BPI AMTC launches “Wealth Radio” podcast channel on Spotify

“Podcasts have proven to be effective in engaging and reaching a wider audience through relevant and entertaining content. With Wealth Radio, we do not only share stories and insights to inform, but also provide our listeners with opportunities to reflect on their personal development when it comes to attaining financial freedom. Our presence on Spotify enables anyone to freely access high-quality, practical financial tips to help them have a safe and secure investment journey. We specifically chose this platform because audio listening overall is very popular among Filipinos. A YouGov survey found that 85% of Filipino adults listen to music or podcasts on a daily basis” ~Sheila Marie U. Tan, BPI AMTC President

Sheila Marie U. Tan, BPI AMTC President

BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation (AMTC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), is hailing 2021 with the voice of financial freedom.

With the steady rise of podcast consumption in the country, BPI AMTC is launching its revamped podcast channel, Wealth Radio, on Spotify in order to reach a wider audience and help Filipinos with their finances and investment journey.

A free and accessible digital tool for financial education, Wealth Radio offers a convenient source of comprehensive information where everyone can find quality bite-sized content that will help them navigate the intricacies of managing and growing their wealth.  Wealth Radio aims to be a haven for anything finance.

Wealth Radio is a strategic approach to educating, informing, and connecting with more people, especially younger Filipinos who want to start their investment journey and are interested in better understanding even the most basic concepts of investing. 

Wealth Radio will feature a curated line-up of topics such as The Morning View, a daily dose of financial news giving you fast facts on the go;  Wealth Watchers, a monthly market recap to synergize and strategize your growth goals; Investment Jargon Buster, which simplifies and strips down complex investment concepts for you; and Investment Insights, which offers exclusive interviews with expert speakers and industry champions where listeners can learn secret tricks of the trade-in finances.

Follow Wealth Radio on Spotify and catch fresh episodes of The Morning View daily beginning February 1, 2021, or browse through its Podcast library and tap “play” to start listening.

BPI AMTC is the largest stand-alone trust corporation in the Philippines with over Php850 Billion in assets under management. It is a multi-awarded fund house recognized by numerous prestigious institutions in the local and global investment management community. Learn more about BPI AMTC on bpiassetmanagement.com. For inquiries about its products and services, call 8580-AMTC (2682).

BPI AMTC as Trustee and Investment Manager is regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

Vans Musicians Wanted Competition Worldwide

Vans Partners with Trailblazing Hip Hop Artists J.I.D and Bohan Phoenix to Launch Vans Musicians Wanted Competition Worldwide.

Vans Global Music Competition is Now Open to Artists of All Genres with Valuable Prizes including Vans Product, Fender Gear, Spotify, and Apple Playlisting, MV Produced by Universal Music Group (APAC exclusive), and a Chance to Share The Stage with Celebrated Musician Anderson.Paak!

Vans, the original action sports brand and global advocate for creative expression announce the worldwide expansion of the brand’s celebrated music platform, Vans Musicians Wanted. Originally launched in Vans’ Asia-Pacific region in 2015, the Vans Musicians Wanted competition is a global music platform that provides undiscovered musicians a chance for their original music to be heard by a global audience.

This year’s competition has evolved into a seamless digital experience and will award one grand prize winner the opportunity to share the stage with Vans Ambassador and Grammy award winning artist Anderson.Paak.

Submit Original Music Now at Vans.com/MusiciansWanted

APAC Submission Open: Sep 2nd to Sep 30th 

Americas and EMEA Submissions Open: Sept 28th to Oct 11th.

Born and raised in East Atlanta, Destin Choice Route, better known by his stage name J.I.D, has carved out a unique space for himself through his raw talent and unwavering desire for greatness. While creativity was constant throughout J.I.D’s life, he originally pursued professional sports but through injuries and uncertainty, he embraced music. Driven by his magnanimous work ethic, J.I.D’s focus on writing and dense wordplay has helped to establish him as a leader in a new wave of hip hop that values craft over hype, defining a new sound that is unmatched. Hear J.I.D’s origin story and the path he has taken in order to hone his craft at Vans.com/JID. 

Launching in partnership with the trailblazing talent from Vans’ final chapter of the ‘THIS IS OFF THE WALL’ brand campaign released today, Vans shares the compelling journey of two artists: Atlanta-based rapper, J.I.D, and Chinese-born and American-raised artist, Bohan Phoenix, who express their personal identities through music. Inspired by their experiences of fusing cultural identity with raw musical prowess, Vans has partnered with J.I.D and Bohan Phoenix to serve as guest judges for the global competition. The stories of these two young artists within the hip hop industry serve as a catalyst for the next generation of musicians looking to come up from their bedrooms to the main stage.

Vans’ ‘THIS IS OFF THE WALL’ campaign stories celebrate creative expression through the pursuit of artists making their own way forward in hip hop. The genre has become a distinct language of choice for young voices who continue to work to forge their own path by any means necessary. 

Born in Hubei, China, and moved to Massachusetts, Bohan Phoenix was introduced to hip hop when his mother used popular movies and television as a tool to teach him English. One movie in particular sparked a love for music and culture that would go on to define his life moving forward. This introduction to hip hop led Bohan down a path of discovery and personal exploration that brought him to create his own music. By embracing his upbringing and dual cultural identity, he began to make music that blended two languages and cultures together to create something uniquely personal, pushing hip hop in new places. Watch Bohan Phoenix’s journey to self-discovery and how his multicultural upbringing has come to influence his identity as an artist at Vans.com/BohanPhoenix.

Joining J.I.D and Bohan Phoenix as special guest judges, European based singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya, and Grammy award-winning artist, Anderson.Paak will review the top-5 artists from each region. Top-5 artists from APAC will perform at the Vans Musicians Wanted Virtual Concert this December, they will also receive free album distribution through Spinnup, Universal Music Group’s distribution service for independent artists. One grand prize winner will be selected to receive Van's product, Fender Gear, Vans Spotify and Apple Music playlisting, music video produced by Universal Music Group and one year of free and unlimited global music distribution from Spinnup (APAC exclusive), and the opportunity to share the stage with Anderson.Paak as the opening act in 2021.

To celebrate the partnership, Vans has teamed up with Bohan Phoenix to release his customized Vans shoes on Vans.com/Customs.