Your Money with Michelle Martin

What are ETFs that use derivatives to track an underlying index or assets? Why are they so popular in Korea? What kind of leveraged ETF's have been seeing increased inflows? Michelle Martin unpacks it all with Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin learns about the medical and economic costs of missing an early symptom of cancer with Dr Chok Aik Yong, Medical Director of Aelius Surgical Centre, General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang take a deep dive into Vail Resorts & Oracle’s earnings results, what 3 dividend stocks top Wall Street analysts are recommending, and what’s the argument for investing in energy transfer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making progress for women is a multi-dimensional endeavour. From personal empowerment, to job design, recognising the need for childcare and more. Kaylee Kua, Executive Director, Daughters of Tomorrow and Michelle Martin discuss what continues to be important for women's progress in Singapore in this special edition of "Money and Me in line with International Women's Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is buying, who is selling? We survey share buybacks and zero in on key moves. Saudi Aramco, the case for NVIDIA, whether The Gap could be heading higher, the price of gold and the performance of the pound come into focus in this edition of Market View with Michelle Martin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Tan helps us with the math involved in choices related to the closure of the CPF-SA account (for those turning 55 from next year). How can we best optimise our CPF contributions? Is trying to outdo 2.5% in your OA by funneling funds to investments a good benchmark to use? Why doesn't Chris celebrate IWD? Michelle Martin puts the pressing questions of the day to the CEO of Provided, Christopher Tan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Jardine Matheson Holdings perform in its recent earnings report? What are 3 resolutions that investors are putting forward for Great Eastern? And what’s driving profits at DFI Retail Group? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can countries be more than venues when harnessing the power of the "creative economy"? Are there conditions that allow some countries to grow their soft power, more effectively than others? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Curtis S. Chin, Chair of Asia Fellows,Senior Advisor, Global Markets of the Milken Institute and former U.S. Ambassador.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China has set an ambitious growth target of around 5% for this year. What are some of the key measures it is looking at to as to boost its flagging economy and will the measures be significant enough to reinvigorate China's once booming economy? Bitcoin hit a high but so has a Joe Biden meme coin - the latter saw a 4700% jump. Will Bitcoin hit $100 000 by the end of 2024? Michelle Martin finds out how Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures is reading markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has Citi downgraded SIA to ‘neutral’? What might JD.com’s recent earnings results suggest about China’s economy? And how is OpenAI responding to Elon Musk’s allegations? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who's overtaking Apple as the new favourite smartphone in China? Why did AMD hit a US regulatory roadblock? And how should investors be reading Bitcoin's recent wild swings? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang analyze the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the economic impact of Swift's visit be fleeting? Which sectors could benefit? Is Swift part of a broader trend that countries are likely to soon capitalize on for tangible GDP growth? Michelle Martin discusses the possible effects of the "Swift Lift" with David Mann, Chief Economist, Asia Pacific, Mastercard, Mastercard Economics Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s driving Sea’s recent earnings? Why is Apple getting fined nearly $2 billion? And why are Reddit’s users threatening to bet against its IPO? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What returns could you be looking at if you did invest your OA and SRS? What is the risk-return argument? Michelle Martin in conversation with So Sin Ting, CCO, Endowus to discuss why women in particular may want to maximize their CPF funds and participate in the stock market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the argument for investing in granolas? How do they compare to the Magnificent Seven? And what’s the current market narrative of US stocks? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the lowest rate you can get refinancing your mortgage in today's IR environment? How can you find an property agent who will charge you half the usual commission rate? Michelle Martin speaks with David Baey, CEO, Mortgage Master, to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What actionable steps can be taken to empower women to move through their investing journey? How can parents encourage young girls to take charge of their money? Michelle Martin invites Camilla Dahl Hansen, Chief Saxo Experience Officer, Saxo Bank to discuss how women can stay invested for longer, and take their investment journey to the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why was Emperador dropped from the blue chip index? What does Frasers Centrepoint Trust addition to the Straits Times Index mean for the company? And how should you be reading ComfortDelGro's latest earnings results? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can start-ups like Zora Health women in Singapore and around the globe, preserve the scarce asset of fertility? Michelle Martin finds out with Anna Haotanto, CEO and Founder, Zora Health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Money and Me, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what's powering the stellar profits on several Singapore-listed companies, how China's Country Garden story might play out, and the latest on Hong Kong taxes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do institutional investors view the Singapore market? The budget outlines a clear push in certain sectors; should investors take note? Michelle Martin finds out with James Ooi, Market Strategist, Tiger Brokers Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will AI take over our jobs? How can mid-career transitions be managed to maximise our salary asks? What are the in-demand roles for 2024 in Singapore? Michelle Martin takes a closer look at Randstad's 2024 Job Market Outlook & Salary Guide Report with Jaya Dass, Randstad’s Regional Managing Director for Permanent Recruitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving Jardine Cycle & Carriage H2 earnings? How did UOL group secure a 364% leap in H2 profit? And why are CDL earnings down so sharply? Michelle Martin break down the details with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving stock markets from the US to Japan and if you wanted to invest in the indices, is Feb 2024 a good time to do so? And what are some ways to think of investing your CPF-OA given the recent changes to the CPF announced in the Budget? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the best and worst performing Singapore blue chip company? What's the outlook for data-centre S-REITs? And why is Berkshire Hathaway warning of no more 'eye-popping performance'? Michelle Martin finds out with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Lee and Benny Ong from iQuadrant talk about key markets they have looked into and share why an exit strategy, occupancy yield, and an understanding of true rental rates are among their key criteria for overseas property investing. Both also share their view on the Singapore Budget's impact on the property market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 1978, Harvard's Professor of Psychology Ellen Langer published research on the power of the word "because". Michelle Martin talks about the ideas powering her upcoming Masterclass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Warren Buffet eyeing a market correction? Why is Berkshire Hathaway's eye-popping performance over? A closer look at Seatrium and Raffles Medical and Great Eastern's earnings and a survey of the latest REIT announcing a big drop in distribution. Join Michelle Martin as she surveys the investment world in minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t know what to make of the recent Budget 2024? And wondering how we can make the most of the opportunities presented to us for the rest of this year? Michelle Martin and Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities discuss how an understanding of Budget 2024 can complement your financial planning for this year and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there an argument that dividend stocks will become even more important to investors as we move to a new normal with interest rates? How can one assess a dividend stock? What does it take to build a sustainable portfolio? Michelle Martin unravels it all with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did Genting Singapore’s net profit jump 80% in 2023? Why does Nestle think that growth is set to cool? And what’s pushing the Nikkei to a new record high? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communities that were using the CPF SA Shield strategy have been abuzz after the Singapore budget - today we ask; without a CPF SA account after 55, what can those with sums exceeding the Full Retirement Sum consider doing with their funds? And for those who were considering "shielding" what has really changed? Michelle Martin speaks with CEO & CIO of MoneyOwl Singapore’s first bionic financial adviser Chuin Ting Weber.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were some of the biggest takeaways of UOB's latest earnings result? How should investors be reading Nvidia's earnings result? And who's in/out of the Dow Jones Industrial Average? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our exclusive panel of experts join Indranee Rajah, Minister, Prime Minister's Office & Second Minister for Finance and National Development in breaking down Budget 2024. Expert Panel: Suan Teck Kin - Head of Research, UOB Ang Yuit - President, ASME (Association of small & medium enterprises) Paulin Straughan - Professor of Sociology, Singapore Management University Ignatius Low - Editor-In-Chief, Lifestyle and Entertainment Media, SPH Media Presented by: Ryan Huang & Michelle Martin Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting ([email protected])See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you wait for a bottom or should you invest when stock markets are at an all time high? What are 3 stocks that gave investors an average of 50% or more returns per year over the last year? How could you assess this EV maker, a platform that revolutionises business, or a drug maker whose supply is being trounced by insatiable hunger for weight loss medication? Michelle Martin asks Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did High Net Worth Individuals gain their wealth and how do they protect it? What are some top strategies that these HNWI incorporate in their investment approach that we can learn from? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Jackson Ng, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Technology Officer, Azimut Investment Management Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Sembcorp Industries’ profit, China’s first home-grown airliner, and how China’s stock market is welcoming the Year of the Dragon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Valentines day, a happy marriage happened right here in Singapore - Hokkaido's finest produce and Peruvian cooking flair have come together. But they will stay together for a limited time. Michelle Martin finds out more about this limited edition experience that brings seafood from once of Japan's best known regions together with the colour and vibrancy of Peruvian cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most talked about decisions unveiled in Budget 2024 is the closure of the Special Account of members aged 55 and above from early 2025. If you were “shielding” what can you do now? What does this mean for those of us who still want to maximize our retirement savings? Michelle Martin finds out with Loo Cheng Chuan, Founder, 1M65 Movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of the $1 billion of Singapore stocks that retail investors bought in early 2024, which companies stood out? Meanwhile, which S-REITs are attracting the most interest so far this year? And why did Dasin Retail Trust fire the CEO of its trustee-manager? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take a closer look at the deterioration of the pure play US office Reit sector. With the US Fed interest rate path as vague as ever, which companies are likely to struggle and can investors find attractive opportunities? Michelle Martin asks Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the latest sentiment on pure play US Office S-REITs today? How did Shake Shack perform in 2023? And what is Nvidia buying? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cut the 15-month waiting period, rethink ABSD for Singaporeans to be able to afford a second property and reintroduce Singapore's estate tax for some. Dr Lee Nai Jia from the PropertyGuru Group and Michelle Martin discuss why Property Guru is recommending a rethink of what the Singapore property market in 2024 needs to balance affordable housing, social equity and Singapore's positioning as a financial hub that welcomes the wealthy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know that the US stock market is the largest and most liquid stock market in the world, so what incentive is there to look beyond US markets? Michelle Martin speaks with Adam Reynolds, APAC CEO, Saxo to discuss how to build a globally diversified portfolio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Far East Hospitality Trust’s higher distribution per stapled security, the impact of ex-General Prabowo’s victory on the rupiah, and how Casino operator MGM managed to beat fourth-quarter estimates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you search up the meaning of 'Ikigai' in the Oxford English Dictionary, it describes the concept of "a motivating force that gives one a sense of purpose". But why is it still so often misunderstood today? Michelle Martin invites Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend to find out the true principles to ikigai and how we can effectively integrate into our lives as we continue our pursuit of fulfilment and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2020, N&E Innovations is a med-tech company that has innovatively engineered 100% natural antimicrobial compounds that are non-toxic, eliminating and removing virulent particles with long term effect, while preventing transmission and mitigating resistance. Derived from upcycled food waste, the company has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste It is also through N&E's innovative solution that has not only allowed the reduction of greenhouse gas production but also offers sustainable alternatives to traditional antimicrobial agents like titanium dioxide, which can harm the environment and human health. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Didi Gan, Founder of N&E Innovations Pte Ltd to find out how N&E Innovations has developed a circular economy application to transform food waste into Vikang99, a first-in-the-world, potent antimicrobial agent derived from upcycled food waste -- 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 did Singapore stocks kick off the Year of the Dragon? Who are some of the winners/losers of the F&B sector during the latest earnings season? And what's the latest on inflation in the US? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang crack down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is co-living more than a passing fad? How much would it cost to live in such spaces and who is investing in the space? Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Eugene Lim, Founder, The Assembly Place to find out how co-living housing is transforming the Singapore real estate landscape and why co-living is here to stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the significance of Diamondback’s purchase of Endeavor Energy? Why is Gilead Sciences acquiring CymaBay? And what does history say about the stock market and gold in the year of the Dragon? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.