Money and Me

If you think about your portfolio as a football club, how can you better structure your investments? If central banks start issuing digital foreign currencies what could this mean for the future of banks and FX? Benn Ng, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia at Raffles Family Office debunks the myths and common mistakes retail investors make when approaching not only FX but their entire por...

Most Singaporeans think that buying a property makes more financial sense in the long-term than to rent, which explains why majority of Singaporeans own a property. What are some factors to take into consideration when deciding between owning or renting a property? We find out with Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman and CEO of Propnex Limited ( who also shares which of his own apartments was complete...

When his university pal turned up in a car he bought from money made in the stock market, Ethan Ho decided it was time to learn about investing. Ethan is Director of Business Development and Marketing at InvestingNote. We find out if the "social" factor at this site helps investors uncover the hidden gems, and if the connections at the social networking site for investors can lead to better outcom...

Hong Kong shopping centre, Festival Walk, faced great damage after protesters attacked the mall. The mall is also owned by Singapore-listed Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust (MNACT). We ask Krystal. AI's Chief Kristals officer who leads investment on the platform what is on his stocks to watch list in Hong Kong and for his views on the biggest headlines investors are digesting. Saudi Aramco, A...

How much money should you prepare when getting your first home and how does this amount differ when you’re considering a BTO, EC or a resale flat? Kenneth Lou, CEO of Seedly, Kenneth Fong, Editor at Seedly and Darius Cheung, Co-Founder and CEO of 99.co weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may think it's all about what you say, but sometimes you need to stop talking to make what you want happen. Tim Castle, author of 'The Art of Negotiation' shares how you can position yourself for more possibilities in life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you buy an HDB in a distressed sale? You want a real deal but there are several different auction platforms to consider in Singapore. What are the pros and cons of buying a property through an auction? We break it down with Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman and CEO of Propnex Limited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a chart that tracks the spread between the 10-year Treasury and the 2-year Treasury yields, but what does the yield curve really tell investors? What are contrarian calls and how has StashAway made decisions to do with Gold and European Equities? Freddy Lim, CIO of StashAway shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer, Kristal. AI  about TransferWise’s partnership with Asian e-wallets and the outlook for a potential 2020 recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Kenneth Lou, CEO, Seedly , Kelvin Lam, Singapore Country Manager, YouTrip , Dhruv Arora, Founder & CEO, Syfe and Kelvin Teo, Co-Founder & CEO, Funding Societies about FinTech in Singapore, its future and how it impacts the operations of multicurrency management, robo-advisors and peer-to-peer lenders. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Willie Chang, CEO at Wowoo Exchange Singapore  & Ashish Varma, COO at Wowoo Exchange Singapore  about the growing ecosystem of leading cryptocurrency solution providers in Singapore and the challenges that come with mainstream acceptance of this revolutionising form of currency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you need to know when buying properties overseas in emerging markets like Vietnam, Cambodia, The Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia or in countries like Australia? Can you get a loan in these markets? Do you have an exit strategy and who can you sell your property to? Are you aware of the tax implications? We find out with Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman and CEO of Propnex Limited. See omnyst...

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Anna Vanessa Haotanto, Advisor & Former CEO, The New Savvy about the biggest financial challenges facing modern women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Kenneth Lou, CEO, Seedly, Samuel Rhee, Founding Partner & CIO, Endowus and Terence Tan, Head of Education & Business Development, IG Markets about their Epic Guide to Short-Term Investment Strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Carlos Lee, President Elect of Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore (IFPAS) about what we need to know about the importance of acquiring financial literacy at a young age and the ways our millennial community can go about achieving such knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Liyana Dhamirah, Founder, Virtual Assistants Singapore and Author, Homeless: The Untold Story of a Mother’s Struggle in Crazy Rich Singapore about how she emerged a successful entrepreneur in the face of immense adversity and how we can go about planning our budget plans more effectively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to  Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer, Kristal. AI about how the Brexit delay will impact global markets, as well as his perspectives on whether Hong Kong will lose its position as Asia's Top Financial Hub and the latest developments in the Libra Saga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investors look at a changing world in terms of opportunities in thematic investing. Where are the possible value areas if we looked at regions, industries or sectors? Three investors weigh in on healthcare stocks, last-mile delivery companies, FANG stocks and even take  listener questions on how to get started investing in the China market.  Guests: Kenneth Lou, CEO, Seedly, Sudhan, Seed...

No dental subsidy, no sick leave, no insurance or wait.... is there a way to change that? Michelle Martin, speaks to Grace Ng, Director, Education & Development, National Arts Council and Edward Choy ( last seen in Urinetown) about the realities of  freelancing and plans the NAC has to support freelancers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it a good time to buy your first landed property now? What are some factors to consider before you buy a landed property?  Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman & CEO of Propnex Limited even breaks down the sums for a couple earning $15 000 jointly if they are aiming for a landed freehold property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Crystal and Dr Greg Lim-Lange, Co-Authors, Deep Human: Practical Superskills for a Future of Success   about their new book and the skills held within that can be applied when it comes to making big financial decisions that can grow one’s wealth in big ways. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join  Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer, Kristal. AI about developments in the financial markets investors should take note of. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest:  Kenneth Lou, CEO, Seedly ,  Yeap Ming Feng, Head of Content & Growth of Seedly  and  Alvin Chow, Co-founder and CEO of DrWealth share how the current  Sandwich Generation can end the pressures for the next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is for everyone - rich or poor. If you love those around you, this is one of the best things you can do for them. Unlike a will, that kicks in when you've passed, this one, kicks in while you are alive.... Michelle Martin , as she speaks to Lim Fung Peen, Director, Yuen Law   & Author of 'Lasting Power of Attorney: A Guide to LPA and How to Set It Up' about the Lasting Power of Attorne...

How can the URA price indices help buyers and investors decide when and what to buy or invest in? Do the current real estate market favor the buyers or the sellers? And is it a good time to buy or sell now? All these and more with Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman & CEO of Propnex Limited. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.