Money and Me

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are widely known to provide broad-based market exposure and present one of the most cost-effective ways to start our investment journey. But given the evolution of the diversity and complexity of ETFs since its creation, it can certainly be challenging to navigate this complex market.  But fret not, because today on Money and Me, Dan Koh speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of...

Do you have the ability to withstand life events that may significantly impact your income or assets? How financially resilient are you in the face of unforeseen circumstances? On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum to discuss the importance of financial resilience in this day and age, and the key pillars that can help you financially weat...

Michelle Martin speaks to Raju Chellam, Chief Editor, AI Ethics & Governance Body of Knowledge to discuss the kinds of emerging job roles and opportunities being created thanks to Artificial Intelligence and what you can do to position yourself for these exciting new roles that AI is creating.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crypto’s early backers, co-founders of Gemini Exchange Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss discuss the platform's offshore growth plans. We find out what investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand can expect from their new crypto derivative offerings and discuss their views on the evolving regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are some of the significant changes in the travel industry since the pandemic, and how are these transformations shaping the overall travel ecosystem? Dan Koh finds out with David Mann, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific and Middle East Africa at the Mastercard Economics Institute  as he breaks down the Mastercard Economics Institute's fourth-annual travel report, Travel Industry Trends 2023. They...

What do the recent headline events, from the likes of FTX’s fallout to the failure at Silicon Valley Bank, that have rocked the crypto landscape mean for crypto traders and the larger cryptocurrency ecosystem? Dan Koh investigates with Chengyi Ong, Head of Policy APAC at Chainalysis.  They also discuss how the issues of market integrity and investor protection are being addressed. See omnystudio.c...

How receptive are companies when looking towards a model of having permanently distributed teams spread across multiple locations? Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Christopher McNamara, Chief Revenue Officer, Remote to discuss the key highlights of the IDC AP SMB & Mid-Market Hiring Trends 2023 survey and the evolution of remote work adoption among Asia-Pacific companies. They also find...

What does GenZ want from their banks? How are they saving when they don’t necessarily earn that much? Are they concerned about the economy? What language should you speak to best get through to this generation?  Michelle Martin speaks to Aditi Kohli, Senior Vice President, APAC, GWI to find out more about the Gen Z approach to work life, their personal financial health and what institutions can do...

Michelle Martin finds out more about two new Amundi index funds with expense ratios at 0.1% and 0.05% offered by Endowus, available as standalone funds, and as part of  their “CPF core allocation portfolios”. What do the funds track? How have they performed to date? What should you weigh before buying a passive index fund with your CPF? Guests: Sunny Leung, Head of ETF, Indexing and Smart Beta for...

Michelle Martin speaks to Lee Quane, Regional Director, Asia, ECA International to unpack what is driving daily rates for business travellers to Singapore, the locations for  relatively lower costs, and how Singapore ranks in terms of expenses compared to global business destinations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan who shares what’s on his watch-list. They also discuss China labelling Micron a cybersecurity risk and what that could mean for Chinese and South Korean chip stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some insurers are now offering additional coverage for cancer treatment and services through their rider policies. What are their implications for your long-term costs and care? Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a difficult 2022 does 2023 offer a fresh start for Asian fixed income investors? Michelle Martin speaks to Alvin Ong, Head of Fixed Income, Singapore, Manulife Investment Management to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary value investor Warren Buffett is bullish on Japan, why? What are hedge fund investors studying about China's education and chip sector? We take a close look at the picks that emerged from a famous investor conference held recently in Hong Kong. Why are regional banks in the US rallying and could they be winners worth looking at? Arun Pai from the investment team at Monk's HIll shares his...

Who are some of the winners and losers coming out of this earnings season? Which are the top reits for returns at the moment? And what does the US Fed’s recent rate hike mean for S-REITs 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.

Michelle Martin speaks with viral Ted speaker and happiness expert Anders Hansen, author of the new book "The Happiness Cure", to find out how evolutionary history could offer insights to radically improve our happiness today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should investors be thinking about when considering investments in Singapore and other Asian markets? Besides S-Reits and ETF’s which areas are attracting attention and why? Michelle Martin speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do so few Singaporeans have a retirement plan in place? How do the younger and older generations compare when it comes to retirement planning?  Michelle Martin speaks to Mark Czajkowski, Chief Marketing Officer, Manulife Singapore about the challenges that may stand in the way of our desired lifestyle once we stop working.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to academic Pearpilai Jutasompakorn from the Business, Communication and Design Cluster of the Singapore Institute of Technology, to find the smartest ways to save, invest and grow your wealth when inflationary pressures are a concern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to find out what defensive positions can we take as investors to weather a possible recession and diversify in the next phase of rate hikes,  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often come across many myths floating around the concept of investing. It’s natural for everyone to have developed a few stereotypical notions and biases over the years. Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to find out how we can steer clear of these rumours or myths to avoid making investing a daunting task.   See om...

How would you like to be able to spend your stablecoins anywhere Mastercard is accepted? Well… this is now a reality after Mastercard announced its collaboration with Stables to launch Asia Pacific’s first stablecoin digital wallet integration. Michelle Martin speaks to Bernardo Bilotta, Co-Founder, Stables to discuss the significance of this milestone and what it means for crypto adoption globall...

Did you know, 2022 marked the strongest year for gold demand in over a decade, with annual gold demand jumping 18%! So what’s driving this exceptional investment demand in gold and can we expect this bull run to continue for the rest of this year?  Dan Koh finds out with Shaokai Fan, Head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & Global Head of Central Banks at the World Gold Council. They also discuss how...

According to the 2023 Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index, Singaporeans are still actively investing in crypto even despite a hit in confidence. The same report also found an increasing number of females are investing in cryptocurrency.  On this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Lasanka Perera, Chief Executive Officer of Independent Reserve Singapore  to find out what's fueling this re...

Financial conversations about adulting are sorely lacking. Here’s how to give your young one a heads-up on Singapore's tax system. Michelle Martin speaks with Match expert, Zhang Zheying, Co-founder, Good School Learning Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.