Money and Me

Michelle Martin and guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend . Stocks discuss the healthy showing in May for US markets. They also explore the investment preferences of older vs. younger investors in Singapore, what the MSCI's recent deletions from the Singapore index mean for the five companies involved, and the outlook for emerging markets for the rest of the year. See omnystudio.co...

Hear an astonished Michelle realise the show has benefitted at least one prominent investor in this episode where we dive into the essential metrics for investing in Alibaba, the run up in copper prices and discover what investors should consider before investing in the Indian stock market. Guest: Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University See omnystud...

Michelle Martin delves into the world of investment linked insurance plans (ILPs) with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. Discover when ILPs might make sense, considering your liquidity needs and costs. Hear about the differences between ILPs and alternative instruments, and analyze the risks, benefits, and common misconceptions of ILPs. Elijah provides insigh...

Welcome to Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin. In this episode, Michelle speaks with Anand Francis, Senior Investment Strategist at Infinity Financial Advisory, about the recent decision to remove five Singapore blue chip stocks from the MSCI global standard indexes beyond the short-term implications. They discuss the possible ripple effects of these deletions and their impact on City Develop...

How should business owners integrate their business into wealth planning? And what are the varieties of exit strategies for SMEs in Singapore that are increasingly being considered given the current climate of business? Michelle Martin asks Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are repeats of the 2021 meme stock mania going to become increasingly scarce? Is GameStop in a better or worse economic position than it was in January 2021? What are the implications of new US tariffs on Chinese imports? From the dynamic nature of meme stock booms and busts to the state of AI, and reading between the lines of the latest US-China tariff tit for tats. Join Michelle Martin and her g...

Join host Michelle Martin and REIT Specialist Kenny Loh as they delve into the latest developments in the S-REIT sector. They analyze the winners and losers over the past month and discuss the recent earnings results of S-REITs. The conversation then shifts to Frasers Property's dramatic 80% drop in profit, exploring the underlying causes and future outlook. With market expectations adjusting to h...

Zip blinds are all the rage for keeping small outdoor spaces rain and blazing sunlight out in Singapore. How is this SME able to offer up to 50% savings on those high costs of zip blinds? Michelle welcomes Jei Leong, General Manager of Zip Blinds Direct , to discuss an innovative solution: the factory-to-home concept.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the world of investment options with Michelle Martin and her guest, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney , as he navigates through the landscape of fixed deposits, T-Bills, SSBs, money market funds. Explore the appeal of government bonds and money market funds. Gain insights into the recent surge in gold prices and the potential benefits of including gold in your portfolio. Learn about...

According to the World Gold Council, gold ended 2023 as one of the best performing assets, with prices rising 15% to reach US$2,078/oz, the highest annual close on record! Can they continue this trajectory to the end of 2024? And how can investors use gold as a portfolio diversifier and potential hedge against inflation? Michelle Martin in conversation with  Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist &...

In this episode of Money and Me, we delve into the insights gleaned from Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, famously known as the "Woodstock for Capitalists," with special guest Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan , who traveled over 60 hours in total to attend the event. Willie and Michelle Martin discuss key takeaways from Warren Buffett's musings, including Berkshire's trimming of its Appl...

Simon Ree, founder of the Tao of Trading demystifies some of the key terms of options trading, and takes on the question; what do we need to know about  trading options in today's market in this conversation with Michelle Martin  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Germaine Chow go from a HDB flat that cost $447k to owning multiple properties here and in the UK? In a word - leverage. The CEO and co-founder of I Quadrant shares practical strategies we can use in today's Singapore market to grow our wealth in the property market using smart thinking with ROI, value, risk and TDSR management in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/...

A tool of Chinese influence? Shutdown vs sale? What does the US forcing Bytedance to sell an app signal of the decoupling between US and China and its economic implications? Meanwhile China is bucking the sell-or-ban approach with Tesla and Baidu - why? And at 100 is it time to retire the notion of mutual funds? Michelle Martin finds out with Arun Pai from the investment team at Monk's Hill Ventur...

According to a 2023 study by Fidelity, 60 percent of women invest in the stock market, up from just 44 percent in 2018! But what else can be done to close the gender investment gap and empower more women to invest? Michelle Martin invites Kelly Chai, Vice President, Citco Fund Service to discuss the 5 key areas that aspiring investors need to know today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Diederik van Wersch, Regional Director, ASEAN and Hong Kong, global blockchain data platform Chainalysis , talks about Bitcoin's price action before and after the halving, Asia's adoption trends, and if a crypto spring could take root in Asia in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The high interest rates you used to be able to get on your savings accounts are falling, so where should you put your money? Elijah Lee Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities shares his ideas on the landscape of opportunity for investors seeking income in this conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Ooi, Market Strategist from Tiger Brokers Singapore discusses the potential of investment opportunities in this sector, how it differs from traditional AI investments and the equities popular on Tiger Broker's platform along this theme in conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does one fourth of Bill Gates portfolio comprise shares in this company? If you feel you missed the NVIDIA boat, what is another way to look at the fact that you did indeed miss out? Why is staying calm perhaps the most important thing you can do as an investor? Michelle Martin chats with author Swapnil MIshra to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been thinking of picking up your family and moving internationally? International broadcaster Jason Dasey who lived in Singapore but now calls Brisbane home, fills us in on property prices and the life adjustments needed for a successful move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Bitcoin's price rise now that the fourth halving has occurred? Hassan Ahmed, Country Director, Singapore, at Coinbase  joins Michelle Martin to discuss Bitcoin ETF dynamics, price movements post-halving, and expectations moving forward See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we see from the latest chip stock earnings? Are we seeing a reality check on the AI growth story? Which of your cards will give you less bonus airmiles for your spend? How can you as a beginner investor ride on the boom in India and Japan's stock markets? And why is this theme a really compelling adjunct to the AI story? Michelle Martin finds out with Tim Phillips, founder  timtalksmoney....

Understand and leverage how to strategically position yourself in relation to taxes and debt in this mindset-shifting session with Michelle Martin and her guest Jackson Ng, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Azimut Investment Management  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial freedom does not depend on your age. Michelle Martin finds out why with  Raymond Tan Seow Loong, Head of Wealth Management and Preferred Banking, CIMB Singapore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should we fear a super intelligent AI as Musk has warned of? What does Amazon’s foray into chips mean for the Ai race? Arun Pai, Investments team, Monk’s Hill Ventures weighs in, in this conversation with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.