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In the midst of this unprecedented economic environment, many businesses are thriving. How are they doing it? Join us for HSBC Talks Business, a podcast series that explores the challenges companies are facing and the interesting and innovative ways that

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    The future of the consultancy sector

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 24:51


    In today's fast-moving environment, how can UK consultants adapt and flex to position themselves for growth? In our latest podcast, Victoria Ritchie, Head of Professional and Business Services, HSBC UK, is joined by Tamzen Isacsson, Chief Executive of the Management Consultancies Association, and Andrew Meaney, Head of Transport Sector at economics and finance consultancy, Oxera, to explore the outlook for the consultancy sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How can treasurers support supply chain resilience?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 15:30


    Florence Tan, Regional Head of Global Trade Solutions Europe at HSBC, discusses with Tom Alford, Deputy Editor of TMI, the importance of establishing supply chain resilience and insights on how treasurers have a vital role to play in keeping trade flows running smoothly, as well as what tools and services are available to them to help achieve their goals in the trade ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How can treasurers ensure their financial activities are secure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 14:48


    Peter Crawley, Head of Global Payments Solutions Europe at HSBC discusses emerging risks of digitalisation and how best our customers can respond with Tom Alford, Deputy Editor of TMI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Opportunities to Action: Supplier Collaboration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 14:43


    In our episode three, “Opportunities to Action: Supplier Collaboration”, we delve into transforming business cases into actionable strategies, focusing on the collaborative relationship between buyers and suppliers.Our hosts, HSBC's Erwan Le Grand, European Head of Commercialisation & Account Management, Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions and Paytech's Vincent Eavis, Managing Director, discuss the importance of understanding mutual benefits, such as improved cash flow and efficiency, while navigating challenges in the payment process. By leveraging data-driven insights and innovative payment solutions, businesses can enhance their operations and strengthen supplier partnerships. Tune in to gain valuable strategies for optimising your business transactions and driving growth in your organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Safeguarding your Business – A Real-Life Fraud Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 25:20


    Payment fraud, including scams, are major risks which impact businesses of all size. In this episode, you will hear first-hand from a real life victim of Fraud. We discuss the human impact of fraud and outline some vital tips which can help protect your business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Seizing opportunities from the growth of Intra-ASEAN trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 16:30


    ASEAN is an extremely exciting economic region which has proven a viable alternative to multi-national corporates looking to diversity their manufacturing hubs. In this episode, you'll hear from our industry experts and gain valuable insights as they explore the opportunities and challenges of intra-ASEAN trade, and the growth potential for businesses operating within this dynamic market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HSBC Non-Bank Financial Institutions Stories “Collaboration with Zing”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 33:33


    The HSBC Non-Bank Financial Institutions brings to you Stories Podcast series. In this episode you'll hear directly from the CEO of Zing and their product lead on how HSBC GPS supported them through their concept, evolution and the future of Zing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    UK - Value-based pricing vs. The Billable hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 30:23


    In our latest podcast, we explore what exactly is meant by value-based pricing, the benefits it can bring to firms and how they can go about implementing it. To tackle this important topic, our Head of Professional and Business Services, Victoria Ritchie, is joined by two speakers with vast experience of working with firms on implementing value-based pricing, Shaun Jardine and Rhondalynn Korolak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Transformative power of digital payments in ASEAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 15:58


    Ambitious businesses are looking for growth opportunities in ASEAN. In this episode, you'll hear from our industry experts discussing how digital payment solutions are revolutionising the way businesses operate and consumers transact in this rapidly growing and dynamic market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NBFI Stories – How GPS supported Mastercard using Virtual Accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 5:47


    Hear directly from Mastercard on how the HSBC GPS deal team supported them using the Virtual Account solution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NBFI Stories - Virtual Accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 6:24


    Learn how the GPS deal team overcome a hurdle for a client by using the Virtual Account solution Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New economy business opportunities in ASEAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 15:30


    Ambitious businesses are looking for new economy opportunities in ASEAN, a rapidly growing an dynamic region. In this episode, you'll hear from our industry experts exploring emerging trends and sectors such as digital transformation, e-commerce, and the thriving innovative ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Behind the Analytics: Deeper into B2B Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 9:52


    In episode two, “Behind the Analytics: Deeper into B2B Data”, HSBC's Erwan Le Grand, European Head of Commercialisation & Account Management, Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions and Paytech's Vince Eavis, Managing Director delve into the topic of AI and its implications on sourcing information for commercial business. Join us for quick insights as five questions are explored and answered in just 5 minutes, providing a concise yet informative look into the world AI in B2B innovation.For more information visit: https://www.europe.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/products-and-solutions/hsbc-corporate-cards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emerging Trends in Embedded Payments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 7:49


    In episode 3 of our podcast series, explore the latest trends and innovations in the field of virtual card integration with corporate platforms like Coupa, as discussed in this podcast featuring Dave Brown from HSBC and Darren Blair from Coupa.Discover how embedded payments streamline procurement processes, enhance user experience and leverage AI for fraud detection and supplier risk management. Expect continued growth in virtual card adoption, with a future focus on mobile wallet integrations for seamless, secure payments.For more information visit: https://www.europe.business.hsbc.com/en-gb/products-and-solutions/hsbc-corporate-cards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Investing in Indonesia: the rising global economic powerhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 18:48


    Indonesia's allure lies in its youthful population, vibrant digital economy, ample resources, and strategic geographical positioning, making it an appealing prospect for investors seeking new horizons. With ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment and enhance infrastructure and regulatory frameworks, Indonesia presents a wealth of opportunities for those considering venturing into this dynamic market Tune in to this podcast featuring Charles Kho, Country Head of Multinationals & International Subsidiary Banking at HSBC Indonesia, in conversation with Nurul Ichwan, Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment/Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board, as they shed light on the flourishing economy of Indonesia and it's potential for business expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Enter the Year of the Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 19:55


    Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde kick off 2024 with a special podcast outlining our key views for Asian markets and economics in the year ahead.For more content from HSBC Global Research, follow us on LinkedIn: #HSBCResearchDisclosures and Disclaimers: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/61/kmzgfJ9Find out more about HSBC Global Research: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/en-gb/campaigns/global-research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Working towards clean energy supplies in the UAE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 26:32


    In this podcast, we explore the UAE's energy transition journey. We look at TAQA, the UAE's biggest utility company, which has ambitions to reduce energy emissions whilst also increasing the share of renewable energy they deploy globally. As part of its transition, TAQA issued its first green bond in early 2023 to help fund its various green projects, with the help of HSBC as Joint Lead Manager and Bookrunner. HSBC also acted as Joint Green Structurer on TAQA's newly established Green Finance Framework.Guests Stephen Ridlington, CFO, TAQA, and Ahmed Hashem, Head of Coverage, Abu Dhabi, Global Banking & Markets, HSBC, join host Fatima Galadari, Vice President, Abu Dhabi Government Coverage, Global Banking & Markets, HSBC, for this conversation.For more insights and reports visit HSBC's Centre of Sustainable Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unlocking lock up: How law firms can release cash lock-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 21:04


    Reducing your cash lock up cycle and releasing trapped cash can have an immensely positive aspect on the viability of a law firm. Get practical tips on how to address cash lock up for your firm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HSBC Transition Pathways: From supply gaps to opportunities in the materials industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 35:02


    The transition to net zero relies heavily on copper, lithium, nickel and many other key natural resources. Can supply meet the expected demand? What steps is the industry taking to expand production? Are we at risk from shortages of key materials needed in the coming years? In this episode, we answer all of these questions, plus look at key opportunities in the minerals and materials space. Guests Leonardo Buizza, Lead Supply Chains and Materials Analyst, The Energy Transitions Commission, Sophie Lu, Global Head of Heavy Industry Decarbonisation, HSBC, and Michael Willoughby, Global Head of Metals, Mining and Transition Materials, HSBC, join host Zoë Knight, Managing Director and Group Head, HSBC Centre of Sustainable Finance, for this conversation. For more information on insights discussed in this episode visit HSBC Transition Pathways: Industrials and Chemicals.For more insights and reports visit HSBC's Centre of Sustainable Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HSBC Transition Pathways: Opportunities and challenges of retrofitting in Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 27:54


    Retrofitting existing buildings to make them more sustainable is a growing trend as the real estate industry looks to meet net zero targets. In this podcast, we examine the potential of retrofitting to reduce energy emissions. We look at how it works, what investors and developers can expect, and what the financials are in the current market, from both a UK and Asia perspective. Guests Matt Mason, Partner and Head of Development at Crosstree Real Estate Partners in the UK, and Annie Feng, Sustainability Lead for Asia Pacific at Arcadis, join host Vivian Wong, Director of Real Estate Finance, HSBC Hong Kong to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the sector. For more information on HSBC's Transition Pathways Real Estate findings discussed in the episode visit here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NBFI Stories “The success with MooMoo"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 9:30


    Join HSBC NBFI Stories podcast series discussing capabilities for Non-Bank Financial Institutions, bringing you direct feedback from our valued clients, offering you an authentic glimpse on the customers and from our stakeholders who were of part the journey. Episode 1, “The success with MooMoo” features Gavin Chia, CEO MooMoo, Gaurav Mahant - Senior Sales Manager, Eunice Lim – Relationship Manager, Lee Meng Teo – Product Manager. They discussed how HSBC worked with MooMoo to win the Best Payments and Collection Solution In The Asset Awards 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Transforming Supply Chain Resilience: The Power of Virtual Cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 12:02


    In episode 2 of our three part series, HSBC and Coupa collaboratively explore the potential of virtual cards to revolutionize supply chain resilience and bolster support for smaller suppliers. David Brown from HSBC and Darren Blair from Coupa emphasize the significance of timely payments, highlighting how they can significantly enhance the cash flow of smaller suppliers, enabling them to make critical investments and ensure a robust supply chain. Virtual cards are showcased as efficient tools that streamline payment procedures, offer real-time visibility and reporting capabilities, fostering trust and nurturing stronger relationships between buyers and suppliers. As businesses increasingly recognize the value of supporting smaller suppliers, virtual cards emerge as a vital tool in creating a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable supply chain ecosystem. Join us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HSBC & Paytech: Revolutionizing B2B Decisions with Advanced Analytics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 8:22


    Join the conversation with HSBC's Erwan Le Grand, European Head of Commercialisation & Account Management, Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions and Paytech's Vince Eavis, Managing Director, as they explore the transformative impact of data in AI in financial services. Discover how data diagnostics can pinpoint opportunities and improve corporate card programmes. Dive into insightful discussions on data analysis, supplier relationships, and the future of data-driven finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Future of Digital Payments and Procurement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 10:22


    Join HSBC and Coupa in part 1 of our 3-part podcast series discussing the transformation of the digital payments and procurement landscape.Episode 1, “The Future of Digital Payments and Procurement” features Darren Blair, Senior Director, Strategic Bank & Treasury Partnerships, Coupa and David Brown BSc(Hons), Senior Commercialisation Manager, Europe Corporate Cards, Global Payments Solutions , HSBC. The pair examine how businesses using virtual cards can set spending limits, control spending categories, track their business expenses in real-time, enabling better budget allocation and simplified overall reconciliation.For more information visit: business.hsbc.com/corporate-cards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rediscover the MENAT - ASEAN Corridor: Emerging opportunities along the thousand-year-old trade route

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 16:30


    The Middle East economy is once again in full swing, and growth in ASEAN continues to outpace much of the rest of the world. In this episode we will explore the latest trends on investment and trade, as well as emerging opportunities in MENAT and ASEAN, two of the world's most dynamic regions. This podcast features Khalid Alkadi, Managing Director of International Banking at HSBC MENAT, Harish Venkatesan, Managing Director and Country Head of International Banking at HSBC Singapore, and Ian Tandy MBE, Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Trade and Receivables Finance, HSBC Asia Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The future of supply chain: Building resilience and managing risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 21:24


    Now more than ever, companies are looking to diversify and increase the resilience of their supply chains as the macroeconomic environment continues to evolve in Asia and globally. In this episode, you'll hear from industry express discussing supply chain transparency, digitisation and sustainability that are reshaping the business models across Southeast Asia, and how they're navigating the global trade landscape. This podcast features Michael Hardwick, Chief Financial Officer, Cotton On Group, Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director, Thailand & South East Asia, Hutchison Ports, Peter Liddell, Global Operations Centre of Excellence Lead and Partner, KPMG, and Ian Tandy MBE, Managing Director, Co-Head of Global Trade and Receivables Finance, Asia-Pacific, HSBC, in a discussion moderated by Asanka Abeyasinghe, Head of Global Trade and Receivables Finance, Sri Lanka & Maldives, HSBC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    China's clearly spending again, so what's up with its markets?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 15:11


    Herald van der Linde and Fred Neumann return to the podcast studio to discuss why, following the Golden Week consumer spending spree, Chinese equities still aren't giving investors much to get excited about. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/51/QBn6CRG Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Corporate action on biodiversity and natural capital

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 32:05


    In this episode, we reflect on outcomes from the recent COP15 meeting and drivers for financial institutions and corporates to mitigate biodiversity loss. We speak with Walmart, a global retailer that is working to implement practices to stem the tide of biodiversity loss and natural capital destruction throughout its supply chain, alongside the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure to understand the development of their framework and how its supporting action. Natalie Blyth, Global Head of Sustainability, Commercial Banking at HSBC, hosts guests Marine de Bazelaire, Managing Director & Group Advisor on Natural Capital, Corporate Sustainability at HSBC; Nathalie Borgeaud, TNFD, Lead Financial Markets Stakeholder Engagement; and Gregory Bohrer, Director Natural Capital at Walmart. For more information on how HSBC is supporting businesses in their transition to net zero, visit here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sustainability Pioneers: Growth in the EV market with Blink Charging

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 29:50


    Join us for a fascinating discussion on electric vehicles and the future of the grid, alongside macro and financing trends on the sector. In 2021, transportation accounted for 37% of all CO2 emissions from end‐use sectors, according to the International Energy Agency. Addressing emissions from this segment of the economy has become an essential part of reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Hear from Michael Rama, Chief Financial Officer at EV tech company Blink Charging, in discussion with Martin Richards, Global Head of Sustainable Finance in HSBC's Commercial Banking division and President of HSBC Ventures, as they explore the growth and business model of Blink Charging, EV adoption, technology and financing. To find out how HSBC is supporting other clients on their sustainable ambitions, visit here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    HSBC Transition Pathways: Unlocking the energy pathway - Talk Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 24:13


    In our new mini-series ‘Transition Pathways', we'll be having conversations about some of the most carbon intensive industries. We'll explore how they're moving forward on the path to net zero and examining some of the macro drivers, demands and innovation influencing their strategies. In our first episode, we discuss the survey findings from 300 global energy companies which reveal how they are making the transition to a more sustainable future, with HSBC's Group Head of Climate Transition, Seb Henbest. If you would like to explore more of the findings discussed in this episode or further insights relating to Transition Pathways visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Biodiversity in the context of climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 29:46


    Biodiversity is increasingly being recognised as a key component of ESG and sustainability. In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion about biodiversity and nature-related financial disclosures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Under the Banyan Tree -Asia in 2023: Economics and equities in the Year of the Rabbit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 17:32


    Fred Neumann and Herald van der Linde discuss the key issues shaping Asian economies and equity markets in 2023, including interest rates, inflation and China's grand re-opening. Disclaimer: https://www.research.hsbc.com/R/51/czw7wxr Stay connected and access free to view reports and videos from HSBC Global Research follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/hsbcresearch/ or click here: https://www.gbm.hsbc.com/insights/global-research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New approaches to old problems with Jasmine Crowe-Houston – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 27:31


    Hear from Jasmine Crowe-Houston, CEO of Goodr, a company that leverages technology to help solve hunger and food waste. Jasmine speaks about how her journey to help the hungry inspired her to approach the problem from a logistics point of view. She discusses being a for-profit business versus a non-profit, finding talent and the search for funding. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with AllBright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Striving for progress not perfection with Crystal Pang – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 23:29


    Crystal Pang, Founder and CEO of the logistics firm Pickupp, talks about what it means to be scrappy, why perfection is not the goal and her most valuable dos and don'ts for being an entrepreneur. Learn about her path to entrepreneurship and how she has navigated running her own business.Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Embracing the shapeshifter spirit with Freddie Harrel – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 30:23


    We speak with Freddie Harrel, Founder and CEO of the game changing hair brand RadSwan. Freddie explains the circuitous path she took to starting her incredibly successful business, what she's learned along the way, and how embracing her inner shapeshifter has served her well. Explore her journey and hear her advice for other entrepreneurs. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Good business is good for business – Inspiring Progressive Business Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 33:51


    In this episode you will meet Arian Simone, entrepreneur, philanthropist and President and Chief Executive Officer of Fearless Fund, which bridges the gap in venture capital funding for women of colour. Arian shares her inspiring story, from starting her first business in college, to starting and growing a successful PR firm in Los Angeles, and finally founding Fearless Fund. She explains why good business is good for business and how she sees that philosophy play out every day.The Inspiring Progressive Business mini-series features business leaders, specialists and HSBC experts on topics that matter the most to businesses like yours. For more information, visit: www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/drive-2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Opening Opportunities in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 15:20


    What are the opportunities in GBA? GBA presents many advantages for businesses, including providing a bridge to mainland China, offering a talented workforce and a population of rising affluence. In this episode, Steve Johnson, Group CFO of PMI Foods, Daniel Chan, Executive Vice President and Head of Greater Bay Area, HSBC and Anna Chu, MD & Head of International Subsidiary Banking, HSBC HK discuss how doing business in GBA can be advantageous for businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unlocking future opportunities for female entrepreneurs in Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 12:50


    Why are women-owned businesses booming in Asia? In this episode, Tieu Yen Trinh, Founder and CEO of Talentnet, and Stephanie Betant, Head of Wholesale Banking, HSBC Vietnam discuss what is driving the rise of female entrepreneurship in Asia and how we can all better support female entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Asia-Pacific's Evolving Payments Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 15:07


    Asia Pacific remains the most developed real-time payments region in the world, with India, Hong Kong, mainland China, and Thailand processing the highest number of transactions last year. The payments landscape in the region is an exciting and fast moving area, fueled by innovation and experiencing rapid change. In this episode, Yvonne Yiu and Manoj Dugar, Co-Heads of Global Payments Solutions, Asia Pacific, HSBC discuss the latest trends in the evolution of the payments landscape, and how corporate treasurers can best capture these opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sustainability Pioneers: Metito making waves in emerging markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 30:02


    In this podcast, we speak with Rami Ghandour, Managing Director of Metito, a water and wastewater solutions company based in Dubai, and Karan Khanna, Director Head of Corporate Sales for the UAE Markets and Securities Services at HSBC. Together they discuss Metito's fascinating history, its ESG goals and how sustainability-linked financing is helping the company grow and achieve its ambitions. For more insights on how we're supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How businesses are implementing the energy transition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 36:16


    During this episode we speak with leaders from different sectors about how they are thinking about and implementing the transition to low and zero carbon energy. What are the challenges they face? How are their business operations evolving in light of the transition? And, how is it all being financed? To find out how HSBC is supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What does a successful COP27 look like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 25:51


    In this episode, Wai-Shin Chan, Head of the Climate Change Centre of Excellence and Global Head of ESG Research at HSBC, talks with Nigel Topping, the UK's High-Level Climate Action Champion, and Jenny McInnes, Group Head of Sustainability Policy & Partnerships at HSBC, about the road to COP27. What has been learned from COP26 and which policies and promises have been acted on? And what can we expect from this year's event? To find out how HSBC is supporting businesses on their sustainable ambitions, click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Evolving your business with Michelle Cordeiro Grant – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 24:50


    Michelle Cordeiro Grant, Founder and CEO of lingerie brand Lively, talks about her business's meteoric growth and eventual sale. She gives tips around evolving your brand, managing corporate culture and growing your workforce as your business accelerates. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Navigating growth with Shradha Sharma – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 31:17


    As your business starts to take off and grow, a whole new set of challenges present themselves. How do you navigate your new leadership position and make sure your vision holds true at scale? Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory, talks about her entrepreneurial journey through the growth stage of her business.Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Leaning in to growth phase of your business with Paula Quazi – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 41:34


    Paula Quazi, Co-Founder of smol, spent her career working for large corporations and consulting before she broke off to start her own business. Offering eco-friendly household products that minimise waste, smol is helping to revolutionise the cleaning products industry. Paula talks about smol's incredible growth over a short period of time and how she believes finding the right talent at the right time is a key part of driving growth for new businesses. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Doing business in Europe: Working capital optimization

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 33:09


    This podcast takes a look at the special considerations for corporates doing business in Europe, with a focus on working capital and managing cash flow. Europe presents a unique regulatory environment that creates specific scenarios for corporates doing business there. How can they leverage the opportunities of the region for success? We examine the region in detail, with a particular focus on what Asian corporates coming to Europe need to know. This podcast features Andreas Bock, Head of Global Liquidity & Cash Management, HSBC Continental Europe; Guillaume Mollo, European Treasurer, Thai Union, Europe; Michele Zaquine, Director, Payment Advisory Europe, HSBC; Donatien Mellet, Director, Global Trade & Receivables Finance, HSBC Continental Europe. It is a special rebroadcast of a webinar that was originally held on 28 July 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nature-based solutions: what they are and how can they help us fight climate change

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 12:25


    Nature-based solutions are increasingly seen as an important tool to fight climate change and biodiversity loss, and support livelihoods but what are they and how do they protect our ecosystems? In this episode, Alison Kahler, Senior Communications Manager and Alpa Bhattacharjee, Head of Corporate Sustainability at HSBC Australia are joined by Hans Krig, Director of Conservation Finance at The Nature Conservancy Australia to discuss the role of nature-based solutions in our future economy. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to fund your business with Julia Elliot Brown – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 31:57


    Julia Elliott Brown, the UK's leading equity fundraising expert and specialist coach and CEO and Founder of Enter the Arena, shares what she knows about raising funding for businesses. She talks about her own experiences raising funding, and how at first she struggled to do so for her own business. She tells the story of what she changed that ultimately made her approach so successful. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Leading by example with Rachel Lim – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 29:16


    Rachel Lim, Co-Founder of the powerhouse fashion brand Love, Bonito, shares her entrepreneurial journey and how connections can help you build your business. She talks about dropping out of college to start her business, approaching people for mentorship and networking opportunities and her philosophy on work-life balance. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to build your network with Edwina Dunn – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 28:19


    Whether you're building a business or building a career, a solid network is invaluable. Edwina Dunn, Founder of The Female Lead, talks about how you build connections during your working life and how the people you meet in your career can come back – and provide invaluable support –sometimes when you least expect it. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The three boards you need to succeed with Lisa Skeet Tatum – Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 28:13


    Lisa Skeet Tatum, founder and CEO of Landit, a career pathing platform, talks about her entrepreneurial journey. She explains her philosophy around the three boards you need to succeed as entrepreneur: your board of directors, your advisory board, and your personal board. Listen to this episode to find out why these three different support systems are so critical to reaching your goals. Inspiring Progressive Female Entrepreneurs is a podcast miniseries produced by HSBC, in partnership with Allbright, that seeks to empower and support women who are on the journey of growing and scaling their business.To access more resources for female entrepreneurs, visit: https://www.business.hsbc.com/business-banking/female-entrepreneur Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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