Money and Me

This investor needs more convincing that China's stimulus efforts will reignite growth. On the morning of the high-level rare Chinese PBOC briefing, Michelle Martin and Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen and Adjunct Mentor at Singapore Management University , discuss the potential impact of the newly unveiled stimulus measures. Explore how India's stock market has surpassed China in global bench...

Michelle Martin dives into real estate debt investing with BigFundr. Michelle is joined by Quah Kay Beng, CEO and Founder of BigFundr and they discuss the risks, benefits, and key considerations of real estate debt investments. Learn more about BigFundr’s global focus and pipeline plans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the US Federal Reserve initiates rate cuts, how should investors adjust their portfolios? Discover how interest rate cuts impact broad market ETFs, and which sectors historically benefit from lower rates. Tim shares strategies for identifying sector-specific ETFs, the importance of growth versus value, and key metrics to evaluate ETF performance. Plus, learn best practices for rebalancing your...

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai from Monk’s Hill Ventures . Join Michelle Martin as she explores the US Federal Reserve’s aggressive interest rate cut and its impact on global markets. Arun Pai shares insights on China’s economic slowdown and Ray Dalio’s concerns about China’s long-term outlook. They also dive into Snap’s new augmented-reality glasses and the evolving AR market. Are...

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the ongoing rally in Singapore’s S-REIT sector and the impact of potential Fed rate cuts. Michelle with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor , discuss whether this rally is sustainable, what historical data tells us about REIT performance during rate cuts, and how investors can navigate this market. Plus, they examine the growing r...

Join Michelle Martin as she explores RealVantage and Paragon Capital’s latest venture into global real estate. Michelle and guests Keith Ong, Co-founder & CEO of RealVantage, and Paul Lee, Co-founder, CEO, and CIO of Paragon Capital Management, discuss the launch of the $50 million GREAT Fund. Learn about their investment strategy, capitalizing on market dislocations, and the unique opportunit...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, with guest Saad Ahmed, Head of Asia Pacific at Gemini, this episode dives into Gemini’s 2024 Global State of Crypto report. Discover the key findings on cryptocurrency sentiment, regulatory influences, and investor behavior over the past year. Michelle and Saad also explore the role of stablecoins in the APAC region. Tune in to understand the evolving crypto landscape an...

Did you know that 1 out of 3 deaths in Singapore is due to heart diseases or stroke. With that in mind, we're spotlighting a little-known lipoprotein might not make headlines as often as LDL or HDL cholesterol, but it’s gaining attention for its significant impact on cardiovascular health. Join Michelle Martin on this conversation as she unravels what Lp(a) is, who is at risk of it, and what can b...

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the power of compounding, and then moves to the 9th wonder of the investing world as coined by guest Simon Ree, Founder of Tao of Trading . Learn how Simon's approach to trading strategy can shorten the wait for returns. Discover the principles behind compounding, trend following, and how to potentially achieve 3% returns per month. Simon also shares insights i...

He started a company accidentally at 14, and recently his non-profit organisation raised almost half a million dollars.  Investor and Founder Billy Naveed started  a non-profit organisation called Young Founders School to help children of all backgrounds gain access to the resources they need to build their own companies. So what do young entrepreneurs need to keep in mind when building a business...

Five out of seven insurers have raised premiums for private hospital coverage under integrated shield plans, with some hikes reaching double digits. What’s behind these steep increases, and how can policyholders protect themselves? Michelle Martin delves into the factors driving the rise in premiums, the potential long-term impact on the healthcare insurance landscape, and what options consumers h...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Professor David De Cremer , a world-leading behavioral scientist and author of   The AI Savvy Leader . They discuss his bestselling book, which highlights the crucial role leaders must play in AI transformation, rather than leaving it all to tech teams. Professor De Cremer shares the key actions leaders need to take to align AI with strategic goals,...

Michelle Martin is joined by Jermyn Wong, Head of Intermediary South East Asia at State Street Global Advisors, to explore the findings of the State Street Global ETF Impact Survey. They discuss why 60% of Singaporean investors hold ETFs, compared to lower rates in the US, Australia, and Japan. Michelle and Jermyn dive into the ETF themes popular with Singapore investors, the role of liquidity, an...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the recent U.S. stock slump, Michelle is joined by Arun Pai from Monk’s Hill Ventures to explore the impact of the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI, Nvidia’s historic single-day decline, gold’s price surge, and how potential interest rate cuts could shape global markets and investors choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Koh is joined by  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend  to discuss why investors aren't satisfied with their recent quarterly earnings results, if the market rally is broadening beyond tech, and what investors need to do to reposition their portfolio ahead of a potential rate cut this September and beyond.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone who's gone through the process of homeownership knows how tedious and cumbersome it can be to secure a loan. But can this be simplified? Well, Dan Koh is joined by  Marshall Poh, CEO, Moneymap  who is on a mission to help aspiring homeowners break the vicious cycle of owning a home. He shares 5 key financing areas that most homeowners often struggle with and what his app can do to help you...

No lock-ins and no fees.so how does Chocolate Finance offer such delicious yields? One year on from its beta-launch and 28 days into opening doors to the public, Money and Me's Michelle Martin dives into the business model of Chocolate Finance with  Walter de Oude, Founder and CEO of Chocolate Finance.  Walter shares his journey from his exit from Singlife to  the inspiration behind Chocolate Fina...

Could Thai consumer stocks - currently trading at more than two standard deviations from their 10 mean EV/EBITDA valuation - benefit from determined fiscal measures following the election of 37 year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM, a weak Baht, and measures to prime for a tourism boom? We find out with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet , Alethia Capital Equity Research. See omny...

Michelle Martin invites Chengyi Ong, Head of APAC Policy at Chainalysis to explore the evolving scale of crypto money laundering and the trends that investors and institutions need to watch in 2024. Chengyi discusses the methods used by criminals to exploit digital currencies, the role of privacy coins, and the challenges law enforcement faces. Discover how blockchain technology is both a tool for...

Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney to explore the latest on Macau casino stocks and the impact of new regulations on the industry. Are these stocks still a good bet or a red flag? Tim shares his insights on investment opportunities in China’s shifting economic landscape. Plus, delve into the ongoing debate: credit cards vs debit cards — which is better for managing fina...

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Arun Pai, Investment team at Monks Hill Ventures. In this episode, we explore how to trade volatility using the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) and what investors should be aware of as the market stabilizes. Arun shares insights into the potential impact of the US election on the strength of the US dollar and the global FX market. We also examine the effects of str...

Hosted by Michelle Martin, Samantha Horton, Chief Operating Officer of Syfe, shares why you don’t need a high-paying job to build significant wealth. Discover her insights on how a $5,000 investment can grow to over $410,000 in just 20 years, and why young Singaporeans are increasingly investing. Michelle and Samantha break down investment strategies, common misconceptions, and how to achieve fina...

Michelle Martin delves into property cooling measures that kick in from today ( 20 Aug) and the housing highlights from the National Day Rally 2024. Michelle also explores how homeowners can unlock value from their properties without selling! With her guest Ivan Cai, Head of Research at I Quadrant, she breaks down the options available to homeowners, including equity term loans and how they work....

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the impact of leveraged trades and market unwinds on global investors. Michelle and her guest Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen and Adjunct Mentor at Singapore Management University discuss the extent to which  heavy borrowing during market rallies led to windfall profits and eventual sell-offs. Swapnil discusses the key takeaways from global market upheaval...

Join Michelle Martin as she dives into the transformative potential of AI in business,with Donald McDonald, Head Group Data OCBC, Raju Chellam, Editor-in-Chief of the AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge, and Tan Siok Siok, Author of  AI for Humanity . They discuss AI's role in reshaping business processes, ethics, and sustainable development. Discover insights on AI adoption, regulation,...