S1E2: Capitalising on blockchain to future proof: BT Future of Finance (Ep 2)

Synopsis: The Business Times Branded Podcasts; finely curated, intelligent, thought provoking content for decision-makers. Inspired by the newsroom of your trusted partner. Follow on audio apps Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts, or Google Home smart speaker devices. Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media Trust. Blockchain harbours great potential for the financial sector and this technology promises innovative applications and greater efficiency in a fully digitalized financial industry. What are the shockwaves that UOB anticipates? Today we speak with Heng Koon How, executive director for Blockchain & Digital Assets at UOB to find out. This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by UOB. Highlights: 01:04 Blockchain’s role in the future of finance 02:45 Game changing blockchain technology 05:05 The draw of CBDCs 08:48 Asset tokenisation to help fundraising 10:51 Significance of asset tokenisation for Singapore 12:16 Banks need to pivot More about: UOB https://www.uobgroup.com/uobgroup/default.page UOB: Macro Outlook https://www.uob.com.sg/uobgroup/research/digital-assets.page UOB: Corporate & Institutional Banking https://www.uob.com.sg/corporate/index.page Produced by: Howie Lim, Claressa Monteiro & Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: https://bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO Website: https://www.bt.sg/podcasts Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt PropertyBT: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.