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Genevieve Cua speaks to Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist who covers crypto, on valuation approaches to Bitcoin, the underpinnings of its value; and the implications of the mode of investment - direct holding or ETF. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highlight...

While having a family office has often been looked at as a status symbol, is it really all it is? Beware, it can be costly to set up. Genevieve Cua gets the ins and outs from Angie Han, head of wealth planning, Pictet Wealth Management Asia. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve C...

What’s the secret to a successful retirement? According to Christopher Tan, founder of advisory firm Providend, it’s not just good investing and financial planning, it’s also about contentment. Christopher shares his personal wisdom with BT’s Genevieve Cua.  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth e...

Some CPF members feel stopping the practice of “shielding” the Special Account is unfair, because they have lost the opportunity of a higher interest rate. But investing your CPF savings is more important than ever. What does this mean for your CPF returns? BT’s Genevieve Cua gets insights from Samuel Rhee of Endowus. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times p...

Private debt offers a stable, generally floating-rate income. But credit risks are elevated as financing conditions remain tight. Defaults are expected to rise. But some types of private debt carry lower risks than others. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highlights of t...

What is the outlook for interest rates and the impact on stocks and bonds? What is the outlook for Singapore and China? And is it time to exit fixed deposits and invest in what, exactly? Genevieve Cua interrogates Kelvin Tay from UBS Wealth Management. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor...

Markets are on a tear since the Federal Reserve signalled a pivot towards cutting interest rates in 2024. How should you position your portfolio? Here are some thoughts on bond yields; geopolitical risk in 2024; investing in value equities; and keeping faith in balanced portfolios. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individual...

Philanthropy can be a source of catalytic and patient capital, and as such, can play a big role in the net zero transition. Blended finance is an avenue where philanthropists can join forces with public and private funds. Genevieve Cua speaks to Anthony Gao, head of philanthropy services Asia with Pictet Wealth Management for more insights.  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this...

Why are couples entering into prenups, and sometimes at the urging of their families? A prenup or post-nup may potentially be an important tool for families who have multigenerational wealth in mind. Genevieve Cua speaks to Ivan Cheong, head of the divorce and family team with Withers KhattarWong in Singapore for more insights. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Busine...

Learn about key themes like circular economy, biodiversity, energy transition and health in responsible investing as Genevieve Cua discusses with Evelyn Yeo from Pictet Wealth Management Asia. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highlights of the podcast:  02:03 Climate imp...

Insurance par funds last year chalked up their worst returns over the past five years. But not all insurers reduced bonuses and your par plan’s bonus may still be intact - for now.  Are par savings products still worth your while?  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highli...

Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impacts over the long run and how you can position your portfolio? Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealt...

Why do wealthy families grapple with the challenges of how to enhance their wealth for generations and still keep close family ties? Families who have figured out the purpose of their wealth and their role as stewards take the first step towards a long-lasting legacy.  Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth...

Private debt has come into its own as an asset class after the 2008 financial crisis, delivering attractive returns with little correlation to stocks and bonds. The current environment poses challenges but with careful credit selection, investors can still reap equity-like returns. Goh Hui Yang, Pictet’s head of alternative investments in Asia tells Genevieve Cua more. Synopsis: Learn to protect a...

Riders have become a focal point of the changes in Integrated Shield plans, which from April must get in line with the Health Ministry’s cancer drug list. With riders, you can still get cover for drugs not on the list. But are you better off with the changes? Will premiums rise? Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Is there a gender approach to financial planning? Isn’t it the case that the sensible approach really is gender neutral? Evy Wee, head of financial planning and personal investing at DBS shares her thoughts with Genevieve Cua. Highlights...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  Most people probably have a CI plan but the cover they have is also probably insufficient. Genevieve Cua discusses how to enhance your base CI plan by taking up a multi-pay rider, to cover you for recurrence of critical illnesses. Highlight...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  How can you make sure your portfolio doesn't suffer in 2023 like it did in 2022? Genevieve Cua has some ideas.  Highlights (click/tap above):  01:10 More positive macro environment 04:11 Bonds back in favour 07:36 Commit to a balanced po...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  The pattern this year has been of hope and then a letdown. In this environment when it seems that everything is down at the same time, what can serve as investment guardrails for your portfolio?  Highlights:  0:55 The tug of war between...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  Can transferring your wealth to the next generation really be easy? The bottom line is: the issue of succession or wealth transfer requires a lot of thought and planning. Genevieve Cua speaks to Angie Han, head of wealth planning for Sou...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  Are your investments really helping to reduce carbon emissions and alleviating social issues? Genevieve Cua deep dives into ESG investing to find out. Highlights (click/tap above):  03:41 Two reasons for ESG funds’ underperformance 06:17...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  How is impact investing different from ESG investing and how much of a difference can your capital make? Genevieve speaks to Evelyn Yeo, head of Asia Investments from Pictet Wealth Management Asia. This episode is brought to you by Picte...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  For the risk averse, looking for opportunities in this high interest rate environment isn’t as difficult as it seems. Genevieve tells us where you can park your spare cash that won’t increase your stress levels.  Highlights:  03:30 Impac...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  Philanthropy is almost always associated with very wealthy families. If you have less wealth but many good intentions, can you also engage in philanthropy? Genevieve Cua speaks to Anthony Gao, Pictet Wealth Management head of philanthrop...

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  What are the promising investment themes within healthcare? Private equity offers an avenue to invest in promising smaller companies before their value becomes widely recognised. For more insights, Genevieve Cua speaks to Hui Yang Goh, P...