Your Money with Michelle Martin

Michelle Martin finds out what information I Quadrant - a Property investing community -members have access to. She also learns how the power of community is being harnessed for real property deals with Benny Ong, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, I Quadrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the ‘vibecession’ really coming to an end? What’s the latest on Pharmaceutical acquisitions? And why are Chinese gaming firms unveiling share buybacks even after the latest regulatory move unnerved investors? Michelle Martin discusses with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do first time property buyers need to be aware of in today’s market. Are there different strategies being used. Michelle Martin finds out with Mister Boon, Senior Group Division Director, ERA Realty Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the outlook of S-REIT look like moving into 2024? What prompted a selloff in China’s gaming sector? And what does it mean that El Niño has a sweet tooth? Michelle Martin investigates with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember Mrs Lee making a splash when she brought a clutch with white dinosaurs to the White House? In our yuletide show, Michelle Martin invites Belinda Lin, General Manager, The Art Faculty to find out how this organisation is marrying art and business to bring new possibilities to individuals on the autism spectrum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Nike responding to a slowdown in sales? How did Tesla rise to retail investor stardom? And what is the world’s best performing stock of 2023? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look into the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much of a bonus are most companies in Singapore offering? Whatever the quantum you get, our guest has great tips on How to use that cash injection to break away from the rat race. Michelle Martin finds out more with Daniel Sim, Founder of Born Poor Die Rich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How many companies have delisted on the SGX in 2023? Why is optimism in the Singapore SPAC diminishing? And after a 9-day winning streak, have US markets peaked or are investors simply doing some profit taking? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Alex Tapscott joins Michelle Martin to discuss the next chapter in the evolution of the internet and what technological sea change will mean for assets, businesses and cryptocurrency. Alex also shares his views on a spot bitcoin ETF product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NEU Battery Materials is a Singapore-based lithium battery recycling company. Using their patented clean recycling method, they recycle lithium batteries from your phone to our future, electric vehicles. The company has created a process that is scalable, modular, and only relies on electricity. This is crucial to support the rapid growth of electric vehicles. Backed by partners like Temasek Foundation, SGInnovate, ComfortDelgro, Momentum VC, and others, NEU is building an automated recycling facility in Singapore to provide an avenue for clean and sustainable recycling for Singapore. Host Michelle Martin speaks with Mr Bryan Oh, CEO of NEU Battery Materials on their mission to build a clean future for everyone. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting. For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does FedEx’s revenue outlook suggest about the health of the broader economy? Why is South Korea’s Coupang acquiring luxury e-commerce retailer Farfetch? And what areas might see new AI applications in 2024? Michelle Martin finds out with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What essential questions should you be asking as we head into the final 2 weeks of 2023 to help you meet your upcoming financial goals? Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out how we can reflect on our net worth in order to move to a healthier financial future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do freight delays around the Suez canal mean for logisitc ompanies and costs of the asia-europe transport? Who are possible beneficiaries of the new up and rising Covid-19 wave? What’s been driving oil prices lately? And why was the deal between Adobe and Figma cancelled? Michelle Martin unpacks it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Super Apps still poised to change the future of finance? How is an investor to parse the field? How can one assess business models of superapps? Michelle Martin speaks to Neha Mehta, Author Of "ONE STOP", a book which explores the untold story of some of the world's most heard-about Super Apps. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the Singaporean translator of the Korean novel that evokes the cozy experience of stepping into your dream bookshop. Michelle Martin meets Shanna Tan to find out how the self-taught Korean speaker emerged as the top choice to bring this heartwarming hit novel to the English-language market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore what the fall in 17Live share price suggests about investor sentiment in the SPAC market, how we should be reading StarHub’s continued share buyback, and what the current US market narrative looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They are in the business of tracing power consumption to energy sources. REDEX Group Pte Ltd operates Asia’s leading trading platform for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The company offers a one-stop ecosystem for RECs, supporting clients through the full RECs lifecycle – asset registration, production verification, marketplace, and retirement. As an early mover in Asia with a proven track record, REDEX is developing practical and innovative solutions to meet the renewable energy needs of corporations globally. The company’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition towards renewable energy. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Mr Kang Jen Wee, CEO and founder of REDEX Group for their recent win in the Emerging Enterprise Sustainability award category and innovative plans for the business. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank.The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting. For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-awardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will Nvidia react to AMD's new artificial intelligence chips? With Microsoft and Meta committed to using AMD's chip, how does that shape up the AI space? What's the latest with Elon Musk and Tesla? Adrian Abraham recaps all the latest headlines with Sean Cheong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will AMD's newest AI chip bring to space dominated by Nvidia? What can we expect from Gemini, Google's most capable artificial intelligence model? Can McDonald's new spinoff brand CosMc’s be a hit? Adrian Abraham speaks to Sean Cheong to recap the biggest headlines on this installment of Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving Apple's record market cap? Can X.AI compete with the biggest players in the AI space? Where does Cordlife go from their current dire situation. Adrian Abraham speaks to Ryan Huang to review the biggest points on this installment of Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has the proposal to rescue Manulife US REIT fallen flat? And do the 3Q earnings results provide any indications of how S-REITs are expected to do moving into 2024? Michelle Martin asks Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did China Evergrande get an unexpected reprieve from liquidation? Why are Bitcoin and Gold both in rally mode as we approach the end of the year? How should investors be reading Mark Zuckerberg’s recent Meta share selloff? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get up close with a publicly-listed Asian fintech today, as Michelle Martin learns how MoneyHero, a Singapore-Hong Kong headquartered company behind some of the best known brands in the finance aggregator space- plans to ride market trends for growth in this conversation with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Strategy, MoneyHero Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss everything you need to know about Evergrande’s latest Hong Kong court showdown, which companies are set to join the S&P 500 and what to look out for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney to discuss cracking the credit card premier segment, if a headwind for crypto is easing and how to think through your dividend stock picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are oil prices dropping despite the OPEC+ pledge to make additional cuts in 2024? How should investors be reading November's US market rally? And why is ESR Group facing off activist investor Quarz Capital in court? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look into the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures shares a great book recommendation that Michele believes all investors must have (preorder on ibooks for 5 Dec 23). Arun also shares his personal take on the greatest investing lessons from Charlie Munger. Then, Michelle and Arun discuss the outlook for US Fed cut interest rates in 2024 and which country's stock markets show reason to cheer in 2024? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss GM’s $10 billion buyback, Manulife US REIT’s divestment plans, and Keppel’s purchase of a major European property asset manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do and successful trading have in common? Can you really learn what you need to know to trade options in weeks? Michelle Martin meets the author of The Tao of Trading Simon Ree to find out how you can trade like a pro and build abundant wealth in any market condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How was Chinese giant PDD able to beat estimates? Why is Meituan warning of slower growth in China? Why are Chinese shifting their money overseas? And what are the odds that the stock market will be 2023 on a high note? Michelle Martin unravels it all with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who in Singapore is certain they can retire on their terms and when they want to? Who has additional income sources? Which age group is least confident about financial freedom in Singapore and why? Michelle Martin finds out with Adriana Chia, Vice President, CX and Research, SinglifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Zhongzhi Enterprise related to China’s troubled property sector? Why is Goldman Sachs expecting China stocks to make its first annual gain in 4 years next year? And what would OCBC, UOB & DBS’ offer for customers to lock savings mean for their business? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outflows from Binance amounted to more than $1 billion not including bitcoin, according to data from blockchain analysis firm Nansen, 24 hours after founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao stepped down and pleaded guilty in a deal with the Department of Justice. What does the historic Binance settlement mean for the wider crypto industry? Michelle Martin finds out with Markus Thielen, Head of Research and Strategy for MatrixportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His own mother was once skeptical of his teenage business plans, but Novelship along with its Co-Founder and CEO have come a long way since. The once bootstrapped, Singapore start-up, has raised millions and is eyeing South East Asian expansion as well as a whole new surprising slice of the demographic pie. How do you grow a sneaker business? Michelle Martin finds out with Richard Xia, Co-Founder and CEO of Novelship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the state of the US economy, if the recent US market rally is warranted, the performance of the STI , Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway having sold its entire stake in Indian fintech Paytm and the surprising new price tag for happiness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He went from SAF to PMO , private sector consulting and now educates people on how to make use property investing to build income streams. Daniel Sim, Founder of Born Poor Die Rich, joins Michelle Martin for this enlightening session on making your career dreams a reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the latest on the OpenAI and Sam Altman saga? What's behind the surge in Country Garden shares? And what near-term challenges is Nanofilm faced with? Michelle Martin breaks it all down with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent numbers reported by Singapore stocks for the third quarter of 2023 have been quite a mixed bag. But perhaps this presents us an opportunity to search for operationally resilient S-REITs that we can consider in our portfolios! Dan Koh invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan to discuss 5 resilient Singapore stocks that is worth a second look today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The OpenAI saga is finally coming to a close after news reported that Sam Altman will return as the CEO of one of the world's most valuable company. But who’s in and out of the new OpenAI board? Why are Wall Street strategists predicting further gains for US stocks in 2024? And why is Jack Ma reversing his plan to trim his stake in Alibaba? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang on Market View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Seatrium working with partners and its ecosystem on its net-zero journey? In 2023 Seatrium was formed following the merger of Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Offshore & Marine, where is it on its green journey today? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Mark Gainsborough, Chairman, Seatrium. This SIEWCast is brought to you by Singapore International Energy Week and Money FM 89.3 in Partnership with ExxonMobil. SIEW is an annual platform for energy professionals, policymakers and commentators to share best practices and solutions within the global energy space.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Irene Ho, Deputy CEO of Finexis discuss money, meaning, mentorship and personal excellence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren't investors happy with Nvidia’s latest earnings result despite a surge in revenue? What does Nordstrom’s latest results suggest about the health of the broader retail industry? And why did Binance plead guilty to criminal charges? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unwrap these stories and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one of the founding fathers of Singapore, Goh Keng Swee played a crucial role in shaping Singapore's economic development. However, despite his enormous legacy, few Singaporeans seem to know much about him. Michelle Martin invites Felix Cheong & Cheah Sinann, Creators of "Goh Keng Swee: A Singaporean for All Seasons" to dive deep into Dr Goh Keng Swee’s values, money philosophy and approach to life. Also joining the conversation is Tan Siok Sun, Author of Goh Keng Swee: A Portrait.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Money and Me, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down all you need to know about Emmett Shear, the new interim CEO of OpenAI, an overview of Singtel’s performance amid Optus CEO’s recent departure, and what they make of the S&P500’s exit from the correction territory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their oldest client is 70 and didn't let his lack of technical knowledge hold him back from venturing into algorithmic trading. Michelle Martin speaks to Melvin Lim, CEO & Co-founder, Lazetrader, a home grown fintech start-up to discuss how his company is enhancing efficiency, eliminating emotional biases, and taking advantage of backtesting capabilities through its algo trading software.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Malaysia’s EPF lift its stake in AEM to 11 percent? Could the S&P 500 quickest comeback last? And what is the latest on Sam Altman and OpenAI? Michelle Martin unpacks it all with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MoFo Music and IAMAD, have recently merged to create a new music production and artist management group, MAD MoFo - with an aim to raise the global profile of Asia’s music talent. But what trends and opportunities do they see here in Asia that music lovers and investors should keep a close eye on? Dan Koh invites Kelvin Avon, Co-Founder, MAD MoFo to find out how MAD MoFo, as a new music production and artist management group, is revolutionising the music and entertainment space here in Asia and investment opportunities he sees emerging in this industrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should investors be reading the latest US inflation data? What are some bright spots coming out of the US’ recent earnings season? What’s driving profits at Japanese banks? And why is Michael Burry bearish on semiconductors? Michelle Martin unravels these questions and more with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Tecent and JD.com manage to log robust revenue growth? What does it suggest about the health of China’s economy? And why did analysts cut targets on Sea? Michelle Martin finds out with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving Genting Singapore's stellar Q3 performance? What does the latest US CPI numbers suggest about the approach that the Feds may take moving forward? And what are Japan banks' profits soaring? Michelle Martin unpacks it all with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.