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Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Influence is a familiar voice that most of us may come to recognise. “Who is it?”, you ask? Well it’s none other than the anchor of The Breakfast Huddle, Elliott Danker! He shares his experiences preparing for his upcoming boxing match debut and why you’re never too old, to realise your dream.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COE prices have reached an all-time high and are set to possibly break records in the long term. So is Car-Sharing the way forward? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh explore the world of alternative modes of transport in Singapore with Jenny Lim, Head of Singapore, BlueSG.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang discuss why Binance is backing out of its plans to acquire FTX and what the laying off scene looks like on Wall Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With banks raising interest rates for Fixed Deposits and equities falling, should we be keeping cash and only deploying it in the markets when things are clearer? And between Fixed Deposits, Singapore Savings Bonds, and T-bills, how do we decide which is best for us? Tune in to this episode of Money and Me as Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Christopher Tan, CEO, of Providend about all you need...

US stocks are coming off 3 straight days of gains against the backdrop of US midterm elections, so how is it expected to perform in the next few weeks based on historical trends? Meanwhile, why is Binance buying over rival FTX? Tune in to find out as Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang break down the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the US fed funds rate rising to the highest since 2008, how should we be adjusting our investment strategies in this volatile market? Which corners of the market look undervalued and where should investors be putting their money? Well, on today's episode of Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to discuss if stocks have bottomed out...

How did Activision manage to outperform its competitors that has seen a slump in the video-gaming sector? And what impact will the US mid term elections have on the markets? Well, tune in to find out as Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan have the answers to these questions on today's episode of Market View.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Ryan Huang and Zia-Raushan discuss China's unwavering zero Covid policy despite posting a 6 months high in infections, surprises from the US job openings data, and what to watch out for in this year's COP27 meeting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would it take for Singapore to become a hub for blockchain in finance? And what should investors be doing now that the US Fed have raised interest rates by yet another 75 basis point? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh break down the details with Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor at the Singapore Management University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the US Federal Reserve have raised their interest rates, what's next on every investors' radar? And with big companies like Amazon and Apple freezing hiring, what does this suggest about the possibility of a recession? Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bid to lure more customers, Trust Bank is raising their interest rates on its Savings accounts! Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh today are Nick Woodruff, Chief of Staff, Trust Bank and Gloria Wong, Head of Growth at Trust Bank as they discuss how Trust Bank stands out from its competitors despite offering lower headline rates in the market, and outline Trust Bank's objectives in the near fu...

Its official! Overnight, the US Fed Reserve raised their interest rates for the fourth consecutive time to 0.75 percentage points, but with a twist... Meanwhile, why did Russia decide to take a U-turn on its stance to ship vital Ukraine grain exports? Today on Market View, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan investigate these latest headlines and discuss the impact of the lockdown of China's biggest iPhone...

While local banks are expected to remain beneficiaries of rising interest rates, are there any hidden gems worth considering in this time of economic uncertainty? You won't want to miss this as Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan joins Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Money and Me to discuss 3 stocks that may be worth considering as part of your investment portfolio in this inflationary environment....

How are markets reacting to speculations of China exiting its Covid-zero policy? And what should you expect for this year's long awaited Singapore FinTech Festival? Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan got the details.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wheat prices surged 6% after news of Russia's exit from Ukraine's grain export deal. How much higher can it get? And ahead of the US midterm elections, why is US President Joe Biden planning to impose higher taxes on oil companies? Find out the details with Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local telcos announced their price plans for coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on November 20th in Qatar! But that raises the question... Would you pay close to $100 dollars for access to the 64 matches? Zia-ul Raushan invites James Walton, Sports business group leader for Deloitte South-east Asia  as they discuss what's causing the steep increase in prices and if this latest mo...

Recognised as a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine, how is Civmec also thriving on the political tensions happening between China and Australia? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Pat Tallon, CEO, Civmec about his company’s unique position to benefit from the deteriorating relations between China and Australia, and the growth opportunities Civmec will enjoy from tap...

What does Russia’s move to exit the grain deal with Ukraine mean for the economy? And what can we expect from the upcoming FOMC meeting scheduled this Thursday? Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan have the answers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given the complex nature of insurance and the endless list of policies tagged to it, some of us may struggle to understand or even trust the system, especially when transparency is involved. Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Bentley Cheng, Executive Director of Vision Advisory Management and Founder of FinStyle app  as he shares how the FinStyle app is addressing the issue...

Despite a fall in iPhone sales, Apple reported slightly better than expected results for its September quarter, going against what seemed like a gloomy trend in the US tech sector. Meanwhile, now that Elon Musk has officially taken over Twitter, what's next? Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan investigate.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By 2025, Asean aims to generate up to 23 per cent of its energy through renewable sources. South-east Asia is already home to several large-scale renewable power projects. Over the past few years, Singapore has increased its solar energy capacity exponentially - but this is only one pillar of the energy mix. In a special SIEWcast brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week, Money FM 89.3...

Knowing how important it is to have a safe and easily accessible platform for all your important information, vaultbox is committed to managing and protecting everything that matters. It acts as an encrypted digital depository providing easy access to vital information and documents. Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Matt Richards, Founder & Managing Director, Sircured and Watiga Group of Co...

Shares of Meta plunged overnight after reporting disappointing earnings, following the trend of what we've been seeing in the tech sector. But amidst this decline, are there any bright spots to watch out for? Also, why are Chinese stocks going through a slump since its latest national congress? Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan find out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How have alternative asset investments fared given the volatility of the stock market and talks of a looming recession making headlines on a daily? Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Nico Monroy, Director of South-east Asia, Cult Wines as he shares what makes wine investment a safe haven in our current market environment and the opportunity that the weakening British pound presents fo...

US Tech stocks slumped overnight after Google and Microsoft both reported disappointing third-quarter results. Why is that? Meanwhile, Elon Musk has finally announced the takeover of Twitter that is set to happen this Friday. What does this mean for banks involved in this deal, especially against the backdrop of high interest rates? Ryan Huang and Zia-ul Raushan have the details.  See omnystudio.c...