Live Well with Michelle

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are widely known to provide broad-based market exposure and present one of the most cost-effective ways to start our investment journey. But given the evolution of the diversity and complexity of ETFs since its creation, it can certainly be challenging to navigate this complex market.  But fret not, because today on Money and Me, Dan Koh speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of...

What are the key takeaways from the US inflation report for May 2023? How likely is it to influence the US Fed policy decision? And how is AMD stepping up its challenge against Nvidia? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang analyze these headlines and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have the ability to withstand life events that may significantly impact your income or assets? How financially resilient are you in the face of unforeseen circumstances? On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum to discuss the importance of financial resilience in this day and age, and the key pillars that can help you financially weat...

Is Apple considered a safe haven amid the banking turmoil and recession risks? What’s driving confidence back into Salesforce? And why is Chinese electric car brand Nio cutting prices for its cars and ending free battery swaps for new buyers? Dan Koh investigates with Ryan Huang on this episode of Market View.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While US stocks are back in a bull market, why are bond investors sticking to their forecasts for a downturn and advising hedging any bets on risk assets? And why is UBS Group imposing strict restrictions on bankers from Credit Suisse Group ahead of its takeover this week? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the driving factors sending Tesla stocks screaming to the upside? How will the launch of Star Wars: Ashoka help Disney+ attract more subscribers after the company lost around 4 million paid customers compared to the end of last year. Adrian Abraham analyses these headlines and more with Ryan Huang and Sean Cheong. They also discuss whether Inter Miami's 1000% ticket price increase is sust...

Michelle Martin speaks to Raju Chellam, Chief Editor, AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge to discuss the kinds of emerging job roles and opportunities being created thanks to Artificial Intelligence and what you can do to position yourself for these exciting new roles that AI is creating.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the rationale behind the Bank of Canada’s surprise decision to resume raising interest rates? To what extent would it influence the US central bank’s interest rate decision? And why is venture capital giant Sequoia Capital splitting its China business into a separate entity? Dan Koh analyses these headlines and more with Ryan Huang and Sean Cheong. They also discuss why JP Morgan and Invesc...

Crypto’s early backers, co-founders of Gemini Exchange Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss discuss the platform's offshore growth plans. We find out what investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand can expect from their new crypto derivative offerings and discuss their views on the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the significant changes in the travel industry since the pandemic, and how are these transformations shaping the overall travel ecosystem? Dan Koh finds out with David Mann, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific and Middle East Africa at the Mastercard Economics Institute  as he breaks down the Mastercard Economics Institute's fourth-annual travel report, Travel Industry Trends 2023. They...

Just a day after the US Securities and Exchange Commission sued Binance, it is now charging Coinbase, the biggest crypto trading platform in the US, with operating illegally. What implications will this have on crypto investors? Meanwhile, why did the Reserve Bank of Australia turn hawkish since a pause in April, even as jobs growth eases and consumer spending cools? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investi...

Apple kicked off its 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote last night, unveiling one of its long awaited products... The mixed-reality headset, the Vision Pro! But with a staggering price tag of $3,499, how well does it stack up against competition like Meta and Sony?  Meanwhile, what do you need to know about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s charge against Binance? Find out wi...

What does Goldilocks mean in the stock market? And why is Saudi Arabia surprisingly making an extra 1 million barrel-a-day oil supply cut in July? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang walk you through the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The tech sector of the S&P 500 ended May with a bang, leaping 9.29% as semiconductor stocks like Nvidia rallied on the buzz about AI technology! But why does BlackRock still think that the US may already be in a recession?  Also, what are the factors contributing to the Singapore total market capitalization’s fall of 2.8% - the second month in a row in which Singapore stocks booked a decline i...

What do the recent headline events, from the likes of FTX’s fallout to the failure at Silicon Valley Bank, that have rocked the crypto landscape mean for crypto traders and the larger cryptocurrency ecosystem? Dan Koh investigates with Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy APAC at Chainalysis.  They also discuss how the issues of market integrity and investor protection are being addressed. See omnystudio.c...

On this episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what went down during Elon Musk’s meeting with Foreign Minister Qin Gang during his visit to China, why Musk is looking to pick a fight with the EU over speech moderation and how Singaporean investors can start participating in the Thai economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the US debt ceiling turmoil, where can investors find a 'market opportunity'? What are the risks of a US credit rating being downgraded? And what AI product did Nvidia unveil? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang investigate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How receptive are companies when looking towards a model of having permanently distributed teams spread across multiple locations? Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Christopher McNamara, Chief Revenue Officer, Remote to discuss the key highlights of the IDC AP SMB & Mid-Market Hiring Trends 2023 survey and the evolution of remote work adoption among Asia-Pacific companies. They also find...

What were some of the key takeaways of the US debt ceiling deal discussed between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy? And did Nvidia just help create an AI-fueled stock bubble? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang as they analyze the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has the Singapore Dollar strengthened against  the Malaysian Ringgit? Why is Intel’s stock falling? Why has Bill Ackman resurrected the billionaire feud with Carl Icahn and what is at stake? Michelle Martin dives into the issues details Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does GenZ want from their banks? How are they saving when they don’t necessarily earn that much? Are they concerned about the economy? What language should you speak to best get through to this generation?  Michelle Martin speaks to Aditi Kohli, Senior Vice President, APAC, GWI to find out more about the Gen Z approach to work life, their personal financial health and what institutions can do...

Why are investors selling off luxury goods companies? Why should investors put more money in gold? Why is it a good time to invest in the chipmaking space? Michelle Martin speaks with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out more about two new Amundi index funds with expense ratios at 0.1% and 0.05% offered by Endowus, available as standalone funds, and as part of  their “CPF core allocation portfolios”. What do the funds track? How have they performed to date? What should you weigh before buying a passive index fund with your CPF? Guests: Sunny Leung, Head of ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta for...

Michelle Martin speaks to Lee Quane, Regional Director, Asia, ECA International to unpack what is driving daily rates for business travellers to Singapore, the locations for  relatively lower costs, and how Singapore ranks in terms of expenses compared to global business destinations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which sectors should investors be looking at to bank on AI’s development? Will Apple’s $3000 headset be successful? What is a Singapore Depositary Receipt and can anyone buy one? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist with IG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.