Money and Me

What are your financial goals for 2023? With so much to think about, some of us may even struggle to come up or work with a realistic plan. Well to help us out today, Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down everything you need to know about preparing yourself financially for the uncertainties in 2023 and some considerations to know whe...

Which SREITs stand to become beneficiaries of investors seeking resilient yield and growth opportunities in a high interest rate environment? And with China taking a major step towards reopening its borders, is it finally time to stock up on companies with high exposure to the Chinese market?  Start your year right with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Fi...

With CPF updates aplenty in 2023, how can you maximize the benefits to reap its rewards? Well, find out today with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they invite on the show Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to discuss it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan dives into headlines regarding Elon Musk and China’s economy after its opening.  Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures weighs in to share more about how such a hasty opening may affect the region’s economic activity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan dive into the world of NFT. For those who aren’t familiar, NFT refers to non-fungible tokens, which are generally created using the same type of programming used for cryptocurrencies.  Join in the conversation as they speak to Chewtoro, Web 3 Partnerships for Mandala Club  about some of the trends that she’s seeing in the NFT market he...

The European Union has agreed to limit natural gas prices in an effort to combat the energy crisis. But this begs the question, how might this policy have an impact on Europe's ability to attract gas supplies in price-competitive global markets and its overall energy security? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG  about the influence of EU'...

Diversity and inclusivity - Those are the 2 words that have gained traction over the years in the broadcast and entertainment industry thanks to the rapid expansion of OTT streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. On this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Eric Collins, CEO & Founding Member of Impact X Capital Partners to talk about the importance of cast diversity and i...

With the new year looming large, what resolutions do you have on your list? Well, on today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to  Nicole Ng, Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum about 5 financial resolutions that you may want to consider, and what you can do to achieve them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know, it is predicted that myopia alone will impact nearly half the global population by 2050? With that in mind, Zhaoke Ophthalmology has developed a new innovative drug, NVK002, that seeks to address this concern.  Join in the conversation with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they invite  Lisa Feng, CFO, Zhaoke Ophthalmology  on today’s episode of Money and Me to talk about what her compan...

As we wrap up 2022, who are the S-REITs winners and losers coming out of this year’s market turbulence? Find out the answers with Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan as they invite Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor  to share how he thinks S-REITs have performed so far.  They also discuss the opportunities and risks that 2023 presents for this industry and the sectors that stand t...

Recession! It’s the big talk of the town that has darkened investors’ moods as signs of a weakening economy start to weigh heavily on markets. That being said, how can we stay invested while ensuring that our portfolios aren’t heavily impacted by the impact of a recession?  Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he invites Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs,...

One of the biggest news making headlines this week is the price cap on Russian seaborne oil that came into force on Monday. But it raises the question, how effective will this be in dampening Russia’s oil revenue and what does this mean for the future of oil prices? Elsewhere around the world, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have announced that it will be building a second chip plant in...

What a year it’s been! From the unrelenting worry of high inflation, to the Ukraine War and even the possibility of a recession caused by an aggressive Fed, 2022 has been nothing but a box full of surprises. Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to reflect on the transitions that we have experienced in 2022, and 3 lessons learnt from these events that will definite...

What do consumer and travel preferences look like in an endemic world? Find out today with Dan Koh as he speaks to Yogesh Sangle, Head of Instarem  about how Instarem as a cross-border payments provider, is addressing challenges faced by businesses when it comes to digital remittances and what amaze offers to help you get more bang for your buck on your next overseas trip.  See omnystudio.com/list...

It’s not surprising that we’re seeing a strong safe investments like the Singapore Treasury Bills and Singapore Savings Bonds, given the rise of inflation and the possibility of a recession. But are there any risks of having too much fixed income in an investment portfolio? Find out with Dan Koh as he speaks to  Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend  about some of the factors to consider...

Did you know… The Global Esports Market size is expected to reach more than a staggering $3.5 billion by 2027! With that in mind, wouldn't you want a slice of that pie? Well wait no further and join Dan Koh on Money and Me as he speaks to Clayton Larcombe, Chief Investment Officer & Founder, PAC Capital to discuss the key market trends have been impacting the growth of this sector and everythi...

As the FTX fallout continues to spread across the crypto market, what does this mean for the future of the crypto ecosystem? Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he finds out the importance of a security-first approach in mitigating risks in crypto investing and what growth opportunities can we look forward to here in Asia with Georgia Quinn, General Counsel at Anchorage Digital   See o...

Are you a 'Finanical Sotong?'. Well find out today with Dan Koh as he speaks to Nicole Ng , Head of Learning and Partnerships, The Simple Sum  about the 5 common missteps made by people looking to manage their personal finance, and what you can do to avoid these mistakes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Patil, Head of Insurance, Bubblegum joins Dan Koh on Money and Me to talk about how consumer trends and behaviours toward insurance are changing and what Bubblegum is doing to revolutionise the insurance industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why isn’t the housing market here in Singapore falling like what we’re seeing across the world? And how are the property and real estate sector set to perform next year? Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan find out with Kristin Thorsteins, Regional Head of Partnership Growth at IWG AND Chairperson of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Singapore judging panel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Latest data from the Ministry of Trade revealed that Singapore’s economic growth is forecast to slow to 2.5% in 2023 amid global uncertainties. Now that reflects a decline of 0.5% from the projected 3.5% growth this year!  On today’s episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to  Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan , about the factors leading to this decline in GDP projection and i...

Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan speak to Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities - dissecting the benefits of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme, and how we can maximise its benefits to prepare ourselves for financial freedom in the future! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Tech stocks have undoubtedly suffered the wrath of the rising interest rates this year. From a total of 7 companies that were classified under the  ‘Trillion Dollar Market Cap Club’’ back in 2021, only 3 companies remain amid the sell off of big tech stocks in the US.  Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh dive deep into conversation with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investme...

It comes as no surprise that the biggest news making headlines this week is the dramatic collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Coupling this with the sharp fall in the price of Bitcoin to the crash of Luna earlier this year, what does the future of crypto look like?  Meanwhile, with big US Tech giants like Amazon, Meta and Twitter commencing their layoffs, what picture does this paint for t...

"How much do you earn?" - is probably a question that many of us may struggle to be transparent about when asked. So to find out what's hindering us from being open about our salary and if a fundamental shift in this mindset can be achieved, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh invite Clara Lock, ST Travel Correspondent,  to tell us more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.