Live Well with Michelle

You can already smell and feel those crisp bank notes, now what should you do with the money?  Michelle Martin, explores why ang pows have become a tradition and what the meaning behind the tradition can teach us about giving and receiving today with her guest, Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. Tune in for actionable advice to start 2025 well and with your ang pow money working  fo...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Asia-Pacific REITs including Suntec REIT, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, OUE REIT, and Starhill Global REIT, analyzing their performance and distribution trends. The duo discusses U.S. market highs, cryptocurrency strategies, and interest rate dynamics. They also spotlight American...

Join Michelle Martin and guest Arun Pai from Monk’s Hill Ventures, as they discuss the evolving landscape of quantum computing from a VC investor perspective. What is Silicon Valley talking about in this arena? Michelle and Arun also discuss Trump’s return to power, examining its implications for SEA economies. They also cover the TikTok saga—will Elon Musk, Kevin O’Leary,...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest updates on Mapletree Industrial Trust and Frasers Centrepoint Trust, covering REIT trends and retail prospects. Explore Wall Street's reaction to Netflix earnings and the StarGate AI project. Get insights on TikTok’s potential suitors, including Oracle, Elon Musk, and Ke...

Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me  as she dives into the upcoming changes to MediShield Life with Jake Lim, book author and Founder of Money Mindfulness Ltd. This episode unpacks the new claim limits, expanded coverage, and premium hikes set to roll out from April 2025. Jake shares insights into how these changes impact seniors, vulnerable groups, and policyholders with Integrated Sh...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang,look  into Asia-Pacific market gains and the latest on Singapore REITs, with Mapletree Logistics Trust and Sabana REIT painting contrasting earnings pictures. Discover the impact of Trump-era policies on space-related stocks like Redwire, Rocket Lab USA, and Intuitive Machines, as well as AI infrastructure giants Orac...

Heard of the landmark CPF changes for Singapore's gig workers?  The law allows for legal protections in the areas of injury compensation and retirement benefits. It also includes CPF deductions starting January 2025. Explore strategies for money management amidst rising expense-to-income ratios, especially for platform workers with variable incomes. Uncover investment opportunities, from ETFs...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode explores Asia-Pacific markets' bullish momentum, led by Sydney's ASX-200 and Seoul's KOSPI. Dive into Donald Trump's sweeping executive orders, their market implications, and the US-China tariff saga. Discover TikTok's role at Trump's inauguration, Xiaohongshu's market impact, and Chinese stocks li...

On what grounds can a child sue his parent for maintenance? When does financial support from a parent to a child end in the eyes of the law?  We dive into the details with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Chambers LLP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Asia-Pacific markets rallying on Wall Street gains. Discover why TikTok's temporary shutdown in the US sparked global conversations and how Centurion, Tuan Sing, and XMH Holdings are navigating Director Deals. Explore updates on Novo Nordisk, Marco Polo Marine, United Hampshire US REIT,...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dissects corporate earnings, including Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, TSMC, and Richemont. Discover insights into Blue Origin's successful mission, Infosys's AI-driven growth, and TikTok's controversies. Get updates on Singapore's market movers like CDL, DBS, and Singapore Airlines, alongside the...

Join Michelle Martin on  Money and Me  with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend. Explore what the strengthening USD means for Singapore’s economy and the stock market in 2025. Gain insights into the volatile performance of S-REITs and whether a rebound is on the horizon. Learn why Singapore’s local banks had a record-breaking 2024 and if their momentum will cont...

Michelle Martin goes beyond the page of The Money Trap with bestselling author  Alok Sama. The former President & CFO of SoftBank Group International describes a pivotal meeting with Masayoshi Son, reflects on what he shared with Son San on investing in AI and discusses the future of quantum computing with Michelle.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how S-REITS' performed in 2024 and the possible outlook for 2025 outlook for Singapore-listed REITs with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. Gain insights into the best and worst-performing S-REITs, geopolitical risks, and a simple but clear strategy to balance yield and risk. The two also discuss opport...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into record-breaking profits from JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Blackrock. Explore the bullish rally in quantum computing stocks like Nvidia, Rigetti, D-Wave, and IonQ. Discover how Singapore-listed companies Ho Bee Land, ESR REIT, GuocoLand, and OCBC are navigating mar...

Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the expectation around SingPost's special dividend with her guest Tim Phillips, founder of timtalksmoney.com . They also discuss how to set financial resolutions that make sense for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Musk the solution to the US's problems with TikTok? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the brewing drama around TikTok's potential US ban and Elon Musk's rumored acquisition. Nvidia's CEO visits China amidst rising tensions, while Taylor Swift sparks excitement in Shanghai. The duo also discusses US inflation trends, market movements for Eli Lilly, Meta, Intel, a...

Join Michelle Martin as she delves into the world of professional investors! Michelle speaks with Gerald Goh, Co-Founder and CEO APAC of Sygnum, to explore Sygnum's partnership with Moomoo Singapore to offer a fund meant for accredited investors. Are institutional and accredited investors increasing their crypto allocations? How do actively managed crypto funds differ from directly trading tokens...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Johnson & Johnson's $14 billion acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies, Eli Lilly’s and GSK’s billion-dollar deals, and Bill Ackman’s plans for a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway with Howard Hughes Holdings. Explore Nvidia’s challenges under new US AI chip restr...

Moving from full-time employment to starting a business can seem daunting but we have some great ideas from a Singaporean who moved from the army and PMO to starting his own business. Hear about his light-bulb moment as a dad changing a nappy and what he recommends we all do if anticipating a career switch. Guest : Daniel Sim, Founder Golden Goose Property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks Mark Zuckerberg's critique of Apple, Meta’s latest moves, and the state of the Chinese market. Explore the performance of Alibaba, JD.com, and Midea amid Beijing's stimulus measures. Discover how Walgreens, Bloks, and Mapletree Logistics Trust fared in the markets, and hear about NTT'...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the investing trends of Gen Z with Christopher Forbes, Head of Asia at CMC. With nearly half of CMC's customers aged 20-30, Forbes sheds light on how TikTok trends like #FinTok are influencing financial behaviors. Discover how Gen Z balances high-risk assets, meme stocks, and cryptocurrencies with a focus on financial independence. Learn about the...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading lower, while in Hong Kong, Bloks Group makes an exciting IPO debut. Michelle examines how the Singapore-Johor SEZ could benefit OCBC, UOB, SingTel, and Genting Singapore. SATS secures major global contracts, Kia launches its first made-in-Singapore electric SUV, and Parkway Life REIT earns a "buy" call from analysts. Plu...

Why did the latest FOMC meeting reveal a shift in tone from the US Federal reserve? What does elevated bond yields suggest about the trajectory of the equities market in 2025? And who is the ultimate winner of the Trump trade? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they take you through a tour of markets and the latest news making headlines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang on leave. Dive into Nvidia's bold moves in AI and gaming, Tencent's challenges amidst US-China tensions, and SingPost's governance scrutiny post-Parcel Gate. Discover Shutterstock's acquisition by Getty Images, Moderna's vaccine development news, and Centurion's REIT plans. Learn why PropNex is an "UP" and how T...