We all know the importance of ESG by now, as previously featured on our blog post on “E” (Environmental) and “S” (Social) aspects of ESG. But out of all three letters in the acronym, the “G” is often overlooked, because it is viewed as not “directly” linked to sustainability or …
Funding Societies Singapore: Introduction to our SME Loan, Virtual Card, and Expense Management Products 2023
Are you a small business owner in Singapore who has explored a variety of business financing options but can’t find what’s best for you? If you’re looking for financial support aside from banks and traditional financial institutions, and need more information on alternative business financing, we have the guide for …
#EmbraceEquity: Taking a step towards Equity
In light of International Women’s Day 2023, let’s discuss this year’s campaign theme #EmbraceEquity, and how we, as a community, can progress toward Equity. What is Equity, and how does it differ from Equality? Although they sound similar, equity and equality are distinct ideas, whether in the context of …
What should you pay attention to in a Hyperlink?
Hyperlinks are everywhere. You see them in your emails, text messages, social media DMs and so on. But, do you stop to think if they’re safe? There are several things we should pay attention to in a hyperlink before clicking on them. It is important to be aware of the …
From Human Resources to People Experience: A shift to a stronger and more positive workplace
Meet Sabrina Jaksa, the Group Chief of People Experience Officer (CPxO) at Funding Societies | Modalku (FSMK), Southeast Asia’s largest SME digital financing and debt investment platform. As an executive leader in the company, her primary responsibility is to ensure that the employees feel valued, empowered, and heard in the …
Women in Leadership: #MakingHERStory with Nikita Tibrewal
#MakingHERStory is back again, and this time we sat down with Funding Societies’ outstanding Senior Finance Manager from Singapore, Nikita Tibrewal. In this issue, Nikita shows us how to combine the unique qualities of womanhood with the complexities of leadership. Learn how you too can become a leader that employs …
Day in the Life of Wong Kah Meng, our Group Chief Operating Officer
What is it like to scale Funding Societies | Modalku regionally across Southeast Asia as the largest SME digital financing platform? 1. How long have you been with Funding Societies? 7 years 2. What is your professional background? Prior to Funding Societies, I worked in strategy consulting, focusing on the …
Understanding the ‘S’ in ESG
The ‘S’ or social aspect of ESG is a broad topic that involves understanding the relationship between a business and its internal and external stakeholders to help identify and address the social issues affecting a business. These social issues can affect an organisation’s interactions with its community as well as …
SME Business Financing: The Definitive Guide (2023)
Are you a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owner looking for ways to finance your business? With so many different types of SME business financing available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. This is why we have created this SME business financing guide. In …
Budget 2023: 8 ways Singaporean SMEs can maximise tax benefits
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the Southeast Asian economy, making up 97% of its businesses and utilising 67% of its workforce. Funding Societies has fuelled this growth by bridging the gap between Southeast Asian businesses and investors since our launch in 2015. As the region’s largest …