This post was a follow up to the informative Fireside Chat with Major General Joaquin F. Malavet (retired) and Frank T. Troise of SoHo Capital, in conjunction with The American Chamber of Commerce Singapore. The focus was today’s ever-changing geopolitical landscape being compounded by a volatile and unpredictable political environment. For many, the Great Game has shifted to Asia and this dialogue provided a terrific overview.
Read MoreOur third digital inclusion event took place in Singapore on November 9th, as a pre-event leading up to the Singapore Fintech Festival. It was an amazing, invite-only CEO dinner which the team at Union Bancaire Privee, (UBP) co-hosted with SoHo Capital. The night was led by host, Michael Blake, CEO of UBP's Private Bank, and the discussion was moderated by Frank Troise, Managing Director of SoHo Capital.
Read MoreThe idea for the inclusion discussion series was borne from several meetings and calls with philanthropists, NGOs, entrepreneurs, and regulators in Singapore, Seattle, Washington DC, San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Our goal was to create awareness for the topic in the local communities and to address local areas where inclusion would have the greatest impact.
The challenge with financial inclusion is that many consider it to be a philanthropic effort, and not a viable business proposition. This could not be further from the truth.
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