Money and Me

Are Bitcoin traders opting for long-term bearishness amid the intense volatility? Michelle Martin discusses news in the crypto landscape with Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno discuss the possible drivers of Bitcoin's fall to below $40k recently, what two new ETF's signal about Metaverse plays and why payment of digital assets with credit cards is big business for Moonpay which raised $87 million in funding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does  CPF LIFE compare with private annuities, property and other methods as a cornerstone for a retirement plan. Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Elijah Lee, Associate Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home ownership is seen as key to nation-building in Singapore, making up the core of its public housing policy. But how can retirees unlock the value of their 999 year or freehold property while living in their home? Jonathan Teoh, Founder and Director, Strategy & Partnerships, An Living Wealth Access  joins Michelle Martin on Money and Me to tell us how he is enhancing the fina...

Joining Michelle Martin is Cheng Chye Hearn, Head of Investment, Providend , who breaks down how the latest move by the MAS to combat inflation affects investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend discuss tailoring insurance for your financial requirements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin meets EI Lee, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder of Digital Treasures Center (DTC) to discuss merchant acceptance of cryptocurrencies, locally and globally.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore REITs are poised to benefit from positive momentum as Singapore eases pandemic restrictions and border measures. But can they maintain the upswing? Michelle Martin gets an analysis from Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities shares with Michelle Martin his stock take on Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and ASML, and whether Twitter can be the new Tesla in valuation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin enlists Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno for a rundown of what's making news the crypto market.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University gives Michelle Martin his insights on the upcoming IPO by Gojek-Tokopedia merged brand GoTo, what Twitter's future could look like with Elon Musk as active majority shareholder and the unsurprising trouble brewing at Donald Trump's new social media company.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After introducing us to his book Grandpa's Fortune Fables , which teaches kids about managing finances,  Will Rainey, founder, Blue Tree Savings   returns to Money and Me to talk about some of the concepts of wealth, saving and investing that parents can use to share key financial lessons to their children.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Vietnam is forecasted to be the fastest-growing ASEAN economy in 2022, Michelle Martin asks Joe Tan, Executive Vice President, Sing-Viet Impact Ventures  on the  non-profit business association's plans to help 4th Generation Singaporean small-and-medium enterprises set up shop there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do different possible outcomes for the war in Europe mean for markets? If Russia does accept Bitcoin for oil,what would that mean for the risk asset? Michelle Martin speaks with Tony Sycamore, APAC Analyst, City Index to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can be learnt about money on the blockchain given the hack of Axis Infinities Ronin network? Is Bitcoin proving its relevance and resilience in tough geopolitical circumstances like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno  tells Michelle Martin his thoughts on the prospects of cryptocurrencies. They also discuss and how...

The pandemic has brought about a fresh generation of consumers. What characterises these new financial tribes and why do banks and businesses need to understand them? Myles Bertrand, Managing Director APAC, Mambu  tells Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of this special series, Your Health, Your Wealth: Understanding Your Integrated Shield Plan Options, we learn about your options for an integrated shield plan if you have a pre-existing medical condition from Dr Morrison Loh, Head of Medical Directorate, Raffles Health Insurance and Director, Commercial, Raffles Medical Group . Brought to you by Raffles Health Insurance. See o...

Michelle Martin gets thoughts from self-professed Warren Buffett fan Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW  on Berkshire Hathaway's latest acquisition of insurer Alleghany, plus insights on Carl Icahn's recession prediction and the share buyback trend among Chinese tech firms.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin discusses growth investing opportunities and where VP Bank’s convictions lie for 2022 with Thomas Rupf, CIO Asia & Head of Trading Execution, VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you’re a slave to your job? What if you want to quit and have no savings? You might want to consider lighting a F.I.R.E., which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. Michelle Martin finds out how from  Loh Shurn Lin, Independent Consultant & F.I.R.E. Mentor . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW discuss the US Feds’ interest rate hike, the recent Chinese tech stock rout and thoughts on Forest Li’s letter to staff of Sea Ltd after its 75% wipeout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the Ukrainian crisis speed up the decoupling between China and the US ? What could this and wider geopolitical uncertainty mean for long term investors? Are there beaten down growth stocks to buy now? Given recent market volatility are dividend stocks back in the spotlight? Michelle Martin finds out with Tim Phillips, Head of Content for ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities . See omnystudio.com/...

Dr Isaac Liu, Paediatrician, Raffles Hospital shares the 4 lifetime milestones when reviewing an IP makes good personal and money sense in conversation with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Wednesday trade saw Chinese tech stocks rebounding, but the mood has been dark around Chinese tech stocks which saw 71 billion erased from some of China's wealthiest on Monday. Has the sell-off been irrational? Is buying the dip a good strategy? Michelle Martin finds out with  Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

What do women need to know about taking control of their money? Are more women investing in Singapore? Michelle Martin chats with Evelyn Goh, Deputy CEO & Chief Advisory Officer, Providend to find out.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.