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The countdown begins! We'll soon be recognising young, bold and ambitious businesses from Singapore and the region as we crown winners of the Emerging Enterprise Award and Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award. Behind this important decision lies our panel of respected industry experts, comprising of Christie Chu (OCBC), Huifen Chen & Stanislaus Jude Chan (The Business Times), Deborah Heng (Mastercard), E-Sah Woo & Dennis Lee (RSM - Singapore), Jonathan Yuen (Rajah & Tann Asia), Han Boon Lee & Radiana Soh (A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research), Emily Liew & Geoffrey Yeo (Enterprise Singapore) and Corrado Forcellati (Paia Consulting), who bring their diverse and unique perspectives to the table. As the awards judging day approaches, our esteemed judges reflect on why being part of this panel holds such deep meaning for them. Christie Chu, Chief judge and Head of Emerging Business and Commercial Banking Cash, OCBC, shared, “Over the last 17 years, the Emerging Enterprise Awards has stood as a beacon for identifying and nurturing the young, the bold, and the ambitious. As judges from leading organisations, we come together to lend our expertise and resources to these promising businesses, providing them with a platform to accelerate their growth and realise their full potential. This aligns perfectly with OCBC’s vision of supporting businesses through every stage of their journey—helping them start, prepare, and ultimately thrive.” Jonathan Yuen, Head of Commercial Litigation & Employment (Disputes), Rajah and Tann, added, “At Rajah & Tann, we understand the immense value that small and emerging enterprises bring to the economy. By participating in the Emerging Enterprise Awards, we join forces with other partners to champion these innovative businesses. With 10 regional offices across Southeast Asia, we are always on the ground and ready to assist these businesses as they navigate their growth journey.” Stay tuned for the results of the Emerging Enterprise Award and Emerging Enterprise Sustainability Award! The Emerging Enterprise Award is presented by OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank and The Business Times. Preferred Payment Solutions Partner: Mastercard Official Legal Advisor: Rajah & Tann Asia Official Auditor: RSM - Singapore A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research Enterprise Singapore and Paia Consulting Learn more: www.ocbc.com/EEAward #EmergingEnterpriseAward #EmergingEnterpriseSustainabilityAward #OCBCxSMEs #SupportSmallBusiness #JudgingDay #Entrepreneurship

What a dynamic glow of passion igniting Bank of Singapore and OCBC Centre at our Grow Your Way festival! Capturing the essence of continuous learning, embracing failure and the importance of investing in ourselves, was an inspiring panel discussion on Empowering Ambition: Breaking Barriers for Internal Mobility Success featuring a stellar lineup comprising Aileen Tan, Group Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Singtel, Jean Chia 谢佩华, Chief Investment Officer, Bank of Singapore, Serene Koh, Director Singapore at The Behavioural Insights Team, Shirley Tee (鄭媁妏) Bank of Singapore, and moderator Prashant Aggarwal, Former CEO, MoneyHero Group, from which participants learnt more about the structural and cultural factors hindering mobility while discovering how to cultivate diverse skillsets and workplace behaviours that enable internal mobility. The powerful sharing of individual experiences was a trove of insightful gems that revealed the possibility of flourishing in new roles when we muster the courage to make the leap and embrace change. When it comes to nurturing mobility, the spotlight’s on Green skills – the most talked-about skillset in today. Participants explored the impact of sustainable finance in reshaping the value chain and jobs in the financial services sector as well as bridging the gap in green skills and talent, in our panel discussion about embracing internal mobility in an era of sustainability, with You Leong Tan, Global Chief Risk Officer, Bank of Singapore, Nicki Doble, Principal Adviser, KPMG and Manas Mainrai, Head of Enterprise Business, APAC, Emeritus. What’s more, we got a seismic shift in perspective from Derek Ariss, Head of Innovation, Lightbulb Capital, in his fascinating session on Neuroshift: Designing Your Brain to Think Exponentially, exploring principles inspired by five pioneering concepts from MIT Media Lab, to stretch our capability in navigating the complexities of our rapidly evolving landscape. Our MOBI AI Lab was a magnetic draw for our employees who relished the opportunity to reimagine their roles and skills at the AI Photobooth, generating stunning AI renderings of their own personal avatars ranging from hyper-realistic alternative professions to downright fantastical alter-egos. They also got a chance to discover MOBI, our AI Career Growth Companion, that accurately matches possible job roles to their skillsets and recommends learning courses to plug their skills gap; a revolutionary platform that augments their skills mobility journey. Come be part of the action at Grow Your Way 2024! #OCBCGrowYourWay #OCBCMOBI #OCBCCampus #OpportunityStartsHere

The 6th International Sustainable Energy Summit (ISES) 2024 was a productive platform for the global renewable energy discourse among industry leaders, policy makers and innovators. As one of its Diamond Partners, OCBC was proud to contribute to this conversation. Sharing his thoughts of ISES 2024, Jeffrey Teoh, Managing Director and Head of Wholesale Banking, OCBC Malaysia said, “Embracing global standards, knowledge exchange and capital flows can significantly contribute to sustainable development. OCBC Malaysia recognises that international cooperation is indispensable to creating a conducive environment for sustainable finance. Therefore, conferences like ISES 2024 provide invaluable opportunities for fostering innovation and partnerships to drive positive change.” From groundbreaking discussions on technology advancements to regulatory frameworks, OCBC’s Head of Global Wholesale Banking Sustainability Office, Jeong Yoon Mee, completed the discussion by sharing how banks and banking solutions support sustainable transitions and developments. She also revealed some key trends in the #sustainablefinance market. Officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, ISES 2024 showcased the immense potential of the sector. The summit is a biennial event organised by the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA) Malaysia and hosted by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA). #MYOCBC #NetZeroFuture #SustainableFinance #SustainabilityStartsHere 

What does unlimited mean to you? Be it opportunities, power, or capabilities - OCBC remains steadfast in our endeavour to help you achieve your business aspirations. Find out how OCBC Women Unlimited, our dedicated programme to elevate women entrepreneurs, is empowering women entrepreneurs for now, and beyond. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjJiXNAd #OCBCWomenUnlimited #WomenEntrepreneurs #CelebratingWomen

The flame’s burning bright in Hong Kong for Day 3 of our Grow Your Way 2024 Festival! Our colleagues in Hong Kong joined the fray for a vibrant array of talks from discovering how to create their personalised career plan based on their strengths, interests and career goals, to gaining insights on fostering a growth mindset embracing AI, technological advancements and design thinking. On top of that, participants were immersed in an engaging panel discussion centred on understanding the psychology of people undergoing change and learning effective strategies in addressing their true needs, helmed by Tan Chuan Meng, Cynthia Lai and Wingki Lee from OCBC Hong Kong, and Ken Lai from ROCK Training Consultants Limited. Our fellow colleagues also got to explore the incredible range of Skills Showcases, expanding their horizons when it comes to their own skills mobility journey. With the opportunity to network, participate in exciting activities and redeem exclusive giveaways, the fun has only just begun! Discover what career possibilities await you at Grow Your Way 2024 and sign up for incredible talks and Skills Showcases. From Speed Coaching sessions, Cyber Escape Room, AR Photobooth, to our very own MOBI AI Lab where you get to discover MOBI, OCBC’s very own AI-Powered Career Growth Companion, get ready for a mind-blowing experience. Because Opportunity Starts Here. #OCBCGrowYourWay #OCBCMOBI #OCBCCampus #OpportunityStartsHere

Day 2 of Grow Your Way 2024 was a colourful plethora of innovative immersive experiences! Thrill-seekers got a shot at our Cyber Escape Room Experience where they teamed up with fellow participants to solve cyber and information challenges. When it comes to guidance, nothing quite beats bespoke coaching – our colleagues got a first-hand experience of personalised guidance to help develop a game plan and strategies towards their aspirations from exclusive 30-minute Speed Coaching sessions! With skills mobility in the spotlight, it’s no surprise our inaugural MOBI AI Lab proved to be a surefire hit with participants. Colleagues turned their dreams into tangible visualisations at our MOBI AI Lab where they got to enter prompts in our AI Photobooth to create an AI rendering of their very own professional avatar. What’s more, they got to discover how MOBI, OCBC’s new AI-Powered Career Growth platform, can help supercharge their skills mobility by mapping job roles and learning courses to their skills needs, in live demo-sessions by our passionate ambassadors. Additionally, our torch blazed strong as ever over in China, where our fellow colleagues uncovered the opportunities and challenges brought by the era of AI in a session on workforce trends led by Chen Zhi Jun, Head of Human Resource Management, College of Business at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics A deep-dive into the current applications of GenAI in cybersecurity and debunking widely held myths while learning how to seamlessly integrate technology with AI for enhanced protection, was a key highlight of the day. Panellists Bingle Wu, Head of Technology Information Security Office, OCBC China, Steve Shi, Head of Technology Architecture, OCBC China, and Feng Chen Yong, Vice-President, AI-finance, anchored the discourse that gave participants insights into developing the skills needed to transition to future roles. Further watering the seeds of Green Finance excellence, our colleagues were treated to a virtual session of insights into global banking trends and best practices in sustainable finance development with Katherine Han, Head of ESG, Harvest Fund Management. Curious to find out more? Incredible career possibilities are in store for you throughout the week at Grow Your Way 2024! Sign up for our talks and discover our vast array of skills showcases. Because Opportunity Starts Here. #OCBCGrowYourWay #OCBCMobi #OpportunityStartsHere #OCBCCampus

What are the key growth sectors for Singapore’s economy? What are the potential market opportunities unlocked by new trade agreements? This year’s Enterprise 50 AGM, themed "Ready for Tomorrow," served as a platform for insightful discussions on Singapore's economic future. Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat engaged in a dialogue addressing the importance of maintaining economic resilience amidst global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Strategies were shared on how Singapore and ASEAN can navigate these challenges while ensuring continued prosperity. Our Chief Economist and Head of Global Markets Research & Strategy, Selena Ling, contributed valuable insights on equities, property markets, gold prices, and the rise of digital commerce, providing a comprehensive outlook on consumer trends and growth projections for Singapore and ASEAN. The conversation also emphasised the significance of sustainability initiatives and ESG compliance as businesses prepare for the future. Since 2006, OCBC has proudly sponsored the Enterprise 50 and Enterprise 50 (E50) Association, dedicated to fostering growth among Singapore’s leading enterprises. We remain committed to supporting businesses in seizing opportunities and building a sustainable and successful future. Photo credit: E50 Association #OCBC #E50Association

Our Grow Your Way 2024 festival has landed and will be lighting its way across OCBC markets over these 2 weeks Unveiling the vibrant array of career opportunities and innovative initiatives that OCBC offers to its employees, Grow Your Way 2024 is painting the town red. Igniting the flame of passion for learning and growth, our opening ceremony set the stage for new-world realities for long-term growth and the exciting emerging possibilities that beckon in a rapidly evolving world. From our dynamic UNBOX series of talks, in which participants got to hear from fellow colleagues about their personal journeys at OCBC, to our interactive Human Library that offers participants a chance to get up close and tap into the wisdom and insights of our UNBOX speakers, the openness to share and learn from each other is very much alive. Rounding up the day on an inspiring note was an empowering panel on a skills-first approach to athletes' second careers, comprising former and current athletes who passionately shared their personal triumphs in embracing change and cultivating resilience as they navigated their second careers. That's not all – a galore of activities, Skills Showcases, and exclusive giveaways await our employees! From our Cyber Escape Room to our MOBI AI photo booths to exclusive Speed Coaching sessions, discover the incredible career possibilities in store for you throughout the week! Join in the excitement and come on down to Grow Your Way 2024! Because Opportunity Starts Here. #GrowYourWay2024 #OpportunityStartsHere

"Women face unlimited challenges, but women with ‘soft power' can take on unlimited possibilities." This quote shared by Group CEO, Ms Helen Wong, at our inaugural networking event under the OCBC Women Unlimited programme, formerly known as the OCBC Women Entrepreneurs Programme, showcases the remarkable potential for women to seize opportunities. As the first local bank with a dedicated programme to elevate women entrepreneurs, we believe in the incredible impact women can make in business and the economy. Since launching in April, we have seen over 30% growth in loans extended to women entrepreneurs, and we are excited to continue to support their business growth and ambitions. Hosted by Head of Global Commercial Banking, Mr Linus Goh, our event successfully convened a diverse group of over 100 women entrepreneurs - from young businesses to established enterprises - across industries. From a thought-provoking panel discussion to the invaluable networking prospects, our guests gained pragmatic insights and forged meaningful connections crucial for the growth of their businesses. Find out more on how we are empowering women entrepreneurs here: https://lnkd.in/gjJiXNAd #OCBCWomenUnlimited #womenentrepreneurs

Thank you, SP Group, for inviting us to partner in this year's Charity Golf event as the Hole-in-One and Platinum sponsor. More than a game of golf, it was about coming together with our partner, SP Group, who shares our commitment to making a positive impact in the community. We're proud to share this common value in supporting communities through the SP Heartware Fund, which raised a record S$1 million to benefit 25,000 vulnerable seniors. Together with SP Group, we’re not only fostering stronger relationships but also contributing to a cause that truly makes a difference.  #OCBC #SPCharityGolf   Photo credit: Singapore Power Pte Ltd