Money and Me

Amid the booming housing market in Singapore, is co-living the answer? Well today, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh seek to find out the answers with Andreas Lorenz, Chief Operating Officer, ST Hospitality who shares about driving factors of co-living in Singapore and how sustainable it is in the long term.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just recently, Singapore REITs experienced one of its biggest sell off in 20 years. In fact, latest numbers from the iEdge S-Reit Index also revealed more than 15% decline in total returns year-to-date!  But fret not, because on this episode of Money and Me, Dan Koh and Zia-ul Raushan invite  Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor  who will be sharing more about what investor...

Earlier this year, it was reported that the private equity market in Southeast Asia reached an all-time high of US$25 billion in deal value in 2021. That’s 2 times the figure from 2020! Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Money and Me is Paul Robine, Founder and CEO, TR Capital , to talk about why he has decided to establish a flagship office here in Singapore and the opportunities he sees in th...

Recession - it's the big talk of the town! With the US having reported 2 consecutive quarters of negative growth this year, are there any reasons to be optimistic? Well according to Stephen Davies, there certainly are some ways you can thrive through this difficult time! Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Stephen Davies, Founder & CEO, Javelin Wealth Management about how...

COE prices have reached an all-time high and are set to possibly break records in the long term. So is Car-Sharing the way forward? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh explore the world of alternative modes of transport in Singapore with Jenny Lim, Head of Singapore, BlueSG.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With banks raising interest rates for Fixed Deposits and equities falling, should we be keeping cash and only deploying it in the markets when things are clearer? And between Fixed Deposits, Singapore Savings Bonds, and T-bills, how do we decide which is best for us? Tune in to this episode of Money and Me as Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Christopher Tan, CEO, of Providend about all you need...

With the US fed funds rate rising to the highest since 2008, how should we be adjusting our investment strategies in this volatile market? Which corners of the market look undervalued and where should investors be putting their money? Well, on today's episode of Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to discuss if stocks have bottomed out...

What would it take for Singapore to become a hub for blockchain in finance? And what should investors be doing now that the US Fed have raised interest rates by yet another 75 basis point? Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh break down the details with Swapnil Mishra, Founder of WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor at the Singapore Management University.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bid to lure more customers, Trust Bank is raising their interest rates on its Savings accounts! Joining Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh today are Nick Woodruff, Chief of Staff, Trust Bank and Gloria Wong, Head of Growth at Trust Bank as they discuss how Trust Bank stands out from its competitors despite offering lower headline rates in the market, and outline Trust Bank's objectives in the near fu...

While local banks are expected to remain beneficiaries of rising interest rates, are there any hidden gems worth considering in this time of economic uncertainty? You won't want to miss this as Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan joins Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh on Money and Me to discuss 3 stocks that may be worth considering as part of your investment portfolio in this inflationary environment....

Local telcos announced their price plans for coverage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on November 20th in Qatar! But that raises the question... Would you pay close to $100 dollars for access to the 64 matches? Zia-ul Raushan invites James Walton, Sports business group leader for Deloitte South-east Asia  as they discuss what's causing the steep increase in prices and if this latest mo...

Recognised as a rare beneficiary of Russia’s war on Ukraine, how is Civmec also thriving on the political tensions happening between China and Australia? Find out with Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh as they speak to Pat Tallon, CEO, Civmec about his company’s unique position to benefit from the deteriorating relations between China and Australia, and the growth opportunities Civmec will enjoy from tap...

Given the complex nature of insurance and the endless list of policies tagged to it, some of us may struggle to understand or even trust the system, especially when transparency is involved. Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Bentley Cheng, Executive Director of Vision Advisory Management and Founder of FinStyle app  as he shares how the FinStyle app is addressing the issue...

Knowing how important it is to have a safe and easily accessible platform for all your important information, vaultbox is committed to managing and protecting everything that matters. It acts as an encrypted digital depository providing easy access to vital information and documents. Zia-ul Raushan and Dan Koh speak to Matt Richards, Founder & Managing Director, Sircured and Watiga Group of Co...

How have alternative asset investments fared given the volatility of the stock market and talks of a looming recession making headlines on a daily? Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Nico Monroy, Director of South-east Asia, Cult Wines as he shares what makes wine investment a safe haven in our current market environment and the opportunity that the weakening British pound presents fo...

Chainalysis recently released its 2022 Geography of Cryptocurrency report that sheds light on the key trends affecting the cryptocurrency landscape in the region.  Ulisse Dell'Orto, Managing Director, APAC, Chainalysis  joins Zia-ul Raushan to tell us where most people are putting their wealth into crypto and how the cryptocurrency market here in Asia is set to perform in future.  See omnystudio.c...

How much do you know about pet insurance in Singapore? Will it help you save on big vet bills? Are there really options that can help with cancer treatment and glaucoma? Michelle Martin finds out with Pamela Chong associate manager Legacy FA.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger XR is the leading global XR agency. Founder Jason Yim says the Metaverse is not a place, it is a shift in engaging with content and many companies are laying a stake for an AR or VR dominated metaverse. Michelle Martin invites Jason Yim, Founder & CEO of Trigger XR , to share his practitioner insight into the technology he thinks is enabling the evolution of metaverse and what this wou...

October is off to a shaky start after the US market closed off with a miserable 9.3% loss in September - living up to its name as the worst month of trading. So the question remains, what other factors might derail markets aside from the Fed raising interest rates? And how can we ensure that our returns are above inflation over the long term? You definitely don't want to miss this as Michelle Mart...

How can a beefed-up dollar affect your portfolio? Michelle Martin and Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities  dives into the details. They also answer the question of a listener - Roy Poh - who asked if these 2 'Buy Now Pay Later' stocks have room to run in a recessionary environment.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A company called Strive Asset Management has launched an anti-ESG ETF that was successful in raising $315 millions in less than a month! Why exactly is the anti-ESG movement gaining ground? And with the OPEC+ announcing that they will be cutting 2 millions of barrels a day, is this a sign to enter the commodities market? Michelle Martin finds out with  Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adju...

Ever wished you could choose and literally see a vet in minutes on video call? Pet telemedicine has arrived in Singapore. Michelle Martin speaks with siblings and co-founders Junyong Tong and Dr. Rachel Tong, Co-founders, Pawlyclinic , to find out if their platform can save pet parents time and money in the long-run, yet still offer access to great vet care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

 Ludovic Subran, the Chief Economist of Allianz is skeptical of a fed “pivot” in November. He joined Michelle Martin to share his views on the issue, why South Asian economies have to tighten rates for longer, what an OPEC+ backstop could mean for beleaguered oil markets and how the US housing market is correcting following the FED's moves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How could the global risk-on narrative impact crypto markets? What potential growth opportunities does Luno see in Cardano and Solana, having recently added them to its offerings? Michelle Martin finds out with Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Feroze Medora, Head of APAC at Gemini  take a deep dive into what staking on crypto is all about, the risks involved, and how this instrument compares to other methods of earning yield on crypto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.