BT Correspondents

Learn about key themes like circular economy, biodiversity, energy transition and health in responsible investing as Genevieve Cua discusses with Evelyn Yeo from Pictet Wealth Management Asia. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highlights of the podcast:  02:03 Climate imp...

Hotel Properties Limited has been buffeted recently by news of the redevelopment of its Orchard Road assets, and a corruption investigation involving its major shareholder and managing director Ong Beng Seng. What does it all mean for its shares? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explores. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in...

Insurance par funds last year chalked up their worst returns over the past five years. But not all insurers reduced bonuses and your par plan’s bonus may still be intact - for now.  Are par savings products still worth your while?  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highli...

Why do people chase the dream of condo ownership? With high private home prices, maybe the dream is an impossible one for many people. Selling an HDB to buy a condo unit may have downsides. Find out whether it is wise to have much of one’s wealth tied up in Singapore homes, and if so in what type of homes here. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from Justin Quek, deputy CEO of OrangeTee...

Disgruntled minority unitholders have voted for Sabana Reit to embark on an unprecedented internalisation of its management function. Should investors jump in, or run for cover? What does it mean for other Singapore-listed Reits? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in thi...

Why do buyers pay a premium to live near popular primary schools? What is rental demand like for homes near popular schools? But a school can relocate, and that can hurt home values in the vicinity. Understand the obsession with living near popular schools and how to use this knowledge in navigating the Singapore property landscape. Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive into the topic w...

Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impacts over the long run and how you can position your portfolio? Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealt...

OCBC’s recent purchase of more Great Eastern shares has further narrowed the insurer’s public spread and increased the risk of it eventually being suspended from trading. But Great Eastern undervalued shares still hold great potential. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore...

Why do wealthy families grapple with the challenges of how to enhance their wealth for generations and still keep close family ties? Families who have figured out the purpose of their wealth and their role as stewards take the first step towards a long-lasting legacy.  Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth...

With high interest rates, does it make more sense to buy a new uncompleted home instead of a completed resale home? Examine the pros and cons of buying new versus resale. Is maxing out the use of CPF funds on a home purchase wise? Crucially, should one hold back on buying a private home because of high interest rates and economic uncertainty? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive with E...

Manulife US Reit is trading at a historical yield of 28 per cent and an appalling 70 per cent discount to its book value. Is it a bargain for investors? Or, is it a value trap? What will it take to resurrect this owner of US office properties? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Si...

Why are foreigners keen on Singapore property? Transaction costs can be high for homes and yields may be low. But Singapore is a safe haven and the currency is strong. Might more foreign interest show in non-residential properties here? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee does a deep dive with Alan Cheong, executive director of research and consultancy, Savills Singapore. Synopsis: Hosted by senior co...

Private debt has come into its own as an asset class after the 2008 financial crisis, delivering attractive returns with little correlation to stocks and bonds. The current environment poses challenges but with careful credit selection, investors can still reap equity-like returns. Goh Hui Yang, Pictet’s head of alternative investments in Asia tells Genevieve Cua more. Synopsis: Learn to protect a...

The next few months could be a risky time. Investors should tread very carefully, and be prepared to take advantage of a big sell-off. The Fed is pausing its rate hiking cycle even though inflation is still elevated. Meanwhile, Singapore is battling to keep a lid on runaway residential property prices. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and co...

How to strategise for success when buying an HDB BTO flat? Mature estate or a non-mature estate? Are prime location public housing units and the resale market worth considering? Leslie Yee discusses with Wong Siew Ying, head of research and content, Propnex Realty. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore proper...

Riders have become a focal point of the changes in Integrated Shield plans, which from April must get in line with the Health Ministry’s cancer drug list. With riders, you can still get cover for drugs not on the list. But are you better off with the changes? Will premiums rise? Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by...

Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times . Keep your FOMO in check! The recent bank failures in the West were not just about poor management but also a manifestation of tighter monetary policy working its way through the financial system. Yet, t...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Is there a gender approach to financial planning? Isn’t it the case that the sensible approach really is gender neutral? Evy Wee, head of financial planning and personal investing at DBS shares her thoughts with Genevieve Cua. Highlights...

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Are Singapore office buildings good investments? Yields on office buildings are still low - should capital values come down and yields expand to reflect h...

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times . The proposed break-up and delisting of Golden Energy and Resources and the general offer for Boustead Projects do not adequately compensate minority investors. These deals are also testing the rules and...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  Most people probably have a CI plan but the cover they have is also probably insufficient. Genevieve Cua discusses how to enhance your base CI plan by taking up a multi-pay rider, to cover you for recurrence of critical illnesses. Highlight...

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. What is the profile of buyers of million-dollar HDB flats? What is the criteria that will get one’s HDB home to command premium pricing? Also, should youn...

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times . Share buybacks are a means of returning cash to investors. But they discriminate between existing shareholders and continuing shareholders. Ben Paul explains why investors should carefully consider if t...

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts Maybe other property asset classes, besides residential property investors will be hit with higher taxes. Is there scope for new types of property-related...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  How can you make sure your portfolio doesn't suffer in 2023 like it did in 2022? Genevieve Cua has some ideas.  Highlights (click/tap above):  01:10 More positive macro environment 04:11 Bonds back in favour 07:36 Commit to a balanced po...