of working women in Singapore

The future of working women in Singapore

Family responsibilities is cited as a common reason for women to leave the workforce. Thanks to flexible working and improved benefits, this trend is shifting.
Insights FinTech in Malaysia 3Q2021: Building a trusted, connected ecosystem

FinTech in Malaysia 3Q2021: Building a trusted, connected ecosystem

Malaysian financial technology (FinTech) startups raised US$116.9 million across 16 funding rounds up to 3Q2021.
Insights 5 tips for SMEs to go green in an endemic world

5 tips for SMEs to go green in an endemic world

Adopting sustainability can open up new opportunities for SMEs.
Insights Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 2)

Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 2)

Circular business models could help Singapore SMEs mitigate supply chain disruptions, lower costs, and pursue new revenue streams.
Insights Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 1)

Looping SMEs into the circular economy (Part 1)

Circular business models could help Singapore SMEs mitigate supply chain disruptions, lower costs, and pursue new revenue streams.
Insights The right connections - Key to growing in Southeast Asia

The right connections - Key to growing in Southeast Asia

Knowing the right people can open a web of opportunities to support your market expansion plans. Question is, who are the right people?
Insights Jom Transform - The FinLab accelerates Malaysian SMEs' digitalisation

Jom Transform - The FinLab accelerates Malaysian SMEs' digitalisation

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a trying period for Malaysian businesses. Digitalisation may be one of the best options for SMEs to tide through.
Insights Digitalisation Powers Thai SME's Big Dreams

Digitalisation Powers Thai SME's Big Dreams

Thai SME Vachamon is one of the biggest importers and distributors of premium-grade fruits in Thailand, but they had bigger ambitions still. The FinLab helped them take things to the next level.
Insights OurCrowd’s Top 10 Post-Pandemic Tech Trends

OurCrowd’s Top 10 Post-Pandemic Tech Trends

With so many changes and challenges during the last year of the pandemic, the tech industry has been more important than ever in providing creative solutions. Find out the top tech trends from OurCrowd!
Insights New year, new normal: Time to start transforming

New year, new normal: Time to start transforming

Find out how the FinLab’s business transformation programmes has helped SMEs go digital and tide through the pandemic.
Insights Rethinking technology talent for digital transformation

Rethinking technology talent for digital transformation

At UOB, we believe in opportunities for employees to innovate with technology. Read on to find out about the strategies your company can implement to develop digital talent in all.
Insights How the pandemic will reshape ASEANs business landscape

How the pandemic will reshape ASEAN’s business landscape

The COVID-19 pandemic pressed the fast-forward button on changing how we work and play. What business opportunities lie ahead in ASEAN?

Insights Charting a new course after COVID-19

Charting a new course after COVID-19

Susan Hwee, Head of Group Technology and Operations at UOB, shares how technology will play a crucial role in connecting our lives and our economy

Insights Data ethics: How we do right by customers in a digital economy

Data ethics: How we do right by customers in a digital economy

Richard Lowe, Chief Data Officer at UOB, shares how we build our data network and use data will shape us as a person, as a business and as a society.
Insights Chain Gang: The Future of Supply Chain

Chain Gang: The Future of Supply Chain

This op-ed was written by Eytan Buchman, CMO at Freightos.com. Read on to find out more about how COVID-19 revealed the absolute necessity for a functioning global supply chain, raising flags about the role technology should play in logistics.
Insights Business Unusual: Time for Tech to Move Fast & Fix Things

Business Unusual: Time for Tech to Move Fast & Fix Things

The following op-ed was written by OurCrowd CEO Jonathan Medved and former Assistant to the President of the United States, Jason D Greenblatt.

Insights OurCrowd’s Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020 and Beyond

OurCrowd’s Top 10 Tech Trends for 2020 and Beyond

What sectors will be disruptive and actionable in the coming year? OurCrowd experts share predictions for the top 10 tech trends for the year ahead and decade beyond.

Insights UOB's digital future lies in serving ASEAN

UOB's digital future lies in serving ASEAN

Read on to find out more about UOB’s digital strategy in serving the ASEAN market
Insights A second-generation business owner’s perspective: the need for change

A second-generation business owner’s perspective: the need for change

With the support of The FinLab, Bew overcame her challenges in helping her company, MCC 4x4, adopt digital solutions to enhance business productivity.

Insights UOB mCollect – a collections solution that digitalises cash-on-delivery

UOB mCollect – a collections solution that digitalises cash-on-delivery

Find out how UOB is reducing cash handling risks through the digitalisation of cash-on-delivery.

Insights Understanding FinTech

Understanding FinTech

The term Financial Technology (FinTech) has come to mean innovative financial solutions that have harnessed technology in new and creative ways. Read on to understand the key types of FinTech innovations.

Insights 5 Tips To Be The Best FinTech Start-Up in Asia

5 tips to be the best FinTech start-up in Asia

As FinTech is gaining popularity in Asia, how would a start-up stand out from the competition? The FinLab shares an infographic on 5 tips to be the best FinTech start-up in Asia.