Podcasts about standard chartered bank

Hannah discusses with Ray how investors should position themselves after the rebound in risk assets, what to expect from the US and China tariff discussions, and the implications of the two central banks' meetings during the week.Speaker:- Hannah Chew, Portfolio Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube. 

In this episode, Steve discusses alternative investments and why you might want to consider these investments, the different types available, their limitations and the trends shaping this dynamic landscape. Read the accompanying report https://av.sc.com/corp-en/nr/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-exploring-alternatives-looking-beyond-traditional-investments-30-april-2025.pdf to find out more.Speaker: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank

Manpreet speaks to Audrey about Trump's likely policies over the next 100 days and what we see as key levels in markets to consider rebalancing our portfolio.Read our latest Weekly Market View here. Speakers:Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered BankAudrey Goh, Head of Asset Allocation,  Standard Chartered Bank

Kate Bravery, Global Leader of Talent Advisory at Mercer, is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan, Mercer's Global Transformation Leader, and Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy and People Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, to discuss The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise, their recently released book.Together, they explore the concept of skills-powered organizations and their transformative potential in the workplace. They discuss the shift from traditional job structures to a focus on skills as the currency of work and highlight the need for organizations to adopt a systemic approach to talent management that aligns with business strategy. Tanuj shares insights from her experience at Standard Chartered Bank, detailing how they integrated skills development into their growth agenda and engaged employees in the transformation process. Ravin stresses the importance of understanding the economic implications of skills-powered practices and the need for organizations to be agile in responding to changing work demands.

Crypto News: Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Bank seek to expand crypto operations in the United States. Coinbase Derivatives, LLC now offers CFTC-regulated futures for XRP. SEC Chair Paul Atkins sworn in today.Show Sponsor -

Fook Hien discusses the US dollar's recent move lower and what it means for investors, especially the significance of risk management. Speaker: - Fook Hien Yap, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

The Trump tariffs have released market mayhem. How is your 60/40 portfolio doing? Should you rejig this classic investment strategy and how can you balance your defensive positioning with the growth potential of your investments? Howie Lim speaks to Audrey Goh from Standard Chartered Bank and Pete Tan from PhillipCapital for insights. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:06 The 60/40 portfolio assessed 03:58 How investors have been reacting 07:45 How 60/40 manages volatility 09:36 Investment opportunities in uncertainty --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Audrey Goh, head of asset allocation at Standard Chartered Bank’s wealth solutions division and Pete Tan, portfolio manager at PhillipCapital Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks 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 Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump tariffs have released market mayhem. How is your 60/40 portfolio doing? Should you rejig this classic investment strategy and how can you balance your defensive positioning with the growth potential of your investments? Howie Lim speaks to Audrey Goh from Standard Chartered Bank and Pete Tan from PhillipCapital for insights. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:06 The 60/40 portfolio assessed 03:58 How investors have been reacting 07:45 How 60/40 manages volatility 09:36 Investment opportunities in uncertainty --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Audrey Goh, head of asset allocation at Standard Chartered Bank’s wealth solutions division and Pete Tan, portfolio manager at PhillipCapital Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks 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 Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Heung, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank discusses how investors should position themselves in Q2, amid global trade tensions and geopolitics. He shares his view why the US is likely to avoid a recession, and equities will rebound once volatility normalizes. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial Forecast S06E10 - Principles of Wealth Management with Paul Njoki, Head of Affluent Banking & Wealth Management, Standard Chartered Bank.

Today's guest is Nick Lewis, Managing Director for the High Risk Client Unit at Standard Chartered Bank. Nick joins today's show to discuss the shifting landscape of fraud prevention and AML compliance in financial services. As governments increasingly shift regulatory responsibilities onto the private sector, banks find themselves at the forefront of both enforcement and risk management. Lewis highlights how sanctions regimes have evolved, pushing financial institutions to shoulder greater due diligence responsibilities with fewer resources. His conversation with Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello also explores the broader implications of this public-private realignment, including the increasing reliance on AI-driven detection methods and the complexities of prioritizing financial crime risks. Lewis underscores the growing role of banks in addressing crimes such as human trafficking, despite the lack of formal mandates, and how AI could enhance collaboration with law enforcement to identify and mitigate emerging threats. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

Leadership changes are constant across the globe. The US is still coming to terms with the new president and his entourage, Germany has a new leadership, and Canada has a new prime minister. In the enterprise world, Unilever and Nissan promoted their internal candidates as global CEOs. Back home, Diageo, LTIMindtree, Honda Cars, DBS and Standard Chartered Bank have all announced new CEOs. In this week's People@work podcast, Kamal Karanth speaks to Dinesh Deo, CEO, Marsh McLennan Global Services (MMGS) India to know more how first impressions can go to make a lot of difference at workplaces. Listen in!

Stephen Grootes speaks to Razia Khan, Managing Director and Chief Economist: Africa and Middle East Global Research at Standard Chartered Bank, about the key areas such as tax increases, spending allocations and economic growth implications. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The US economy appears indestructible. Since the Great Financial Crisis in 2008-09 and throughout the following downturns including the pandemic, consumption quickly bounced back, the labor market tightened and equity markets outperformed peers. This strength had investors coining the term “US exceptionalism” as it increasingly seemed that the greenback and other assets were the best game in town. But risks are building, from China’s DeepSeek cooling demand for AI stocks in the US to President Donald Trump’s tariffs that threaten inflation, spending and growth. Could these risks unseat the US exceptionalism trade? Is that era potentially behind us? Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer of Standard Chartered Bank, doesn’t think so, and explains why he believes the trade is here to stay – at least for now. He joins John Lee and Katia Dmitrieva on the Asia Centric podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standard Chartered said it would hand back $1.5 billion more to shareholders as it reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates, boosted by a strong performance in its trading and wealth business. Standard Chartered Bank CFO Diego De Giorgi speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edwards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of digital engagement is here. Banking industry veteran Alex Manson, CEO of SC Ventures, Standard Chartered Bank’s innovation, fintech, investment and ventures arm, shares his perspectives on immersive technologies transforming how people experience and engage with events, e-commerce and tourism. Alex also talks about his upcoming book, Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained, Rewiring the DNA in Banking which aims to resonate with people wanting to transform businesses and adapt to the changing world. The book offers a behind-the-scenes look at how SC Ventures, embraced disruption to thrive in an era of rapid change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Ben Ashby and Tom Threlfall, CFA, chat with James Harris, Chief Commercial Officer of Zodia Custody. James shares his journey through various traditional finance institutions, including Citi Group and Standard Chartered Bank and his eventual pivot into crypto. Compared to other areas of investment, crypto is still a maturing sector, but its rise to fame has been pretty dramatic. James explores how the world of crypto and digital assets has adapted and matured over the last few years. Using his wealth of experience James breaks down what digital asset custody is, and why it's pivotal to the future of digital assets.

Speaking at Eco-Business's Sharpening the ESG focus: CSO Outlook 2025 dialogue held on 21 January in Singapore, Jaclyn Dove, global head of sustainable finance for Standard Chartered Bank and Mervyn Tang, Asia Pacific head of sustainability for asset management firm Schroders, joined a panel discussion moderated by Eco-Business founder Jessica Cheam. Tune in as they discuss: 2025's sustainable finance and investment outlook Do global net zero alliances have a future? Transition finance as a huge opportunity for Asia The region's pragmatic net zero agenda

AI was the talk of the town at Davos 2025, which focused on ‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age'. At last year's summit climate change held centre stage, but significant headwinds now threaten the progress that's been made. A climate-sceptic president has been elected in the US, promising to pull out of international climate negotiations; inaction at Cop29 left many attendees despondent; and, despite a rapidly expanding share of renewables, global emissions are still growing. When the tides seem to be turning against climate action, how are leaders responding? Are they justifying climate action in new ways and using different language to discuss it? How are they creating consensus for action now that climate consensus seems in doubt? What narratives are unfolding around climate action? And what is stopping more from being done? For the first episode of the Women in Climate podcast series, GIB Asset Management, a sustainability-focused investment firm, hosted a round-table at Davos where extraordinary women leaders in the climate space discussed how they maintain momentum for climate action within their industries. Host of the series Naomi Kerbel, who is the director of communications at SEC Newgate UK, spoke to Katherine Garrett-Cox, chief executive of GIB Asset Management, Marisa Drew, chief sustainability officer at Standard Chartered Bank, Dr Rhian-Mari Thomas, chief executive of the Green Finance Institute, and Dr Manar Al Moneef, chief investment officer at Neom.

David Whyte is a poet philosopher, and is the author of twelve books of poetry and five books of prose, including his latest, Consolations II, the Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words, which further explores what David calls “the conversational nature of reality.” His 2017 TED talk has had over 1.2 million views where with his signature charm and searching insight, he meditates on the frontiers of the past, present and future, sharing two poems inspired by his niece's hike along El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.  David Whyte's sessions have been woven in to long term executive leadership programs with organisations such as Mattel, Standard Chartered Bank, The Gap, Boeing, AstraZenica, and Novartis, and he is an Associate at the Said Business School.  He draws from hundreds of memorised poems of his own, and other beloved poets and he speaks to his body of work he has developed working with organisations for over 25 years, around Conversational Leadership, speaking to audiences all of the globe with his inimitable gifts. He has also hosted a live online series, Three Sundays, every other month since 2020. David holds a degree in marine zoology and has traveled extensively, including living and working as a naturalist guide in the Galapagos Islands and leading anthropological and natural-history expeditions in the Andes, Amazon, and Himalayas. He is the recipient of two honorary degrees: from Neumann University in Pennsylvania and Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. David grew up with a strong, imaginative influence from his Irish mother among the hills and valleys of his father's Yorkshire and now makes his home in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.  It was truly an honour to have this conversation with David, coming to us all the way from Costa Rica, as he prepares to visit Australia again. As we commenced the year with tragedy again dominating our screens, and the sense that the ground we're upon just got that little bit shakier, David's wisdom is like a balm. Many people who have had the fortune to be in the same room as David would implore you to take that opportunity if it ever arose – and so do we. His masterful storytelling, poetry and philosophy truly transforms. We're hosting three workshops across Byron Bay and Sydney with David in February, head over to our website at Community to learn more and book.   Growing Your Business and Impact Talk to us today about how we can grow your capacity to level up your business and impact with our fully trained and managed outsourced marketing solutions - delivered by our digital heroes armed with good strategy, the latest tech and big smiles.  Learn more at humansofpurpose.com Promotional Partnerships Like what we are serving up on Humans of Purpose? Our promotional campaigns have delivered great marketing and sales outcomes and ROI for our partners to date.  Whether you're seeking a 1-month, 2-month or season sponsorship, follow the flow below to become a partner before we run out of our remaining promotional slots for 2024.  Click Here to learn more about collaborating on a custom campaign package. Ready to partner? Just complete this short Partner Enquiry Form and we'll be in touch. Gold Membership Want a premium listening experience that directly supports us to keep making the podcast?  Join current members Michael, Pravati, Noel, Kathy, Andrew 1, Andrew 2, Chris, Nikki, Margaret, Ben, Misha, Sarah and Geoff and enjoy our range of member benefits:  Premium dedicated podcast feed Removal of all three ads per episode Early access to all episodes Full transcripts of all episodes Brokered intros to all podcast guests Ask me anything page access To take up this great offer, just head to our Gold Member page today. CREDITS Music intro and outro on this podcast was written and performed by Keyo Rhodes, with Harrison McGregor on drums and percussion. Sound engineering and mastering by Lachlan McGregor.  

In a world where skills gaps are widening and job demands are evolving at unprecedented rates, understanding how to gain a "skills advantage" is critical for organizations to stay competitive. In this episode, Anish Lalchandani, author of The Skills Advantage, delves into his insights on bridging skills gaps, building resilient teams, and preparing organizations for the future. Anish walks us through his approach, discussing how the right skills strategy can shift a team from good to exceptional and position L&D as a driver of business transformation. Whether you're a leader looking to upskill your team or an L&D professional aiming to create a sustainable skills strategy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. KEY TAKEAWAYS The established approach to L&D is no longer enough. L&D needs to go beyond business alignment and take the lead in equipping our businesses to thrive in the future. You don´t have the wrong people, they have the wrong skills. Employees need to be convinced that upskilling benefits them and the business. A huge proportion of executive transitions fail, and we need to address this. What is going on in the market and industry helps you identify future skill needs. Use technology to help with your data analysis and become more agile. When you demonstrate impact, you get permission to do more. BEST MOMENTS “The established approach to L&D is no longer enough.” “Reskilling is a long-term game, start now.” “We need to hold ourselves accountable to actual upskilling and not just providing learning.” “You don´t have the wrong people, they have the wrong skills.” “The risk of relying on firing and hiring is extraordinary.” Anish Lalchandani Bio Anish Lalchandani is the author of the book ‘The Skills Advantage: A Human-Centered, Sustainable and Scalable Approach to Reskilling’. Having held leadership roles at leading firms like A.P. Moller Maersk (current), General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank and other organizations, he has developed extensive expertise in Talent, OD, Leadership and HR Strategy. In addition to being a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, he is also a certified professional coach and mentor to start-up founders. Several publications, including Economic Times, Thinkers360, LeadersHum and HRD, rate him as one of the top influencers in HR and the Future of Work. You can follow and connect with Anish via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishlalchandanichro The Skills Advantage Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/240295107435453 The Skills Advantage Book: https://www.anishlalchandani.com/book VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James David James is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment. David is the host of The Learning & Development Podcast, which has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 30,000 LinkedIn followers, he continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company. CONTACT METHOD Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

Tatiana Antonelli-Abella is joined by Ali Tariq Khan, Senior Advisor for ESG Matters at Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), a leading corporate, institutional and trade finance bank in Saudi Arabia with a strategic partnership with HSBC Group. In this current role, Ali's ESG responsibilities include disclosures, governance, policy, training, net-zero commitments and he leads multiple industry initiatives as well. Ali is a seasoned banker with 20 years of experience with strategic positions at Standard Chartered Bank and the HSBC Group across multiple geographies both worldwide and in the Middle East. This episode is part of Our Land, Our Future, a special mini-series of Forward Talks by Goumbook focused on land restoration and combating desertification. This special series is brought to you in partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank. Find out more at: https://www.sab.com/esg/.

In an age where the modern workplace is rapidly evolving, a growing chorus of designers and workplace strategists are championing a radical new approach - one that reconnects us with the natural world. At the heart of this movement is the principle of biophilic design, which seeks to infuse our built environments with the rejuvenating power of nature.We speak with Collin Burry, design director at global architecture firm Gensler and Allison English, co-founder of workplace experience consultancy Aéto Strategy, who are both speaking at the Workspace Design Show in London on 26-27th February 2024. https://workspaceshow.co.uk"We are sensory beings," explains Collin Burry, design director at global architecture firm Gensler. "Designing for the full range of human senses - sight, sound, touch - is crucial if we want to create spaces that truly nourish and inspire people." Collin, who has transformed the interiors of iconic brands like Apple and Dolby, believes the workplace of the future must move beyond bare functionality to address our deep-seated need for connection with the natural world.Allison English, co-founder of workplace experience consultancy Atos Strategy, agrees. "Sometimes we forget that we, as humans, are not designed to be sitting at desks staring at screens all day," she reflects. "We evolved to be in nature, to thrive in environments that stimulate all our senses." Allison's work has shown how biophilic design - from verdant living walls to soothing natural soundscapes - can have a profound impact on employee wellbeing and productivity. The benefits are backed by a growing body of research. Studies have found that exposure to natural elements can lower stress levels, boost cognitive function and even reduce absenteeism.To find out more about both Collin and Allison's practices, visithttps://www.gensler.com/people/collin-burryhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/aéto-strategy/To meet them in person register and come to the Workspace Design Show in London on 26-27th February 2024. https://workspaceshow.co.uk. Hope to see you there!In an age where the modern workplace is rapidly evolving, a growing chorus of designers and workplace strategists are championing a radical new approach - one that reconnects us with the natural world. At the heart of this movement is the principle of biophilic design, which seeks to infuse our built environments with the rejuvenating power of nature. We speak with Collin Burry, design director at global architecture firm Gensler and Allison English, co-founder of workplace experience consultancy Aéto Strategy, who are both speaking at the Workspace Design Show in London on 26-27th February 2024. https://workspaceshow.co.uk"We are sensory beings," explains Collin. "Designing for the full range of human senses - sight, sound, touch - is crucial if we want to create spaces that truly nourish and inspire people." Collin, who has transformed the interiors of iconic brands like Apple and Dolby, believes the workplace of the future must move beyond bare functionality to address our deep-seated need for connection with the natural world. Allison agrees. "Sometimes we forget that we, as humans, are not designed to be sitting at desks staring at screens all day," she reflects. "We evolved to be in nature, to thrive in environments that stimulate all our senses." Allison's work has shown how biophilic design - from verdant living walls to soothing natural soundscapes - can have a profound impact on employee wellbeing and productivity. The benefits are backed by a growing body of research. Studies have found that exposure to natural elements can lower stress levels, boost cognitive function and even reduce absenteeism. "It's about creating spaces that make people feel cared for," says Collin. "When you walk into a workplace that's infused with natural materials, textures and greenery, it communicates the organisation's values in a powerful way." Yet, as both Collin and Allison acknowledge, driving this shift requires overcoming entrenched mindsets. "For too long, workplace design has been driven by the bottom line, not the human experience," laments Bury. "We need to get past this idea that sustainability and wellbeing are at odds with good design." Encouragingly, pioneering companies are leading the way. Allison cites the example of Standard Chartered Bank, which has used data-driven insights to create "the world's healthiest building" - complete with vertical farms, outdoor terraces and carefully curated natural elements. As we emerge from the upheaval of the pandemic, the designers believe this biophilic revolution is just getting started. "This is about reconnecting with our roots, with what it means to be human," says Collin. "The workplaces of the future won't just be efficient - they'll be truly life-enhancing."To find out more about both Collin and Allison's practices, visithttps://www.gensler.com/people/collin-burry https://www.linkedin.com/company/aéto-strategy/ To meet them in person register and come to the Workspace Design Show in London on 26-27th February 2024. https://workspaceshow.co.uk. Hope to see you there!https://workspaceshow.co.uk/speaker-allison-english https://workspaceshow.co.uk/speaker-collin-burry Have you got a copy of the Journal? You can now subscribe to the digital edition or purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xDid you miss the Biophilic Design Conference? Did you know you can buy a catch up ticket here and watch anytime you like on demand? www.biophilicdesignconference.comCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign

In this episode Ari sits down with René Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered Bank and Esme Hodson, Chief Compliance Office at, SC Ventures to discuss how the bank is building the bridge from TradFi to DeFi through partnerships, innovation in blockchain technology, compliance, and investment in cryptocurrency infrastructure. As the traditional financial system becomes more decentralized, Standard Chartered is working to shape the future of finance. Today's Guest René Michau, Global Head, Digital Assets, Standard Chartered Esme Hodson, Chief Compliance Officer, SC Ventures Host: Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy, TRM Labs

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen teamed up with a left-wing coalition to topple the French government, pitching the country into a prolonged period of turbulence that's likely to further unsettle investors. For reaction and analysis, hosts Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo speak with Bloomberg Daybreak Europe host Stephen Carroll, reporting live from our Paris bureau and Steven Englander, global head of G10 FX Research at Standard Chartered Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen teamed up with a left-wing coalition to topple the French government, pitching the country into a prolonged period of turbulence that's likely to further unsettle investors. For reaction and analysis, hosts Tim Stenovec and Emily Graffeo speak with Bloomberg Daybreak Europe host Stephen Carroll, reporting live from our Paris bureau and Steven Englander, global head of G10 FX Research at Standard Chartered Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khurram Hilal, CEO Group Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

Bitcoin could be worth $125,000 by the end of the year if the Republican Party dominates the United States Congress after the Nov. 5 elections, Standard Chartered Bank analyst Geoff Kendrick predicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership Danny talks to Tomas Skoumal. Tomas Skoumal is Co-founder, Co-president and Chairman at Dyna.Ai, leveraging nearly 24 years of extensive experience in retail banking and consumer finance. Prior to his tenure at Dyna.Ai, he held the position of Managing Director, Global Head of Loans at Standard Chartered Bank, overseeing the overall profit and loss of personal loan portfolios across 27 countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Dyna.Ai is a leading artificial intelligence technology service company headquartered in Singapore. They are dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of audience operations and risk management by leveraging systems, analytics, and AI-based operation solutions. Their focus is to leverage cutting-edge AI techniques to foster business digitalization and intelligentization. A wide range of institutions are served, including traditional banks, digital banks, fintech companies, insurance firms, and various other types of organizations. In the episode Danny and Tomas discuss how nowadays AI is everywhere, it's the word on the tip of everyones tongue, but what is it that excites Tomas the most about AI today, and why? Plus: The most exciting use cases for AI on the market today How to simplify AI for your users to ensure simple access to your solutions The key challenges and opportunities when it comes to widespread use of AI within financial services and banking specifically The future of fintech and a world where AI augments human capabilities and drives unprecedented levels of innovation and efficiency The role AI will play with regards to the future of digital transformation Are you getting every episode of Digital Transformation & Leadership in your favourite podcast player? You can find us Apple Podcasts and Spotify to subscribe.

Analysts say decisive policy stance bodes well for investment inflow分析人士称，果断的政策立场是投资流入的好兆头The renminbi rallied to its strongest level in more than a year and Chinese equities continued their rebound on Wednesday, after a potent policy package lifted investors' confidence in the Chinese economy, which is expected to sail through headwinds.25日，人民币汇率升至一年多来的最高水平，中国股市继续反弹。此前，强有力的一揽子政策提振了投资者对中国经济的信心，预计中国经济将逆风前行。Economists, investment banks and asset managers said that policymakers' more decisive stance to shore up the economy, a global interest rate cut cycle, and low asset valuations have combined to make it a potentially good time to invest in Chinese financial assets, which are expected to attract more foreign inflow in the months ahead.经济学者、投资银行和资产管理公司表示，决策者在支撑经济方面采取的更为果断的立场、全球降息周期以及低资产估值等因素结合在一起，使得现在可能成为投资中国金融资产的好时机，预计未来几个月中国金融资产将吸引更多外资流入。However, they cautioned that the forecast may be contingent upon the implementation of further policy support to address economic challenges, with the most urgent priorities being additional fiscal spending to bolster domestic demand and direct funding to alleviate property sector woes.然而，他们提醒，这一预测可能取决于为应对经济挑战而实施的进一步政策支持，目前最紧迫的是增加财政支出以促进国内需求，并提供直接资金以缓解房地产行业的困境。On Wednesday, the renminbi, or Chinese yuan, rose to 6.9951 against the US dollar in the offshore market, up 158 basis points from the previous close and past the 7-per-dollar milestone for the first time in 16 months.25日，离岸人民币对美元汇率升至 6.9951，较前一交易日收盘价涨158个基点，16 个月来首次升破7.0元关口。Guan Tao, global chief economist at BOCI China, said that the renminbi's rally is attributable to both Tuesday's policy release, which strengthened investors' confidence in China's economy, and the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut last week, which narrowed the yield spreads between US and Chinese bonds.中银证券全球首席经济学家管涛表示，人民币汇率上涨的原因在于24日发布的政策提振了投资者对中国经济的信心，以及美联储上周降息缩小了中美两国国债收益率利差。Looking ahead, Guan said the renminbi is likely to register two-way fluctuations against the dollar, with limited possibility of one-sided, drastic appreciation because uncertainties remain surrounding the Fed's pace of rate cuts, including that the Fed might even reconsider rate hikes if the US economy turns out to be overheated.展望未来，管涛认为，人民币对美元汇率可能会出现双向波动，单边大幅升值的可能性有限，因为美联储的降息步伐仍存在不确定性，如果美国经济过热，美联储甚至可能重新考虑加息。Moreover, the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, is expected to take measures to prevent any renminbi exchange rate overshooting if needed, and has accumulated rich experience in this regard, said Guan, who had served as head of the Balance of Payments Department at the State Administration of Foreign Exchange.此外，曾任国家外汇管理局国际收支司司长的管涛表示，中国人民银行作为中国的中央银行，在这方面积累了丰富的经验，预计会在必要时采取措施防止人民币汇率超调。Guan added that in the base case scenario, in which the United States achieves a soft landing while the Fed continues rate cuts, foreign institutions may continue to boost holdings in renminbi-denominated bonds, especially treasury bonds.管涛补充，在美国实现软着陆而美联储继续降息的基本情况下，境外机构可能会继续增持人民币债券，尤其是国债。As of August, overseas institutions' holdings in China's interbank bond market had risen for 12 consecutive months, an increase in foreign holdings of as much as 1.34 trillion yuan ($190.7 billion), according to the PBOC's Shanghai head office.中国人民银行上海总部的数据显示，截至8月份，境外机构已连续12个月增持境内银行间市场债券，累计增持规模高达1.34万亿元人民币（1907亿美元）。Upbeat sentiment乐观的情绪The upbeat sentiment was seen in the A-share market as well. The Shanghai Composite Index went up 1.16 percent to Wednesday's close of 2,896.31 points, extending a jump of 4.15 percent on Tuesday, the biggest rise in about four years.A股市场也出现乐观情绪。上证综指25日收盘涨1.16%，报2896.31点，延续了24日4.15%的涨幅，创下约四年来的最大涨幅。"I believe that this may be a good time to revisit Chinese stocks," said David Chao, global market strategist for the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan) at Invesco, a global investment management company.景顺亚太区（日本除外）全球市场策略师赵耀庭表示：“我认为现在可能是重新审视中国股票的好时机。”Chao said China has fired off a meaningful monetary stimulus salvo, which may potentially usher trillions of renminbi in liquidity if fully implemented, sending a strong signal that the government is responding to economic headwinds.赵耀庭认为，中国已经打响了有意义的货币刺激战，如果政策全面实施，可能会释放万亿元流动性，表明政府正在应对经济逆风的强烈信号。Major package一揽子政策On Tuesday, China's top financial regulators unveiled a set of measures that some analysts said might be the country's biggest monetary stimulus package following the pandemic.24日，中国最高金融监管机构公布了一系列措施，一些分析人士认为，这可能是疫情之后中国最大的货币刺激计划。This includes a 20 basis point reduction in the seven-day reverse repo rate, a key policy benchmark of interest rates, as well as a 50 basis point cut to rates on existing mortgages and another 50 basis point cut to the reserve requirement ratio, apart from other steps supportive of the property and stock markets.除了其他支持房地产和股票市场的措施外，该计划还包括将作为主要政策利率的7天期逆回购操作利率下调20个基点，将存量房贷利率下调50个基点，将存款准备金率再下调50个基点。The PBOC started to put the package into action by lowering the one-year medium-term lending facility rate, a policy rate, by 30 basis points to 2 percent on Wednesday.25日，中国人民银行将中期借贷便利利率下调30个基点至2%，开始推动一揽子政策落地实施。A Goldman Sachs report said on Wednesday that the latest stimulus package would be strong enough to catalyze a policy-induced rally in shares listed in Hong Kong and on the Chinese mainland, though it would be unlikely to "turn things around fundamentally".高盛25日的一份报告表示，最新的经济刺激计划足以催化中国香港和中国大陆上市股票的政策性反弹，但不太可能“从根本上扭转局面”。The report said a relending program unveiled on Tuesday will allow listed companies to borrow inexpensive money to shore up stock prices and boost investor sentiment, while the stock stabilization fund that is under policy study, if launched, might help fend off systemic risks in the stock market, as indicated by experiences in other markets.报告称，24日公布的再贷款政策将允许上市公司借入低成本资金，以支撑股价和提振投资者情绪，而正在进行政策研究的股票平准基金如果启动，将有助于抵御股市的系统性风险，其他市场的经验也表明了这一点。While the PBOC introduced two new policy tools aimed at boosting stock market liquidity, the China Securities Regulatory Commission released a guideline on Tuesday to encourage mergers and acquisitions and a draft rule to strengthen listed companies' market capitalization management.在央行推出两项旨在提高股市流动性的新政策工具的同时，中国证监会24日发布了鼓励并购的指导意见和加强上市公司市值管理的规定草案。Yet more could be done, with Goldman Sachs saying that "we would turn more aggressive on A shares when signs of property market stabilization emerge or policy momentum further strengthens".然而，还有更多事情可以做，高盛表示：“当房地产市场出现稳定迹象或政策势头进一步加强时，我们将对A股采取更积极的态度。”Ding Shuang, chief economist for Greater China and North Asia at Standard Chartered Bank, underlined the importance of beefing up fiscal support, as "monetary easing would be less effective without proactive fiscal policy".渣打银行大中华及北亚区首席经济师丁爽强调了加强财政支持的重要性，因为“如果没有积极的财政政策，宽松货币政策的效果将大打折扣”。It is likely that the government will increase bond issuance to accelerate government spending, Ding said, adding that investor sentiment could improve if policymakers decide to broaden the use of bond proceeds, especially to reduce home inventory.丁爽认为，政府很可能会增加债券发行以加速政府支出。如果决策者决定扩大债券收益的用途，特别是用于房地产去库存，那么投资者的情绪将会有所改善。Ding said that Standard Chartered Bank analysts retain the base case forecast that the renminbi will stay within the range of between 7 and 7.1 against the dollar by the end of the year.丁爽表示，渣打银行分析师维持基本预测，即人民币对美元汇率到今年年底将保持在7至7.1的区间内。bodev．预示；预言rallyv. 反弹，振作；重整；团结fluctuationn. 波动，涨落soft landing软着陆fiscal policy财政政策

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Prior to Joining Seaco as CIO, Damian Leach held the position of Chief Technology Officer for Workday Asia Pacific and Japan. Prior to his CTO position at Workday Damian spent 13 years in the Banking and Finance industry in Global Technology roles, most recently working for Standard Chartered Bank based in Singapore. Damian led the Digital Transformation program for the Bank to move to the cloud and pioneered Voice Biometric technologies for the retail Banking customers. Prior to coming to Asia, Damian spent many years managing professional services teams to develop core banking interactive technology systems in Europe. Damian is a certified AI professional having studied AI Bias and Governance at NTU and also completed an EMBA in Business Administration focused on Asian Leadership and Entrepreneurship with overseas segments in Wharton Penn university and UC Berkley HaaS. In his spare time Damian coaches, mentors, and is a panelist on startups / innovation contest across Asia. --- In this interview, Damian shares the highlights of how Seaco, a global company HQ in Singapore leverages a network of shipping ports and depots and has over 3million TEUs in circulation. The Seaco IT team in partnership with the business are running a series of experiments with AI and Big data to help it adapt to stay ahead of the curve. While there is a lot of hype surrounding AI, Damian emphasizes the importance of understanding the core business problems before jumping to technology solutions. He introduced the ACE framework (Analytics, Conversational, and Experience) which can help pinpoint the most relevant business cases for AI adoption. For instance, at Seaco, they evaluated 30 potential use cases and narrowed it down to 3 that deliver the biggest boost to productivity and revenue.However, successful AI adoption goes beyond technology. Damian highlights the importance of employee and stakeholder buy-in. This means addressing fears of job displacement and showcasing how AI can actually enhance productivity. For example, he explains how success stories from pilot projects can pave the way for realizing the technology's full impact. He also emphasizes fostering a culture of "psychological safety" where employees feel comfortable experimenting with new technologies. Looking to the future, he acknowledged that AI presents both opportunities and challenges for business leaders. As such, it's essential to have a clear vision and strategy in place, along with a commitment to ongoing learning and development for his employees.Recorded 29th May 2024, ATxSG Singapore Expo, 12.30pm.

Cloud Tech in BankingThe Big Themes:Principles and people-centered transformation: Core principles such as standardizing processes and ensuring data integrity drove Standard Chartered's transformation. The transformation was not merely about technology but about enabling its people to perform their jobs more effectively. This people-centered approach ensured that technological changes translated into real, practical improvements in daily operations.Strategic partnership: SAP provided a robust platform that supported Standard Chartered's data strategy and operational needs across diverse markets. Falk Rieker noted the significance of programs like RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP in facilitating the bank's transition to the cloud, addressing regulatory requirements, and enhancing process efficiencies.Leveraging data and AI for future innovations: With a unified data environment, Standard Chartered can leverage advanced technologies like artificial intelligence to drive better business insights, efficiency, and sustainability efforts. This strategic approach positions the bank to quickly implement new tools and capabilities.The Big Quote: "When we embarked on our transformation, it was not to transform the technology, it was to transform our finance and treasury functions that supported the bank . . . we picked the best platform that would support that target operating model and support that transformation . . . So, we went into this with SAP."

Tim Oldman is the CEO of Leesman and Founder of the Leesman Index - the world leader in measuring and analyzing the experiences of employees in their places of work. Tim is an expert in user experience of the built environment. He explains why we need to be considering whether work environments are supporting employees' activities, needs, and satisfaction. Tim brings his wealth of knowledge to explore and reveal how workplaces—wherever people work—are tools for organizational performance and how we can measure that.      TAKEAWAYS   [02:25] Having always enjoyed building things, Tim studies interior design at college.   [02:51 Tim opts for a shorter course in interior design admitting he is impatient!   [03:22] Tim would love to study at university now with rapid prototyping and other advances.   [04:00] Encouraged by his uncle and tutor, Tim secures his first design job at 16.   [05:36] Tim first works in transport design, realizing the impact of design on bus stations and airports.   [07:06] The attention and detailed science in every aspect of airport design, including signage legibility.   [08:08] Tim wants to apply more and more rigor and science as his career develops.   [09:33] Tim discovers retail design is more numerically driven that he had understood earlier.   [11:27] The shift in retail emphasizing the shopper's brand experience.   [13:26] Tim's time at Vitra exposes him to extraordinary design history and expertise.   [14:20] It was a mind-boggling experience to work on the campus every day for five years!   [15:10] The user-centric design of a new distribution center makes Tim energized and very curious.   [17:22] Using transport examples to illustrate the importance of employee-centric office design.   [18:48] Developing the Leesman Index, Tim encounters naysayers to begin with.   [19:46] Initially provocative, “space is a tool in organizational performance” sticks.   [20:59] How space is a tool in organizational performance.   [21:48] Contrary to expectations, the design community initially resists the Leesman Index.   [23:07] A friend's referral leads to the first successful deployment of the Index.   [23:36] The index reveals engineers' preference for compressed, energetic workspaces.   [24:41] The facilities management industry becomes a key user.   [25:02] Executive leadership teams appreciate data-driven insights.   [26:43] Tim describes the Index's methodology and its impact on workplace design.   [27:50] The Leesman index measures employee activities and their satisfaction with workplace features.   [29:41] ‘Sentiment Superdrivers' are crucial to accommodate to achieve workplace satisfaction.   [32:54] The importance of supporting individual focused work.   [33:29] The pandemic highlights the inadequacies of traditional office designs.   [35:52] Many organizations are now seeking to improve their offices to better support employee needs.   [36:44] The rise of video conferencing underscores the need for better acoustic and visual privacy.   [38:12] Organizations increasingly seek to create offices that employees genuinely want to visit.   [39:45] Tim's new venture aims to help clients improve both remote and office-based work environments.   [42:31] Commute satisfaction correlates with the quality of the office environment.   [45:28] The shift towards higher-quality, more amenity-rich office spaces.   [47:40] Standard Chartered Bank exemplifies successful office space reduction while enhancing quality.   [49:24] Tim advocates for clearly articulating the purpose of office spaces.   [52:15] How Facilities Management can create more technologically advanced, smarter buildings.   [54:09] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: Use evidence and be real, conversational, human. Find out what impacts the human experience as the human dynamic is motivational guidance. Live a day in the life of a frontline employee, experience it yourself.     RESOURCES   Tim Oldman on LinkedIn Leesman's website     QUOTES   "Whether it's an exhibition stand that you're building that's only up for five days, or it's a retail environment, or it's a bus station, or as we now are looking at the impact of office design on the organizational performance of the companies that we're working with.”   "I would leave work in a day feeling more energized than I arrived there in the morning. And I wanted to know why, fundamentally, I couldn't work it out. And that was really where the ideas behind Leesman and the idea of a measurement protocol started to seep through."   “It's all economics driven. Whether it's an exhibition stand that you're building that's only up for five days, or it's a retail environment, or it's a bus station, or as we now are looking at the impact of office design on the organizational performance.”   "Having thought about your day at work in the way that you have, can you tell us what you think about the following things in relation to your workplace? So, does it enable you to work productively? Are you proud of it? Do you enjoy it? Do you think it supports your organization's environmental sustainability standpoint?”    I think the bigger a workplace gets, the harder it is to satisfy everybody, because the more people are in it, the more variability there is in the work that they do and their personalities and their size and their demeanor and all the other things that make us different than individual human beings."

Themes: Burnout, Life Balance, Self Empowerment, Relationships, Healing, Ayurveda, Yoga, Self Care, Self LoveLauren Baptiste is enhancing today's work culture with a simple strategy: prioritize well-being as the "hardest-working" professionals climb the corporate ladder. As a burnout coach, life coach, and consultant on a mission to help women level-up at work and at home, Lauren brings more than 13 years of experience in corporate culture and workplace burnout alongside her knowledge as practitioner of Ayurveda, hormonal health and other evidenced-based modalities. This results in clients shifting from exhausted to energetic, cynical to optimistic, and ineffective to empowered.​Lauren is also an international speaker on the topics of burnout, mindfulness and women in leadership, and has consulted for a wide range of clients including IBM, TD Securities, EY, NFL, Warner Music, Estee Lauder, Standard Chartered Bank and the United Nations. Lauren has been published in many established outlets, such as Forbes, Thrive Global, Medium and Authority Magazine. In this conversation with burnout expert, coach, & speaker Lauren Baptiste of Acheloa Wellness and Empowered Connection Podcast host Daniel Cordua, we dive into these insight topics and helpful tools:- What exactly is “burnout?”- Lauren shares her personal story of burnout and how it brought her into her healing + towards her mission- What are the internal stories + patterns from within that bring us to the external circumstances that lead to burnout?- Living in a culture of over-doing in the West that enables & encourages burnout- The tell-tale signs that we, or someone we love, is going through burnout- How to give ourselves the space in our lives, simple boundaries and the self love to create proper awareness, presence + accountability… & help shift a dynamic that could lead to burnout- Daniel shares his story of burnout as a small business owner in the healing industry- How we can show up for others in our lives if and when they are experiencing burnout- Lauren's 5 step process of rebuilding a foundation within ourselves + our lives that can prevent burnout- How the improper use of the senses to cope with burnout create more damage to ourselves & more cycling into patterns of burnout-How to take on a vision of our our life as a "long game"And much more!Connect with Lauren's work here: acheloawellness.comFollow Lauren on Instagram for burnout tips: @acheloawellness*Connect with Daniel for your Free Discovery Session -  for individuals + couples who are ready to explore, illuminate + empower their lives & their relationshipsSUMMER SALE ! Get 25% OFF all coaching journeys and packages by mentioning Empowered ConnectionPartnership Full of Possibility for 2024 - for couples ready to up-level their partnership and create more intimacy + deeper connection.Find Daily Relationship Tools + Tips & Self Growth + Empowerment Practices with Damodar on Instagram - @empoweredconnection.me*Sponsored by our adored, organic and hand-crafted with intention healing product line Bhava Wellness - RECEIVE 15% OFF  by using the code EMPOWEREDCONNECTION (one word, all caps) at checkout!

Today's episode is a follow-up to our first “best of” compilation in celebration of our 2-year anniversary as the SRI360 podcast. I'm highlighting some of my favorite and most interesting responses from one of the most popular questions in my interviews.Tune in to hear what these world-class investors in sustainable and responsible investing had to say.This episode features:François Bourdon: ESG Investing (02:18)Managing Partner, Nordis Capital. Full episode.Michael O'Leary: Impact Investing & Activism (03:41) Partner and Co-Head of L Catterton Impact Fund. Full episode.Asha Mehta: Quant Investing (04:58)Managing Partner & CIO at Global Delta Capital. Full episode.Jennifer Pryce: Community Investing (06:30)President and CEO of Calvert Impact Capital. Full episode. Liesel Pritzker-Simmons: Family Office Investing (08:44)Co-Founder & Principal, Blue Haven Initiative. Full episode.Mark Dowding: Fixed Income & Sovereign Bonds Investing (10:51)Chief Investment Officer at BlueBay Asset Management. Full episode.Martin Berg: Natural Capital Investing (12:03)CEO of Climate Asset Management. Full episode. Matt Patsky: Public Equities Investing (13:23)CEO & Lead Portfolio Manager of the Trillium ESG Global Equity Strategy. Full episode. Chris Ailman: Sustainable Institutional Investing (14:48)Founder and CEO, Ailman Advisers. Former CIO of CalSTRS. Full episode.Patrick Drum: Faith-Based Investing (16:48)Portfolio Manager of the Sustainable Fixed Income Fund & Amana Participation Fund for Saturna Capital. Full episode.Radha Kuppalli: Real Asset Investing (18:39)Former Managing Director of Impact and Advocacy at New Forests. Full episode.Sharon Vosmek: Venture Capital Investing (19:56)CEO of Astia, Managing Partner of the Astia Fund. Full episode.Charlotte Kaiser: Impact-Driven Forestry Investing (22:27) Head of Impact Finance, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group. Full episode.Adam Swersky: Social Impact Investing (24:11)CEO of Social Finance. Full episode. Marisa Drew: Millennial Investing (25:18)Chief Sustainability Officer of the Standard Chartered Bank in London. Full episode.—About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. —Connect with SRI360°: Sign up for the free weekly email update.Visit the SRI360° PODCAST.Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE.Follow SRI360° on X.Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK. 

In this engaging episode of The Art of Consulting Podcast, host sits down with Lauren Baptiste, a life coach and consultant specializing in workplace burnout and well-being. With over 13 years of experience in corporate culture, Lauren is on a mission to help professionals, particularly women, transition from exhaustion to empowerment. Her unique approach incorporates elements of Ayurveda, hormonal health, and evidence-based modalities, making her insights particularly compelling for anyone looking to improve their work-life balance. Key Topics Discussed: 00:06 - Introduction: Host introduces Lauren Baptiste, emphasizing her mission to enhance work culture by prioritizing well-being. Lauren's diverse background includes expertise in Ayurveda, hormonal health, and evidence-based modalities. She has consulted for a wide range of clients including IBM, TD Securities, EY, NFL, Warner Music, Estee Lauder, Standard Chartered Bank, and the United Nations. 01:11 - Understanding Burnout: Lauren delves into the concept of burnout, highlighting its symptoms such as emotional exhaustion and cynicism. She differentiates between the 'soft' and 'hard' sides of burnout, emphasizing the importance of addressing both for overall well-being. Lauren explains how even high performers can fall prey to burnout, making it crucial to identify and address it early. 05:16 - Urgency of Addressing Burnout: The discussion covers the severe consequences of burnout, including extreme cases leading to suicidal thoughts. Lauren emphasizes the need for immediate intervention and sustainable solutions to prevent such outcomes. She shares stories about the drastic impact of unchecked burnout and stresses the importance of professional help and personal strategies to manage it. 11:03 - Balancing Work and Personal Life: The conversation turns to finding a balance between professional achievements and personal enjoyment. Lauren suggests integrating fun into daily routines while fulfilling career goals to maintain a healthy life balance. She talks about her own experiences and how small changes can make a significant difference in one's outlook and well-being. 18:02 - Empowering Others: Lauren discusses the importance of empowering those around us instead of trying to solve every problem ourselves. She relates this to consulting, where the aim should be to provide tools and knowledge rather than taking on all tasks. Lauren shares practical tips on how to foster empowerment in both personal and professional settings. 23:03 - Authenticity in Different Roles: The conversation touches on authenticity, stressing the importance of being true to our roles in various contexts. Lauren uses the analogy of a UFC fighter to explain how one's behavior should align with the role they are playing. She elaborates on how being authentic within these roles can lead to more meaningful and effective interactions. 27:27 - Importance of Connection: Lauren highlights the impact of loneliness on burnout, especially for consultants. She suggests intentional connection through small gestures like texting friends or arranging meet-ups to foster meaningful relationships and mitigate burnout. Lauren shares personal anecdotes and scientific studies to emphasize the critical role of social connections in maintaining mental health. 30:00 - Final Thoughts: The episode concludes with Lauren reiterating the need for a balance between being a hero in our professional roles and taking care of our own well-being. She encourages listeners to seek support when needed and to maintain objectivity in their roles. Lauren leaves the audience with actionable advice on how to start making positive changes today. Episode Highlights: 00:06: Introduction of Lauren Baptiste, life coach and consultant with a focus on workplace well-being. 01:11: Exploring burnout symptoms and the urgency of addressing them. 05:16: The necessity of balancing professional goals with personal joy. 11:03: Empowering others and maintaining objectivity in consulting roles. 18:02: Authenticity in different roles for personal and professional growth. 23:03: The detrimental impact of loneliness on burnout. 27:27: Intentional connection as a remedy for loneliness and burnout. 30:00: Final thoughts on balancing heroism and personal well-being in professional roles. About Our Guest Today: Lauren Baptiste is enhancing today's work culture with a simple strategy: prioritize well-being as the "hardest-working" professionals climb the corporate ladder. As a life coach and consultant on a mission to help women level-up at work and at home, Lauren brings more than 13 years of experience in corporate culture and workplace burnout alongside her knowledge as a practitioner of Ayurveda, hormonal health, and other evidenced-based modalities. This results in clients shifting from exhausted to energetic, cynical to optimistic, and ineffective to empowered. Lauren is also an international speaker on the topics of burnout, mindfulness, and women in leadership, and has consulted for a wide range of clients including IBM, TD Securities, EY, NFL, Warner Music, Estee Lauder, Standard Chartered Bank, and the United Nations. Lauren has been published in many established outlets, such as Forbes, Thrive Global, Medium, and Authority Magazine. Find out more about Lauren's coaching program, Freedom. You can book a consultation by clicking this https://www.acheloawellness.com/ Where to find Our Guest online: Website: https://www.acheloawellness.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-baptiste/  

To celebrate the SRI360 podcast's 2nd anniversary, I've created a “best of” episode with some of my favorite responses from one of the most popular questions in my interviews: the lessons learned from investments that didn't turn out as expected.This episode features:1. Bram Bos: Green Bonds Investing (02:12) Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Former Lead Portfolio Manager of Green, Social, and Impact Bonds at NN Investment Partners. Listen to his full episode.2. Jennifer Pryce: Community Investing (03:45) President and CEO of Calvert Impact Capital Listen to her full episode.3. Marisa Drew: Millennial Investing (05:00) Chief Sustainability Officer of the Standard Chartered Bank in LondonListen to her full episode.4. Mark Dowding: Fixed Income & Sovereign Bonds Investing (07:00) Chief Investment Officer at BlueBay Asset Management Listen to his full episode.5. Matt Patsky: Public Equities Investing (08:49)CEO & Lead Portfolio Manager of the Trillium ESG Global Equity StrategyListen to his full episode.6. Patrick Drum: Faith-Based Investing (09:57)Portfolio Manager of the Sustainable Fixed Income Fund  Listen to his full episode.7. Radha Kuppalli: Real Asset Investing (11:28) Former Managing Director of Impact and Advocacy at New ForestsListen to her full episode.8. Tammy Newmark: Biodiversity Impact Investing (13:53)CEO and Managing Partner of EcoEnterprises FundListen to her full episode.9. Chris Ailman: Sustainable Institutional Investing (15:44) Founder and CEO, Ailman Advisers. Former CIO of CalSTRSListen to his full episode.10. Martin Berg: Natural Capital Investing (16:49) CEO of Climate Asset ManagementListen to his full episode.11. Amy Novogratz: Sustainable Aquaculture Investing (18:52)Co-Founder of AquaSparkListen to her full episode.12. Ed Marcum: Supply Chain Impact Investing (21:12) Managing Director of Working Capital FundFull episode here.13. Karla Mora: Sustainable Fashion Investing (22:29)Founder and Managing Partner of Alante CapitalFull episode here.14. Sharon Vosmek: Venture Capital Investing (24:22) CEO of Astia, Managing Partner of the Astia FundFull episode here.15. Charlotte Kaiser: Impact-Driven Forestry Investing (26:27)Head of Impact Finance, BTG Pactual Timberland Investment GroupFull episode here.—Connect with SRI360°: Sign up for the free weekly email update.Visit the SRI360° PODCAST.Visit the SRI360° WEBSITE.Follow SRI360° on X.Follow SRI360° on FACEBOOK. 

Manpreet speaks with Raymond about what the Fed meeting means for US equities, what the BoJ meeting means for the JPY and where gold prices could find support.To view our latest Weekly Market View, please click here, or visit our Market views on-the-go page.Speakers:Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered BankRaymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank

Manpreet speaks with Rajat about why G7 central banks have started cutting policy rates and where this likely creates opportunities in equities, bonds and currencies.To view our latest Weekly Market View, please click here, or visit our Market views on-the-go page.Speakers:Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered BankRajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

 Advocate Mtho Xulu and host Bruce Whitfield discuss the business sector's plans under South Africa's new coalition government. Business lobby groups stress that politicians must choose between the rule of law with economic growth or undoing recent progress.They highlight the need for job creation, economic growth, and revenue generation. Razia Khan, Chief Economist at Standard Chartered Bank, Claude de Baissac, CEO of Eunomix, and host Bruce Whitfield discuss international market reactions to South Africa's elections. The results have investors torn between anxiety over possible coalition outcomes and hopes for a market-friendly government. Before the vote, optimism about an ANC-led coalition boosted the rand and other assets. Toby Shapshak, Chief at Stuff Studios, joins host Bruce Whitfield to review the Sonos Arc headphones. The standout feature of the Sonos Arc is its True Cinema mode. This mode enables the Sonos Ace to connect with a Sonos Arc soundbar and stream TV audio directly to the headphones via Wi-Fi, providing an immersive listening experience enhanced by Dolby Atmos. Bruce Whitfield highlights Renier Lombard, Managing Director of Flance Directive Creators, whose company specializes in overseeing the online branding of celebrities and businesses worldwide.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Manpreet speaks with Audrey about how to navigate the consolidation in equity markets, how to position ahead of next week's ECB meeting and why we see downside in the GBP.To view our latest Weekly Market View, please click here, or visit our Market views on-the-go page.Speakers:Manpreet Gill, Chief Investment Officer, Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered BankAudrey Goh, Head of Asset Allocation,  Standard Chartered Bank

Guest: Md. Abdul Kader Joaddar, FCADirector, Golden Buds International School Chairman, Transcend Advisory Company Limited Welcome to 2 Cents Podcast , where we delve into critical issues and visionary solutions that shape our world. In this episode, we are honored to have Md. Abdul Kader Joaddar, FCA, Director of Golden Buds International School, Chairman of Transcend Advisory Company Limited, and former MD & CFO of Standard Chartered Bank. We explore the current education system in Bangladesh, the challenges it faces, and the ambitious goals of Golden Buds International School in addressing these issues.

In this week's edition of Through The Noise podcast, Zhong Liang speaks with Manpreet to discuss the recent equity rebound, China USD bonds and industrial metals.To view our latest Weekly Market View, please click here, or visit our Market views on-the-go page. Speakers:Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered BankZhong Liang Han, Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Vidit Agrawal is the Founder of GajiGesa, financial wellness partner for employers in Indonesia. GajiGesa's powerful fintech platform is built to help millions of hardworking Indonesians take control of their financial lives with dignity. The GajiGesa app provides member employees with Earned Wage Access (EWA), financial education, and other financial management tools to improve their long-term financial health responsibly. It also empowers employer partners with an enterprise-grade HR analytics platform to improve employee productivity, engagement, and retention by reducing financial stress for their workforce. GajiGesa was founded in 2020 by Martyna Malinowska (formerly Product Lead at Standard Chartered Bank, Product Director at LenddoEFL) and Vidit Agarwal (formerly Head of Business Development APAC at Stripe, COO at CARRO, and first employee at Uber in Asia). GajiGesa has raised $12 million. The round was co-led by Defy.vc and Quest Ventures. Other participants included GK Plug and Play, Next Billion Ventures, Alto Partners Multi-Family Office, Kanmo Group and strategic angel investors.Where to find Vidit Agrawal:• Website: GajiGesa• LinkedIn (1) Vidit Agrawal | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Aisha is the founder of Bossy Cosmetics, a hyper-growth independent beauty company that inspires, empowers, and champions ambitious working women. Under her leadership, the company has grown from a purely digitally native footprint to retailing in over 600 retail doors across the country, including JCPenney and Nordstrom, as well as on Amazon.com. The brand was selected (numerous times) as one of the coveted “Oprah's Favorite Things”, and has won honorable mentions and awards from Fast Company in Innovation by Design and various product awards from Self and Ebony Magazines. In the 5 years since its founding, Aisha has redefined the way beauty companies “see” professional women and has been featured in NPR's How I Built Resilience,, Forbes, W Magazine, InStyle, Refinery29, amongst others.Prior to founding Bossy Cosmetics, Aisha led a different life - as a 20-year global finance executive having worked over the course of her career at Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Standard Chartered Bank, World Bank, and Rand Merchant Bank. Aishe has worked on over $130 billion in M&A, private equity financings, IPOs, and public capital market transactions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and was a Fellow in the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford University. Perhaps even more impressive than all of this, Aisha is a wife and the mother of three sons! -----Past guests include Margaret Wishingrad, Kara Goldin, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Ann Miura Ko, Linda Avey, Sarah Leary, Becky Sauerbrunn, Miriam Haart and many more.Follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube-----Show Notes:1. Welcome to She Leads2. Aisha's Childhood and Values3. Emphasis and Importance of Education 4. Grappling with her Dual Identity as a Nigerian Growing Up in America5. The Value and Optimizing for Money and Finding Financial Security Growing Up6. Navigating Career Paths – Tackling Job Security Vs. Passion7. Optimizing for Wealth as a Woman8. Rising Up the Investment Banking and Finance Career Path Ladder 9. Choosing to go to Harvard Business School 10. Aisha's Mental Health During  the Pinnacle of Her Banking Career11. Quitting her Banking Job (and the Health Scare that Led to this)12. Balancing Work and Family 13. Taking off to Palo Alto and the Distinguished Careers Institute Fellowship at Stanford 14. Founding Bossy Cosmetics + Early Days 15. Venture Capital Responses + Rejections of Bossy Cosmetics16. Aisha Defining Success - Then and Now If you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend and leave a r

Handi is an award-winning corporate HR executive with 25 years of experiences from General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, Sinar Mas, Jardine Matheson, and currently Shangri-La Group. Handi went from a small city in Indonesia and almost couldn't go to university to living in 8 global cities including Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Beijing, Taipei, Vietnam, Michigan, and is currently based in Hong Kong. Author of national bestselling career book, Go Global – Guide to a successful international career (2014), Global Career (2015), The Brain Master (2017), and his latest book Great Advice is being published in both English & Traditional Chinese (2022). 00:00 Something didn't work 2:29 Corporate world 7:20 Career advice 10:11 The skills to teach the next generation Become our next guest: https://bit.ly/tppodcast-guest ebooks, inspiration and journal on Amazon: Unstuck: https://bit.ly/unstuck-amazon Journal: https://amzn.to/3O9fJeU Inspiration: https://amzn.to/3vLJ8Ws Join this channel: https://youtube.com/transformativepurpose Follow Handi Kurniawan: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/handi-kurniawan-60748914/ Follow ► Instagram - https://instagram.com/transformativepurpose Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/transformativepurpose Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/apwonders #career #work #transformation

Handi is an award-winning corporate HR executive with 25 years of experiences from General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, Sinar Mas, Jardine Matheson, and currently Shangri-La Group. Handi went from a small city in Indonesia and almost couldn't go to university to living in 8 global cities including Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Beijing, Taipei, Vietnam, Michigan, and is currently based in Hong Kong. Author of national bestselling career book, Go Global – Guide to a successful international career (2014), Global Career (2015), The Brain Master (2017), and his latest book Great Advice is being published in both English & Traditional Chinese (2022). 00:00 Trailer 02:20 Something Didn't Work 12:05 From Village to Living in 8 Global Cities 20:48 Working at General Electric: Cultural Shock 25:47 Transformative Mindset and Being a People Pleaser 28:15 Learning How to Say No 31:05 Why Did I Start Writing 33:12 Introverts versus Extroverts and Micromanagement 36:58 Our Wives 42:35 What I learned After Becoming a Father 45:25 Life Skills Parents Should Teach Our Children Become our next guest: https://bit.ly/tppodcast-guest ebooks, inspiration and journal on Amazon: Unstuck: https://bit.ly/unstuck-amazon Journal: https://amzn.to/3O9fJeU Inspiration: https://amzn.to/3vLJ8Ws Join this channel: https://youtube.com/transformativepurpose Follow Handi Kurniawan: Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/handi-kurniawan-60748914/ Follow ► Instagram - https://instagram.com/transformativepurpose Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/transformativepurpose Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/apwonders #career #work #transformation