What is it like to lead the largest SME digital financing platform in Southeast Asia? 1. How long have you been with Funding Societies | Modalku? I co-founded the company with Reynold Wijaya more than seven years ago when we were in Harvard Business School. 2. What is your professional …
#MakingHERstory: Women in Leadership
Why do gender biases in leadership exist? This is partly due to a stereotype that because men have been leaders for so long, the traits associated with leadership are often thought of as masculine and not viewed as favourably when exhibited by women. In this issue of #MakingHERStory, we spoke …
#MakingHERStory: Women in Leadership
On the 20th of October, Vietnam celebrated their Women’s Day and we as a company celebrated along with them. In this issue of #MakingHERStory we sat down with one of our incredible Finance Operations Managers, Kate Nguyen, from our Vietnam team. Read on to find out what you can do …
It’s Time to Elevate! What went on behind-the-scenes of our video campaign?
Many of you may have seen our Elevate brand campaign video and targeted advertisements going around on social media. Elevate is Funding Societies’ virtual business solution, consisting of a virtual card and credit line for small businesses to get more working capital and quickly unlock a myriad of business opportunities. …
Day in the Life of Simon Xie, our Country Head
What is it like to lead Funding Societies’ Singapore team? How long have you been with Funding Societies? 5 Years What is your professional background? I was previously a General Manager for a debt-based investment company, and a registered CEO of a fund management company carrying a RFMC (Registered Fund …
What is Funding Societies Doing for Mental Health Support at the Workplace?
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day which is celebrated annually on 10th October, it’s important to recognise the value of both physical and mental wellness by walking alongside World Health Organisation’s efforts in making mental health and well-being a global priority for all. At Funding Societies | Modalku (FSMK), …
Funding Societies’ 2022 Summer Retreat at Sentosa
Here in Funding Societies | Modalku (FSMK), we are big believers in a culture that enables our people to work smart and forge strong bonds as one ‘FSMK’; and having fun is a key ingredient to uphold that! To that end, on September 2nd, around 35 members of our FSMK …
#MakingHERStory: Women in Leadership
Influence and inspiration Tell us about a leadership lesson that you’ve learnt that’s unique to being a female leader? My previous supervisor once told me, ‘Wherever you go, leave a LEGACY’. This simple yet powerful statement inspires me to work harder, so that my contribution can have a sustainable impact …
Funding Societies | Modalku Clinched Top Honour at the Global SME Finance Awards 2022
Funding Societies | Modalku Group won Platinum in the Category of Responsible Digital Innovator of the year at the 2022 Global SME Finance Awards held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, during the Global SME Finance Forum 2022 that took place between 19-21 September. The awards honour outstanding financial institutions that expanded …
Funding Societies’ Regional Engineering Team goes to Kuala Lumpur!
Nothing says ‘This is the life!’ than a retreat as we step into the last quarter of the year – especially ones organised here at Funding Societies | Modalku (FSMK)! On 20-24 September, our regional Engineering team gathered away from their usual work offices for a company offsite held at …