S1E1: How solid, connected financial tech helps SMEs turn into truly global players

The global business landscape is borderless, yet full of financial friction. How are high-growth, multi-entity SMEs navigating shifting supply chains, cross-border payments, and complex compliance without the deep pockets of MNCs? Why does resilience trump efficiency? How can you unlock a "hidden competitive edge" with smarter treasury practices? And why is Singapore a key hub for global expansion? Howie Lim discusses the future of global finance for ambitious businesses with Payoneer's chief growth officer, Adam Cohen. Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech. This episode is produced in collaboration with Payoneer. Highlights: 01:37 Supply chain disruptions rewire SME priorities 05:13 Why Singapore is one of only five global incorporation hubs 07:56 The hidden competitive edge 11:31 Biggest cross-border financial challenges 15:17 Stablecoins are leaving speculation behind More about: Payoneer Business Payment Services & Online Payment Processing Scaling From Singapore into ASEAN: A Practical Expansion Guide --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected]) With Adam Cohen, chief growth officer at Payoneer Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Podcasts: Channel: bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: bt.sg/pcSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/giK9 Website: bt.sg/btpod Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.