Money and Me

As one of the founding fathers of Singapore, Goh Keng Swee played a crucial role in shaping Singapore's economic development. However, despite his enormous legacy, few Singaporeans seem to know much about him. Michelle Martin invites Felix Cheong & Cheah Sinann, Creators of "Goh Keng Swee: A Singaporean for All Seasons" to dive deep into Dr Goh Keng Swee’s values, money philosophy and approach...

Their oldest client is 70 and didn't let his lack of technical knowledge hold him back from venturing into algorithmic trading. Michelle Martin speaks to Melvin Lim, CEO & Co-founder, Lazetrader, a home grown fintech start-up to discuss how his company is enhancing efficiency, eliminating emotional biases, and taking advantage of backtesting capabilities through its algo trading software. See...

MoFo Music and IAMAD, have recently merged to create a new music production and artist management group, MAD MoFo - with an aim to raise the global profile of Asia’s music talent.  But what trends and opportunities do they see here in Asia that music lovers and investors should keep a close eye on? Dan Koh invites Kelvin Avon, Co-Founder, MAD MoFo to find out how MAD MoFo, as a new music productio...

How should investors be reading the latest US inflation data? What are some bright spots coming out of the US’ recent earnings season? What’s driving profits at Japanese banks? And why is Michael Burry bearish on semiconductors? Michelle Martin unravels these questions and more with  Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with  Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend  to find out how to ascend the financial ladder and what holds some - even the millionaires - back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Relatable dad, financial consultant and YouTuber Josh Tan (aka The Astute Parent) puts together videos that tackle everything from why looking poor can help you gain financial freedom, if all Singaporeans are really rich, and why he chose to sell his 3-room HDB flat recently. In this inspirational conversation with Michelle Martin, he shares his investment journey, discusses what you need to know...

Many of us would know that CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust is the first and largest Reit listed on SGX. But what you may not know is that that stock has underperformed the  FTSE ST All-Share Real Estate Investment Trusts Index  S-REIT benchmark for about a decade. Michelle Martin finds out why with  Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney as they discuss options worth considering. They also ch...

Optimism is flooding back into markets this month! In just the first few trading days, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have clocked in a record string of gains in more than 2 years! So what’s boosting investors’ appetite this month? What does the latest earnings season suggest about the health of the US economy, and how can you strategically integrate AI stocks into your portfolio? Dan Koh breaks it al...

Who are the S-REITs winners and losers of this earnings season? What do the latest results suggest about the resiliency of S-REITs? What’s driving the strong double digit rebound in US office S-REITs? And where can we find bargains in this sector today? Dan Koh poses these questions and more to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Can Elon Musk’s ‘Grok’ AI chatbot stand against the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s bard? What is a good earnings-season investment strategy to adopt during this period of volatility? And how should you be investing ahead of this holiday quarter? Michelle Martin asks  Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Annuities have a ring of retirement to them. Today however, people (like our guest) like the idea of scheduling retirement earlier. Would you like a fixed income stream that can swell even as payouts start?  How much do you know about using annuities to make your financial dreams come true? Join Michelle Martin and Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out. See...

With Halloween just behind us, we ask what’s the scariest thing about markets today? And is it doomsday or utopia for investors on the AI front, why does one of OpenAI’s early investors think that venture investments will lose money in most AI investments? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Are rents still depressed? What is thriving when it comes to Singapore's property market? And what are some property investment strategies that you may want to adopt to maximise returns in this space? Michelle Martin asks Clarence Foo, Associate Group Division Director, PropNex Realty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin asks HomeSweeHome founders  Matthew Chow, Senior Associate Director PropNex Realty & Terrance Wong, Associate District Director, PropNex Realty how to read the Singapore property market with important questions for the basic and experienced property investor in this engaging conversation that includes how both men got their start in real estate investing and sales. See omnystud...

A recent report by Forrester says future consumer digital experiences will be both more invisible and immersive .  Michelle Martin speaks to Xiaofeng Wang, Principal Analyst, Forrester about what the future holds for super-apps and mobile apps and whether companies should be investing in building super-apps or turn their attention elsewhere for engagement?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Michelle Martin speaks to Tan Hong Tau, CEO of Manulife Financial Advisers  about his career and money lessons. They also discuss what we should be able to expect from a financial consultant.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most savings accounts may include an endless list of prerequisites for you to meet before earning a competitive interest rate. Michelle Martin speaks to Surendra Chaplot, Global Head of Product, Wise  about the launch of Wise's new 'Interest' feature which offers variable rates for SGD and USD. How is it able to offer such a rate? What does the feature mean for its business development and how wil...

The S-REITs sector has been coming under intense pressure as of late, with their YTD performance reflecting a 15% drop, compared to a 5% dip in the STI.  While institutions and global institutions may look away,are there are opportunities to be found at a discount? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan look closer at 3 blue-chips worth talking about. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Addressing crypto misconceptions has undoubtedly become increasingly imperative, given the long list of unfortunate events that occurred over the past year. With that in mind, Michelle Martin invites Diederik Van Wersch, International Director, Crypto & Web3, Chainalysis  to discuss Chainalysis’s crypto myth busting report which seeks to dispel 30 of the most common myths about cryptocurrency....

Michelle Martin invites  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend  to discuss some of the challenges markets are expected to face at the tail end of 2023 and what the rise in long term interest rates for government bonds mean for stocks and gold prices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's the dilemma that many of us are faced with: Should you invest in a lump sum or in smaller increments over time, a strategy known as dollar-cost averaging? Find out the answer with Michelle Martin and Chrisopher Tan, CEO, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are there any real differences in how an investor should approach investing when major impact events like war breaks out? What does history tell us? Bank of America says we are in the worst bond market in some 247 years. Why are bond yields rising so fast? Michelle Martin finds out with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do most SIngaporeans in a survey by SJP Place point to as the important factor to wealth accumulation and retention? Michelle Martin speaks with  Oliver Wickham, Asia Partnership Director, St. James’s Place to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much emergency savings should you have? How much of your monthly salary should you be investing? How much insurance coverage should one have? Michelle unpacks the secrets to a holistic financial planning with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bali villa? An apartment in Thailand? An investment home in the UK? What are key property fundamentals you need to know to figure out your risks and potential returns? Michelle Martin finds out with founder of Born Poor Die Rich, Daniel Sim.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.