Money and Me

What does the copycat of Twitter, Threads, mean for the Musk-Meta showdown? Will Toyota’s lofty ambitions to half the size, cost and weight of its batteries for its electric vehicles be enough to revive its EV’s sales? Michelle Martin finds the answers to these questions with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to look at a rising interest rate environment, debt refinancing, changing office space trends, short lease lengths and revitalization strategies for 3 of Singapore’s best known reits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should young people understand about being money-smart when choosing critical illness insurance plans? Why should you insure before you invest? Michelle Martin invites Pamela Chong, Associate Manager, Legacy FA to weigh in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US inflation falling to its lowest annual rate in more than two years, can a July rate hike be prevented? Can the US Fed still bring inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession? And what do the US banks’ latest earnings results flash about Wall Street? Michelle Martin unpacks these stories and more with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listen...

What is tokenization in a blockchain? What are the range of assets that can be potentially tokenized? And with the MAS unveiling its latest public blockchain tokenization trials, what does it mean for us investors here? Michelle Martin answers these questions and more with Sagar Sarbhai, Global Head of Business Solutions & Advisory, Fireblocks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

A recent study by wealth manager St James’s Place found that less than half of Singaporeans are happy with their level of wealth.  Michelle Martin finds out what the financially abundant - people who have much more than they need - do differently from the rest of us and the ‘one thing’ that majority believe would make them wealthier, with  Oliver Wickham, Asia Partnership Director, St. James’s Pla...

Does the expansion of the Hang Seng Index indicate an opportunity for investors to buy in potential constituents? What would Microsoft’s potential acquisition of Activision mean for the future of competition in the gaming industry? And how can investors safely get involved in this AI frenzy without getting burnt by the hype? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.  Se...

How do the 2023 amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act fairly balance the need to protect or advocate for parents and children across the chasm of possible estrangement? Does the act now allow for a trauma-informed approach? Parents, what actions can now be taken on your behalf? Michelle Martin finds out, in conversation with Mr Gregory Vijayendran, Tribunal President and Mr Khoo Oon Soo, Co...

4 key amendments have been made to the Maintenance of Parents Bill to protect children from abusive parents seeking maintenance and help destitute parents who may be hesitant to ask for help from their children.  Michelle Martin discusses Ms Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament for MacPherson SMC, what the changes to the law means for when children can be expected to support their parents monetarily...

What do investors need to know about how AI and cryptocurrencies are likely to influence each other? Michelle Martin speaks to  Lawrence Linker, CEO, XD Academy to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to jump on the bandwagon of buying investment products linked to AI? Why might putting your money on the latest investments themes not be the best idea?  Michelle Martin finds out with Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which chipmakers are under pressure amid rising tensions between the US and China and how should that factor into how you think through chip producers? Are cruise stocks worth looking at even if a soft recession in the US pans out? And where can investors find attractive opportunities in Japan's markets? Michelle Martin puts these questions to  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan See omnystudio.c...

What makes REITs funds an attractive alternative to physical properties for both Singaporean and global investors? How does the asset perform as a vehicle for estate plannning? Can it safeguard a child’s inheritance? Michelle Martin finds out with  Jovin Yeo, Senior Director, Manulife Financial Advisers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which are the riskiest sectors as central banks hold interest rates near unprecedented levels and tighter lending conditions weigh on borrowers? Hugues Rialan is Chief Investment Officer and Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management , shares his insights with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

80% of young Singaporeans don’t feel they are on the right track to meet their long-term financial goals. Do your money habits need to change now that coffee prices seem to have doubled in some neighbourhoods? How much of your OA should you use for your mortgage? Which annuities continue to provide an income for your children after you’ve passed? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Elijah Lee,...

Did you know, a local study had found that more than half of adults here in Singapore say they are financially illiterate? Well that might soon be a problem of the past because Dan Koh invites Kirk Kenny, Chief Development Officer (CDO) of Junior Achievement, Asia Pacific  to share how Junior Achievement's recent partnership with FWD Group is boosting financial literacy in the region.  They also d...

With so many insurers out there pitching a myriad of policies, some of us might be thinking, could we be overspending on insurance?  Well today on Money and Me, Dan Koh settles this once and for all with Edwin Ooi, Financial Advisory Specialist, MoneySmart Financial as they discuss what insurance policies you should be getting and some “nice-to-haves” policies that you may/may not necessarily need...

According to Randstad's 2023 Salary and Bonus Expectations report, 53% of respondents who lived and worked in Singapore do not feel that they are fairly compensated for their work contributions. So what does this signal to employers in terms of keeping talent? And how can employers making new hires this year effectively secure top talent? Dan Koh asks Jaya Dass, Managing Director of Permanent Recr...

On this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh speaks to Kevin Fitzgerald, Managing Director, Asia, at Employment Hero about what businesses can do to support their employees through inflation without a raise, and how payroll providers can help businesses navigate economic challenges and better manage cash flow.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the recent US Fed’s interest rate decision and new economic projections mean for Singapore REITs? And are investors’ interests rotating from banks to the REITs sector?  Dan Koh unravels these questions and more with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. They also discuss the attractiveness of REITs today and some signs of a turnaround that investors should be watc...

How can the integration of alternative investments as part of an investor’s portfolio help reduce market volatility? And what opportunities can be found amidst the rise of alternative assets and luxury asset tokenization as an investment class in Southeast Asia? Dan Koh asks Benjamin Twoon, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Alta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The topic of ownership has often been a complicated one, especially during the internet's present phase. But that could soon be a problem of the past because one local company is utilising blockchain and related technologies to unlock, enhance and preserve the value of media and entertainment intellectual property. So today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Raymond Chua, CEO, Marvion to find out ev...

Unlike the CPF Special and MediSave Account, which will see an increase in interest rate to 4.01% per annum in the third quarter of this year, the Ordinary Account will remain unchanged at 2.5%. And that’s sparking debate on the need to further increase interest rates to fight inflation!   Joining Dan Koh on Money and Me, is Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to discuss the significance of the 0.01%...

How much are you willing to give up to live in a bungalow? For some, it might mean their retirement…  Did you know, there is a growing number of distressing predicaments today, faced by retirees who own million-dollar homes, but have insufficient cash savings to meet their living expenses? That’s a term that some of us may describe as ‘asset rich, cash poor’. So today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invi...

How did the overall economic outlook change in light of the US Fed’s latest policy decision? What’s fuelling the confidence of the US stock market even in the face of recession warnings or fresh monetary threats from Jerome Powell?  Dan Koh invites Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to break down the latest market reactions and what investors should make of the recent bull run. They a...