Live Well with Michelle

It's no question that the large and systemic implosions last year in the world of crypto have redefined the regulatory landscape in the blockchain ecosystem. With that in mind, how can investors and builders alike safely secure and deploy their assets amid the ever-evolving digital asset space? And what role do crypto asset custodians play in safeguarding these digital assets? Dan Koh and Adrian A...

Today on Investment Bites, Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan weigh the pros and cons of stocking picking and ETF. They also discuss how to decide which is better fit for your investment strategy and the steps to maximise your returns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the key highlights of the 2023 Code conference? Can X truly be profitable by early 2024? And what does Huawei’s release of its latest Mate 60 Pro Smartphone suggest about competition in the semiconductor space? Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan unravel these questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the Central & Southern Asia and Oceania region hold the key to the future of Crypto? Well according to Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index, that might be the case, given the countries’ wide-ranging, unique economic needs, and different use cases of crypto!  Dan Koh and Adrian Abraham invite Diederik Van Wersch, International Director, Crypto & Web3, Chainalysis to discuss the k...

What are the repercussions of a US government shutdown, and what does it mean for us here in Asia? What were some of the highlights coming out of Meta’s Connect developer conference? Dan Koh and Willie Keng break down the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to investing in the stock market, many of us would have heard of the saying, ‘Don’t put all your eggs into one basket’. In fact, given the current economic conditions, diversification has never been more important than ever!  But how diversified is a diversified investment portfolio? And how should a beginner diversify his/her assets? Dan Koh asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan...

We know how painful it can be to take an L. But as with any investments that we make, it is important to prevent our emotions from interfering with our financial decisions. So on today's Investment Bites, Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan explore the best stop loss strategy to manage our risks on any given trade or investment effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Here’s the painful truth to planning a travelling budget: It. Never. Works… So how do we create a realistic budget without discounting our travelling experiences? Dan Koh speaks to Yu Mei Lay He, Senior Product Manager, Wise. They also explore some travelling hacks to save money and how Wise’s multi-currency travel card promises to make the most out of your next vacation. See omnystudio.com/listen...

On today’s episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan , find out how US markets reacted to the fall in new home sales and consumer confidence, what investors’ sentiment on tech stocks are like now, and the details of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Alibaba’s Cainiao potential listings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the constantly shifting market landscape, competition and innovations, many good teams fail simply because the traditional team models fall short on what’s needed to work in the evolving environment.  Today, Dan Koh speaks to Henrik Bresman, Co-Author, X-Teams about why it's important for teams in workplaces to start looking outwards before going inwards, and how businesses can effectively ta...

What is the October effect and how can investors take advantage of buying opportunities amid this month of volatility? Can Huawei rise again to become one of China's top three in the last quarter of this year? And does the deepening crisis at China Evergrande Group suggest more pain in the ailing sector? Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan explore these questions and more.  They also...

While boomers are typically known to be fiscally conservative, and the majority are at least somewhat confident in managing their finances, maybe it's time we start talking about how relevant and applicable the money advice they give us is. After all, there’s no denying that we’re living in a different world than it was decades ago! Dan Koh invites Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum to...

Are the drop in US small-cap and industrial stocks signs of an impending recession? How can investors play China’s upcoming Golden Week Holiday? And aside from the hospitality sector, are there any other opportunities that can be found in Japan’s market? Dan Koh asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.  They also discuss how you should be investing if you had $10,000 today. See omnystudio.com/li...

There is a big area of financial vulnerability for adults aged between 18 and their mid 20’s. Why is that and how can smart young adults with limited disposable income start planning today to cover themselves? Michelle Martin asks Adrian Vincent, CEO of FWD Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Cisco buying Splunk and how will it fit into its business? What were some of the highlights of the Microsoft Surface event? Michelle Martin asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. They also discuss his take on Hong Kong equities and where he sees value in the market today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As widely anticipated by many, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged during last night’s FOMC meeting. But what does last night’s projections and tone mean for the US markets, bond investors, and us here in Asia?  Amid blockbuster Instacart, Arm, and Klaviyo’s market debut, does this suggest an inflection point in the sluggish IPO market? And what are potential AI plays wi...

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin speaks with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan , to discuss his view of the recent tech IPOs, why Dollar-store stocks are sliding, and the key takeaways from last night's FOMC meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you make sense of the different categories and codes to get the most of every dollar spent on your credit card? Tim Phillips who has flown his family on business for free often talks about the cards that have caught his eye in 2023 Michelle Martin also learns of a 50% code listeners can use for half off TIm's e-book that reveals his miles strategy for use at timtalksmoney.com . Join Michell...

How is Instacart faring after its fantastic IPO performance overnight on Wall street? Why is Disney considering a sale of its India assets? And what are 4 things to watch out for at this week’s US Fed monetary-policy meeting? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where can we find Chinese investment opportunities? US vs developed markets, where should you be looking at? And while many top fund managers have fled away from emerging markets amid signs of a potential global crisis, are there any bright spots that investors may have possibly overlooked? Michelle Martin unravels these questions and more with  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See...

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dissect the 5 things you need to know about Instacart and Klaviyo’s IPO, what the latest listings suggest about the state of the US markets and the 2 AI stocks that Warren Buffett is betting on.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is unemployment in China hitting college-educated youths the hardest? And how will mounting employment frustrations amongst the educated youth affect president Xi Jinping’s vision for a stronger China? Michelle Martin asks Brian Spegele, Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal’s Beijing Bureau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out why DBS is bullish on Frasers Property, who’s buying GHY’s shares, the implications of the reveal of Huawei’s years-old Hynix memory tech, and if the US auto workers strike could lead to a US recession.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Seth Wee, a popular face on YouTube, to talk about his favourite miles card, what’s in his portfolio, his biggest investment lesson he wishes he learnt earlier and advise for those who want to monetize their content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with  Saim Yeong Harng, CEO, CardsPal  to discuss how he charted his journey from a conventional decade-long career in banking to starting his own fintech venture, and how CardsPal is helping people save and spend better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.