Money and Me

Imagine waiting over a decade for a $150 million dollar inheritance to be distributed.  Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores two actual Singapore cases that reveal how family relationships and money can be a difficult mix. From secrecy, undocumented arrangements and “creative” financial structures the conversation brings to light issues that can save families years of...

Could pipelines, shipping fleets and defence contractors become the market’s next big winners? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Swapnil Mishra, Author of  Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious , this episode explores how the Trump-Xi meeting, the Xi-Putin summit and rising geopolitical tensions are reshaping investment flows worldwide. Michelle and Swapnil unpack...

China companies may be eyeing Singapore again - but could a new wave of listings finally reignite excitement on SGX for retail investors? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Jason Saw, Group Head of Investment Banking at  CGS International , this episode explores why Southeast Asian deal activity is rebounding after a softer stretch. Michelle and Jason unpack the AI-driven semiconductor boom...

If ETFs are becoming the “backbone” of investing, what does that mean for the future of portfolios in Asia? Asia-Pacific’s ETF market has crossed the US$2 trillion mark, and investors are no longer using ETFs simply to track indices. Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Ahmed Ibrahim, Head of ETF Solutions, APAC at State Street, this episode explores how ETFs are evolving into ga...

Many financially successful women remain passive participants in their own financial lives until a crisis forces visibility. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the issue of women and  financial disengagement  with Grace Tay, Associate Director at Finexis Advisory and a lawyer-turned-financial consultant. The conversation examines “financial infidelity,” emotiona...

Markets are shrugging off virus scares, rising bond yields and fragile US-China tensions - but are investors becoming dangerously comfortable with risk? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Arun Pai, Partner at Monk's Hill Ventures, this episode unpacks why Wall Street appears increasingly willing to “buy the dip” even during moments of geopolitical and health uncertainty. Michelle explores...

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin speaks with a former banker who channeled his ADHD into a “superpower”, transforming a restless "lack of focus" into a relentless drive to master a legendary Thai recipe and engineer a tech-forward F&B ecosystem. He proves that neurodiversity is a competitive financial asset, turning a classroom label into a mission-driven business that disrupts the...

Singapore’s financial advisory industry is changing fast - with consolidation, rising compliance costs and larger platforms reshaping the business of advice. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, explores what happens when financial advice becomes increasingly concentrated in the hands of fewer, larger players. Both also discuss the part of retiremen...

What’s Money Trauma and how can you heal from it?  Michelle Martin finds out in this insightful conversation with Gail Wong, Professional Coach and Investor, Livetrue.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Passive income goes head-to-head as ETF investing battles dividend growth investing in a lively showdown, as we ask which investing style might be best suited to be the main pillar for anyone's portfolio? Tim Phillips argues for the long-term power of ETFs, while Willie Keng makes the case for intelligent dividend investing. The debate dives into whether ETFs are still good diversifiers given mark...

Author John Coleman spent his early years in a single-wide mobile home in the USA. When it rained in Florida, the family would buy movie tickets, and wait out the storm safely in the theatre. Today he is Co-CEO of Sovereign's Capital which invests in public equities, private equities and venture capital. Michelle Martin finds out how John's six-step framework in his book "Good Money, Six Steps to...

Investors, what if one of Asia’s biggest ageing-investment opportunities is a healthcare problem few people even talk about? Asia’s ageing population is quietly fueling a surge in demand for urology care - and investors may be underestimating the scale of the opportunity In Money and Me we meet the largest medical device company in Southeast Asia Michelle Martin speaks with Wong Y...

Imagine a few thousand consistently deposited into your account, every month for life! Our guest received a letter reminding him this financial instrument he chose 5 years ago, came to fruition with a sweet four figure gain. Listen to this episode to hear how to figure out if putting money in annuity is a smart move. How much can you expect monthly? What are the range of riders involved? What's gu...

She walked away at the top - so what does freedom really cost? Michelle Martin sits down with Michelle Lee, Founder of Better MoneyEQ, who retired at 35 after a stellar financial advisory career - and chose a radically different relationship with money. They unpack why financial success doesn’t always translate into fulfillment, and what “Money EQ” reveals about our deepest money...

What if the biggest investing mistake today is assuming every dip is a bargain? Michelle Martin explores whether the familiar “buy the dip” strategy still holds in today's market shaped by oil shocks, inflation pressures, and shifting rate expectations. Joined by Brian See Toh, Financial Services Manager at PhillipCapital, the conversation unpacks why today’s pullbacks may be fun...

Hospital bills are rising - and now you’re expected to pay more upfront. What does that mean for your financial health? Michelle Martin speaks with Liaw Yit Ming and Lee Hong Huei of Foundation Healthcare Holdings to unpack Singapore’s evolving healthcare financing landscape. With new Integrated Shield Plan rider rules raising out-of-pocket costs, patients are feeling the strain. Is th...

Inflation is squeezing wallets - but could it quietly boost your REIT returns? Michelle Martin sits down with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan ( https://www.dividendtitan.com/ ), to unpack how rising costs could reshape the financing vehicles that REITS are. From CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s strategic pivot to Paragon, to CapitaLand Ascendas Trust’s resilient 6% yield...

What if markets are rising not because risks are low - but because investors are underestimating them? Michelle Martin explores the medium-term fallout of a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption and why energy shocks may reshape Asia’s outlook. Despite geopolitical tensions and recession fears, global equities continue to climb—what’s driving this disconnect? We examine Singapore...

What if one shipping lane, one IPO, and one CEO change could reshape your portfolio in a significant way? Michelle Martin unpacks three shifts that could redefine risk and opportunity,  From a potential Strait of Hormuz disruption to oil spikes, we explore how energy shocks ripple through inflation, equities and currencies. Then, SpaceX’s IPO buzz meets hard reality as the company flags...

Can "One Good Trend" take you to investing success? Michelle Martin sits down with Joey Choy, Speaker at SGX Academy, to learn how to spot high-conviction trends in Singapore stocks. Joey talks about how becoming liable for a client's stock market mistake led him to depression. He realized he might have to sell his home with a newborn in tow. He had to lean on his parents who forked out a half a m...

Beyond ARKX and UFO how can you think of adjacent plays to the space economy? Michelle Martin explores the fast-emerging space economy with Alvin Chow, Co-founder of Dr Wealth. From Alphabet’s billion-dollar stake in SpaceX to Amazon’s aggressive push into satellite internet, the battle for space dominance is intensifying. We separate hype from reality and ask if a big space technology...

What if walking away from millions is actually the smartest move you’ll ever make? Michelle Martin sits down with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder of The Smart Investor, to unpack the psychology of selling stocks - and why profits locked in are never a failure. From the painful “could have been” to the discipline of knowing when enough is enough, this episode reframes what success real...

There is a hidden cost to becoming a successful founder and Eldred Wee hopes to save more from paying it. If success feels hollow, this conversation may help you redefine what you’re really working toward Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the gap between financial success and life goals with Eldred Wee, Founder of Edenity. From closing seven-figure M&A deals to questioni...

What if you too could have a slice of the biggest entertainment industry in the world? The global gaming industry is set to hit $300 billion. We explore how one founder is flipping the model of mobile gaming - turning screen time into outdoor family play with a new kind of mobile game that prioritizes family time and movement. Is this the much-needed reset for how families engage with technology?&...

Retirement is about to be reinvented - but will the new CPF scheme work for you? Michelle Martin unpacks Singapore’s upcoming CPF Investment Scheme  and what it means for your long-term wealth - hosted by Michelle Martin. With Christopher Tan, we break down how scheme compares with CPFIS and who it is really designed for. We explore whether a lifecycle portfolio should be your core stra...