Money and Me

Not all S-Reits, with China assets may be in trouble. Which one, which may be protected even from the growing wave e-commerce? The F1 weekend is back in full swing and for owners of hotel properties in Singapore, the F1 Grand Prix can be a very profitable time of year. But is this a pure hospitality play or are there any other sectors that stand to ride this tourism rebound? Data Reits and US offi...

The Green Revolution is here! As Singapore looks to establish itself as a carbon services and trading hub, jobs in the green economy to help businesses decarbonise and implement their net-zero strategies are now in hot demand. But what’s the broad definition of green jobs and what are the economic and environmental implications of a thriving green job market in Singapore? Michelle Martin asks  Pau...

Chinese electronic giant Huawei raised eyebrows last week not just because it rolled out a new phone, but because the new chips in the Mate60 Pro reflects breakthrough technology. While the chips are made by SMIC- the partially China state-owned, publicly-listed and US blacklisted company - some believe the chips cannot have been made without US technology. Michelle Martin and  Arun Pai from the I...

When it comes to insurance, most of us would know that some pre-existing conditions may prevent us from getting the protection we might need.  But many would be happy to know that these days, more policies are being introduced to cater to those with pre-existing conditions. Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites  Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities  to find ou...

Should you buy an ILP if you already have an insurance plan? Is an ILP a practical way to save for retirement? Michelle Martin breaks down the crucial questions that you need to know about ILPs with  Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a fractious ESG environment, how can investors capitalize on climate risk?  Michelle Martin and Founder and CEO of Climate Alpha, Parag Khanna discuss real-estate investing and resilient geographic regions. The noted futurist who will speak at COP28, also shares how his soon to be launched fund, will approach investing in climate adaptation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should an investor think about trading on leverage? Can algorithms today help you minimise your risk? Michelle Martin discusses using leverage in today's market with Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What factors do we need to consider to ensure we’re getting consistent healthy portfolio returns?  How do you minimise risk, which regions could you consider, what’s a 30 second balance sheet test?  Michelle Martin speaks to Willie Keng, Founder of the blog, Dividend Titan to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does this seasoned investor in UK properties think about scooping up more properties given current interest rates? When looking for the "golden goose" that keeps laying the financial "eggs" what should you keep in mind as the golden, first principle to picking property? Michelle Martin finds out with Daniel Sim, founder of Born Poor Die Rich. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

How have S-REITs performed so far? Who stands out? The decision for Sabana REIT to go for an internal REIT manager was one of the most unprecedented events in Singapore REITs history. How will this impact the S-REITs landscape going forward?  Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When one of the world's top credit rating's agencies downgrades US government debt, what does that mean for you if you are a risk-averse investor? Where in the world are we seeing sustained stimulus? Fitch Ratings move to downgrade the US government’s credit rating from a stellar AAA to an AA+  was due in part to “the erosion of governance… over the last two decades" so what does this mean for you...

Michelle Martin speaks to Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum about some of the best personal finance tips for young adults. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For most pet owners out there, you’d probably consider your pets to be a part of your family and want to make sure they’re taken care of after you’re gone.  But how should one think about including their pet in their will? And how can owners ensure your pet is well taken care of should anything happen to them? Michelle Martin invites  Wilson Lee, Senior Group Financial Services Director, Infinity...

Could AI do to Nvidia what the dot-com boom did to Sun Microsystems? How much risk should one take while investing in AI? And should the dominant allocation for investors still be fixed income even after Fitch recently downgraded the US credit rating? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which 3 banks owned by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund stand out?  Will UOB’s exclusive Taylor Swift ticket sales bump up their stock? Michelle Martin speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to find out . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Fitch decide to cut the US credit rating and what should an investor think about before investing in China given the current economic situation? Michelle Martin speaks to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To what extent does one have a right to choose between using your personal IP or corporate insurance? Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is required of you in terms of your CPF contributions as a self-employed person? And how can self-employed people ensure they safeguard and plan well for their financial future? Michelle Martin asks  Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to an Intensel White Paper on Climate Risk and Financial Value-at-Risk, flooding could cause up to 62% of total portfolio loss in Asia, by 2050. With that in mind, how should banks and financial institutions prepare financially for climate risk?  Ashley Hegland, Chief Operating Officer of Intensel Limited speaks with Adrian Abraham on the topic.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

To date, there have been four crypto bull runs, each precipitated by different drivers. How can understanding the history of crypto help investors make sense of when the next bull run could take off? From Bitcoin to altcoins and what to consider before giving up your iris scan for a handful of "free" worldcoins, join Michelle Martin and Markus Thielan author of Crypto Titans , as they discuss the...

The next wave of evolution in financing and payments is redefining the way we work with money. What does this mean for your business? On Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Daniel Stuart-Smith, Chief Finance & Investment Officer, MatchMove to discuss all you need to know about neobanking and embedded finance, and how these tools can be utilised to power businesses and change consumers' exper...

Could China's stepping up of support for private sectors lead to a rally of Chinese equities? What can we learn about the commercialisation of AI so far from Microsoft and Alphabet's earnings? And what is Elon Musk trying to achieve by changing Twitter’s product name to ‘X’? Michelle Martin get the answers to these questions with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures. See omnystudio.com/...

Imagine if you had taken a course in web technology before the internet boom; what might that have done for your career, or your ability to invest in tech as a theme? If blockchain will be the backbone of a decentralised world,why not take the time now to understand blockchain technologies? Michelle Martin speaks to Dr Peter Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of Synectify to discuss the key trends of the fa...

How can the blend of business, science, and history provide the framework for ensuring that future generations can live in prosperity and that the wheels of progress don't falter? Michelle Martin speaks to Akshat Rathi, author of an upcoming book Climate Capitalism - Winning the global race to zero emissions to find out more.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We lift the curtain on what you need to know to about the investment industry to be your own advocate. What should you know and what questions should you be asking when considering Investment products? Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.