Money Mind Podcast

Depression and anxiety cost the global economy over US$1 trillion a year in lost productivity. So how can workplaces make happier workers? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Colyn Chua, head of Jardines MINDSET, Peta Latimer, CEO, Mercer Singapore, and Ragy Thomas, founder and CEO of Sprinklr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the clock winds down on 2022, how can you get a headstart on your financial health in the new year and beyond? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend, tells Dawn Tan the five money moves you need to make before the end of 2022 – as well as the one money move you shouldn’t be making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take for a data centre to go green – and why does it matter to consumers? Jonathan Peeris finds out the five things you need to know about sustainable data centres. He is joined by Leong Yee May, managing director, South Asia, Equinix, and Dale Lai, research analyst, DBS Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s new leader Anwar Ibrahim faces a bulging in-tray as he starts his term as the country’s 10th prime minister. Can he tackle domestic rice bowl issues, keep international investors happy and his unity government on an even keel? Join Dawn Tan and her guests, Qarrem Kassim, analyst at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia, Heikal Rosnan, deputy managing director of...

There’s been a string of layoffs in the tech sector around the world. Why is this happening and will the contagion spread? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Yorlin Ng, chief operating officer of Momentum Works and head of Momentum Academy, and James Tan, managing partner of Quest Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the crypto winter turning into an ice age after the collapse of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges? Sona Remesh finds out the five things investors need to know about fall of FTX. Her guests on this podcast are Eugene Ng, co-founder of blockchain-based company OpenEden, Antonio Fatas, economist at INSEAD, and Jim Rogers, investor and author. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

As Chinese president Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the world’s second biggest economy, should investors be relooking the risks and rewards of investing in China? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Bernard Aw, economist for Asia Pacific at Coface; and Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the hot button economic issues, as Malaysia prepares to head to the polls on November 19? And how will the outcome of the vote affect investor confidence? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Suhaimi Ilias, chief economist, Maybank Investment Banking Group; Kevin Zhang, senior research officer, ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute; and Heng Chip Hian, CEO, clickTRUE Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Money matters are top on the minds of voters as the United States goes to the polls on November 8th. How will the results of these midterm elections impact markets and investment decisions in Asia? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Angela Mancini from Control Risks and Vasu Menon from OCBC Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and no business is immune. Find out the five things you need to know to protect yourself and your business. Sona Remesh’s guests are David Koh, chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; and John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been hearing about the energy crunch and counting the cost of rising prices. Why is this happening and how will it change where energy supplies come from in the future? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Stefanie Holtze-Jen, chief investment officer for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank International; and David Broadstock, senior research fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of...

It’s the most closely watched political event on China’s national calendar this year – and it could also be a turning point for the Chinese economy. Sona Remesh previews the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress with her guests, Victor Shih, associate professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, and Rory Green, head of China and Asia Research at TS Lombard....

A migration of millionaires is taking place – and for many, the destination of choice is Singapore. What do they bring to the local economy, and could a wealth tax slow down the momentum? Sona Remesh puts these questions to Ryan Lin, director at Bayfront Law in alliance with Nishamura and Asahi; Sivakumar Saravan, senior partner at Crowe Singapore; and Annie Koh, senior advisor at the Business Fam...

Sri Lanka is stuck in a political and economic crisis – the worst since independence over seven decades ago. What will it take for the island to get on the road to recovery? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Anushka Wijesinha, co-founder, Centre for a Smart Future; Sagarika Chandra, director, Asia Pacific Sovereigns, Fitch Ratings; and Sid Dassanaike, managing partner, Untitled Untold.  See omnystu...

Digital retail banks have made their debut on the Singapore banking scene. So what makes them different from traditional banks – and should you put your money in a digital bank? Sona Remesh is joined by Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank; Reuben Lai, head of regional office at GXS Bank; and Leong Chuo Ming, partner, Withers KhattarWong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is China’s economy in trouble, and what can Beijing do to fix the slowdown? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Tommy Xie, head of greater China research at OCBC Bank, and Shirley Yu, senior practitioner fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn’t get enough of them during the pandemic – but now the semiconductor industry is facing a downturn. Why does this matter and should you be worried? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Andy Li, senior semiconductors and technology analyst at CreditSights, and Tim Uy, economist at Moody’s Analytics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens to shopping, when the physical world meets the digital? Jonathan Peeris finds out if the metaverse will spark a retail revolution or if it is an idea ahead of its time. Joining him are Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO, Zuckerberg Media; and Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist, DBS Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who will be the winners and losers in Singapore’s tight labour market? And what are the 3 key “R” words that businesses need to keep in mind? Jonathan Peeris hears from Nilay Khandelwal, managing director, Michael Page Singapore and Ang Yuit, vice president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property buyers in China are refusing to make their mortgage payments for unfinished or stalled projects. How will this affect the Chinese economy – and should Asia worry? Sona Remesh finds out from her guests, Tommy Wu, lead China economist, Oxford Economics, and Gary Ng, senior economist, Asia Pacific, Natixis.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mortgage rates in Singapore are rising. Should you be rethinking about buying an investment property now? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Desmond Sim, CEO, Edmund Tie, and Vijay Natarajan, real estate and REITs analyst at RHB Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation at decades-long highs, warnings of recession, and no end to the conflict in Ukraine. What do you need to know about investing during uncertain economic and geopolitical times? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Vasu Menon, executive director, investment strategy, OCBC Bank and Eddy Loh, chief investment officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Cancelled flights, long delays and lost luggage – flying has become a nightmare for many travelers in Europe and the United States. What’s causing the summer travel chaos – and could something like this happen in Asia when the region fully opens? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, and aviation analyst Shukor Yusof,...

The energy crunch in Asia is sending prices to record levels. Will your bills continue to rise, and is there anything governments can do about it? Sona Remesh is joined by David Broadstock, senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Energy Studies Institute, and Alvin Liew, senior economist at UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold is a traditional safe haven asset, so why has its price remained flat this year, despite economic and geopolitical volatility? Jonathan Peeris hears from Andrew Naylor, regional CEO, APAC (ex-China), at the World Gold Council, and Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist at State Street SPDR ETFs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.