Money and Me

What does a bear bond market mean for equities? What are the risks associated with structured products? And amid conflict in the Middle East, where or what could be a safe haven asset ? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we nearing the other side of the "higher-for-longer" narrative and what could this mean for the S-REITs sector? Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Islamic investing and how would you know which investments are considered halal? Michelle Martin invites Muhammad Ridhwaan Radzi, CSAA, Managing Director of IFSG and RizqX as they explore some investment strategy for investors looking to grow their wealth while adhering to the Shariah law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin is in conversation with Maggie Switek, Director, Regional Economics, Milken Institute’s Research Department about what the US agenda of nearshoring has meant for the Mexican economy and why it is valuable for investors to consider expanding their Mexican footprint today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more than 8,500 ETFs available in the global markets to choose from, how do we make sure we choose the right one for our portfolio? And what are three big things that investors need to know before buying an ETF? Michelle Martin invites  Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney  to break down the step by step guide to investing in an ETF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the concept of decentralised cloud infrastructure and how is it transforming the cloud computing and gaming industry? Dan Koh invites Mark Rydon, Co-founder & CEO, Aethir to share how Aethir is addressing the needs of gaming and AI companies through its DCI technology, and his outlook on the future of the gaming industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The festive holiday season is looming large! And if Europe is on your list of travel destinations, you’re in luck! Because on Money and Me, Dan Koh and Adrian Abraham invite celebrity yacht chef, Lisa Mead , to share with us why you don’t need to break the bank to have an unforgettable experience on your next Europe getaway. They also discuss some of the best budget friendly cruise packages that y...

For a while now, women are often stereotyped as being less equipped than men to manage their money. But that’s all changing now because according to a study by the U.S. Bank’s 2022 Women and Wealth Insights, women are closing in on men when it comes to their self-evaluated financial prowess.  In fact, did you know that past research has found that women’s investment returns were 0.4% higher than m...

The advent of Artificial Intelligence has seen the redefinition of productivity and simplification of processes across every sector in the world. And the legal industry is no exception. In fact just recently, it was reported that litigants in Singapore could in the future tap generative AI to help them with their claims or defence!  Dan Koh speaks with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Ch...

As self-employed individuals, a lack of capital can certainly stand in the way of your success. And while turning to traditional banks for loans can seem like an alternative, the stringent policies may result in some falling into unnecessary debt loans. Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Jenn Ong, Head of Credit Products, GXS Bank to break the notion that loans and credits are something to be...

It's no question that the large and systemic implosions last year in the world of crypto have redefined the regulatory landscape in the blockchain ecosystem. With that in mind, how can investors and builders alike safely secure and deploy their assets amid the ever-evolving digital asset space? And what role do crypto asset custodians play in safeguarding these digital assets? Dan Koh and Adrian A...

Could the Central & Southern Asia and Oceania region hold the key to the future of Crypto? Well according to Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index, that might be the case, given the countries’ wide-ranging, unique economic needs, and different use cases of crypto!  Dan Koh and Adrian Abraham invite Diederik Van Wersch, International Director, Crypto & Web3, Chainalysis to discuss the k...

Here’s the painful truth to planning a travelling budget: It. Never. Works… So how do we create a realistic budget without discounting our travelling experiences? Dan Koh speaks to Yu Mei Lay He, Senior Product Manager, Wise. They also explore some travelling hacks to save money and how Wise’s multi-currency travel card promises to make the most out of your next vacation. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Amid the constantly shifting market landscape, competition and innovations, many good teams fail simply because the traditional team models fall short on what’s needed to work in the evolving environment.  Today, Dan Koh speaks to Henrik Bresman, Co-Author, X-Teams about why it's important for teams in workplaces to start looking outwards before going inwards, and how businesses can effectively ta...

While boomers are typically known to be fiscally conservative, and the majority are at least somewhat confident in managing their finances, maybe it's time we start talking about how relevant and applicable the money advice they give us is. After all, there’s no denying that we’re living in a different world than it was decades ago! Dan Koh invites Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum to...

There is a big area of financial vulnerability for adults aged between 18 and their mid 20’s. Why is that and how can smart young adults with limited disposable income start planning today to cover themselves? Michelle Martin asks Adrian Vincent, CEO of FWD Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As widely anticipated by many, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged during last night’s FOMC meeting. But what does last night’s projections and tone mean for the US markets, bond investors, and us here in Asia?  Amid blockbuster Instacart, Arm, and Klaviyo’s market debut, does this suggest an inflection point in the sluggish IPO market? And what are potential AI plays wi...

How do you make sense of the different categories and codes to get the most of every dollar spent on your credit card? Tim Phillips who has flown his family on business for free often talks about the cards that have caught his eye in 2023 Michelle Martin also learns of a 50% code listeners can use for half off TIm's e-book that reveals his miles strategy for use at timtalksmoney.com . Join Michell...

Where can we find Chinese investment opportunities? US vs developed markets, where should you be looking at? And while many top fund managers have fled away from emerging markets amid signs of a potential global crisis, are there any bright spots that investors may have possibly overlooked? Michelle Martin unravels these questions and more with  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See...

Why is unemployment in China hitting college-educated youths the hardest? And how will mounting employment frustrations amongst the educated youth affect president Xi Jinping’s vision for a stronger China? Michelle Martin asks Brian Spegele, Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal’s Beijing Bureau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Seth Wee, a popular face on YouTube, to talk about his favourite miles card, what’s in his portfolio, his biggest investment lesson he wishes he learnt earlier and advise for those who want to monetize their content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with  Saim Yeong Harng, CEO, CardsPal  to discuss how he charted his journey from a conventional decade-long career in banking to starting his own fintech venture, and how CardsPal is helping people save and spend better.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Lennix Lai, Global Chief Commercial Officer at OKX on the show to discuss how the exchange is working to build trust with consumers in a sceptical environment, the opportunities presented in the Asia Pacific, Web 3 and why sports partnerships remains important to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of stocks in Hong Kong entering a bear market rage have left foreign investors fleeing away from the country’s stock market, but not Willie Keng. Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan  to discuss where he sees potential opportunities in the Hong Kong market and his thinking process for identifying hidden small-mid-cap gems.  See omnystudio.com/li...

Get beyond the daunting jargon in this accessible conversation on the power and rights of a minority shareholder in Singapore. Michelle Martin discusses lowball privatisation offers, when minority shareholders should hold their ground, and recent case studies with Robson Lee, Partner, Kennedys Legal Solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.