The Financial Coconut Podcast

In episode #89, we share 3 global themes that will fundamentally change the way you live your life. Today’s episode is really about opening up our minds to the possibilities of the future. The future is amazing. A lot of things are going to happen. And while there are some fears amidst all these changes, there are some ways we can capitalise on them.  Tune in as we share with you 3 big changes tha...

In episode #17 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the investment content lead of Singapore's leading personal finance platform, Seedly. For many new stock pickers looking at Singapore stocks, there's a natural gravity towards some big companies, like the big banks, SIA, Singtel, Sembcorp…But, all these brands that are supposedly household names, may not necessarily be performing well. And guest today wi...

In episode #88, we share 3 concepts that will make your a better dividend investor. The core idea of dividend investing is about finding good companies that are fundamentally strong and have very resilient business that can keep paying you the kind of cash in the form of a dividend. But what exactly are the core factors to look out for to find these companies? Tune in as we share with you some cor...

In episode #16 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a founder of People Mentality Inc (one of APAC's top 10 HR and Employer Branding consultancy firm) and Stories of Asia (a Storyteller Incubator). Being someone who has made his mark in the local and regional HR space, he will share with us a whole different way of looking at personal branding. Whether you want to make changes in your company, embark on a...

In episode #87, we share 3 business advice for side hustlers. These days, many people want run their own side hustles, be an indie hacker, start a small little business, be a small little boss and what have you not. But the thing is, there are actually a lot of challenges going on within this space. So today, we’ll dive into them and find some ways to manage them. Tune in as we share with you the...

In episode #15 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a high flying corporate banker who left his job and founded his own tech startup, Rescale Lab, a venture building ecosystem. Essentially, what they do is they help people start businesses lah and they built a software stack to facilitate this process. Join me as I chill with Gustavo Liu from Rescale Lab to discuss about the entrepreneurship. What are som...

In episode #86, we share 3 kinds of risks that matters to retail investors. In the grand scheme of things, there are many things that are uncertain, but not all uncertainties matter and not all uncertainties matter equally. Similarly, not all risk are equally important. And today, we will build on last weeks episode on the core understanding of risk to share with you the risk you should care about...

In episode #14 of Chills w TFC, we bring on crypto-enthusiast who has worked in Bain & Co, Zilingo and multiple start-ups. NFTs(Non fungible tokens) have been making their rounds in the media cycle. But, what do they actually do and what potential do they bring to the table?  Join me as I chill with Reuben Noronha to dive deep into NFTs. How does NFTs work? What is going on in the space? What is t...

In episode #85, we share 3 core understanding about risks. ‘Risk’ is often this big and highly emotional word that people throw around. And the word ‘risk’ can have a different meaning for each of us. So the question is, what are some objective ways to look at risk so that you can better manage your investments, allocate your resources and make better decisions in your life. Tune in as we provide...

In episode #13 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the founder of one of leading platform for freelance white-collar flexible work, Ravenry. Covid has accelerated many trends, remote work being one of them. As companies become comfortable with remote work, the talent pool is no longer geographically restrained. So how do we stand out from this global brain market? Join me as I chill with Ricky Willianto...

In episode #84, we share 3 soft skills you will need to prepare for the future of work. 2020 has accelerated many underlying growth trends, from the rise of the gig economy, the remote working arrangement, AI automation, use of technology, whatnot. And many of these trends are here to stay. So how then do we prepare for these fundamental changes? Tune in as we share mindsets and soft skills to pre...

In episode #12 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the Chief Commercial Officer of Ziliqa. Ziliqa is a highly innovative cryptocurrency company that was born out of NUS and aims to make blockchains faster and more scalable. Join me as I chill with Colin Miles from Ziliqa to discuss about smart contracts. Why should one consider using a blockchain transaction platform compared to a traditional transaction...

In episode #83, Reggie shares 3 tips to find peace in a highly digitalised financial environment. Over the years, things have changed as all kinds of online aggregators, like Robo-advisors, shopping apps, payment channels enter the market. And we are experiencing a shift in the way we interact with finance and the digital world. Tag with increasing online tools, choices and access, there is also a...

In episode #11 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the founder of one of leading Robo-advisors in the B2B space, AutoWealth. He believes that passive investing with low fees is the way forward for many. While there are many ways to invest today, he is staying old-school by buying assets to generate cashflow. To him, there’s a science and logic behind it all.   Join me as I chill with Ow Tai Zhi from Auto...

In episode #82, we share with you 3 potential pitfalls when using Robo-Advisors. Robo-advisors are on the rise and many of you may have some cash in them. Truth is, we’re actually pretty supportive about using them from a broad perspective. However, there are some real challenges that may cause retail investors some problems, especially when you are not attuned to investments.    Tune in as we sha...

In episode #81, we share with you 3 reasons why your interest on cash will stay low and where you can possibly put your money. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion going on online. Many are asking if there’s safe place to put their money as the interest rates with the banks and cash management platforms are so low these days.  Tune in as we set the reality on cash interest rate and discuss...

In episode #10 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the co-founder behind Xfers, Singapore’s first and only stable coin backed by MAS. In the fast-growing world of cryptocurrency, there’re all sorts of coins and functions. A stable coin is a new class of cryptocurrencies that don't really fluctuate and is often used as a medium of transaction.   Join me as I chill with Victor Liew from Xfers to discuss ab...

In episode #80, Reggie shares 3 reasons why he does not own bitcoin. Bitcoin is like the traditional godfather in the world of cryptocurrency. It is the largest by market capitalization. And a lot of enthusiasts actually believe that it has value and is here to stay. But we actually have a pretty different viewpoint. And we'll share with you why. Tune in as Reggie make his stand on bitcoin. What a...

In episode #9 of Chills w TFC, we bring on one of the leaders in the decentralised finance crypto space. He was an oil trader turn crypto investor. Today, he runs his own cryptoasset investment fund.   Join me as I chill with Arthur Cheong from DeFiance Capital to discuss about the  broad view of the crypto market. What is going on? What is blockchain? What are the different types of coins and wha...

In episode #79, Reggie shares 3 reasons why he loves blockchain. If you have been following investing, banking or cryptocurrency in recent years, you would have likely heard the term “blockchain,” the record-keeping technology behind the Bitcoin network. It may seem really complicated. But its core concept is actually quite simple. So, how exactly does it work?    Tune in as Reggie establishes som...

In episode #8 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a very popular investment blogger. He runs counter to the broadly diversified portfolio beliefs and has a very concentrated portfolio. But, how does he go about doing it? And can he outperform the market?   Join me as I chill with Chris Lee Susanto from Re-thinkwealth.com to discuss about the concentrated portfolio strategy. What are some key factors to l...

In episode #78, we share 3 main types of Investment Strategies. Each of them requires a different level of rigour, skill sets and knowledge. Having a clearer idea of these differences will help you to better choose how you approach investing. And allow it to fit into your unique life. Join us as we help you understand the three major kind of investors out there. What kind of challenges do each of...

In episode #7 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO and founder from Abiel Real Estate Fund, Maureen Li. She is a seasoned commercial and residential property investor with years of experience in Australia and Singapore property markets. Join me as I chill with Maureen and discuss how we should look at leasehold HDBs and Condos. Should you get HDB before you get Condo? Why do some people buy HDB ev...

In episode #77, we talk about how to build a portfolio that maximises expected return while minimising risk based on Modern Portfolio Theory. In our previous episodes, we’ve learnt about picking our own stocks, ETFs, REITs and bonds. So now the question is, how do you put all of them together in a way to maximise expected return and minimise risk? Or should you even try to do that?   Tune in as we...

In episode #6 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO of a company that has been leading the charge in the local financial social enterprise scene. In investing, stocks often steal the limelight, while bonds are often the sidekick. Most of us don’t pay much attention to bonds. However, they can actually play an important role in your portfolio.   Join me as I chill with Chuin Ting from Money Owl...