Your Money with Michelle Martin

Are we nearing the other side of the "higher-for-longer" narrative and what could this mean for the S-REITs sector? Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are in focus today! Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out how Huawei is heating up competition in the EV space and why Rivian’s stock is a buy for UBS. They also discuss the impact Klarna’s AI tech is expected to have on Amazon and other retailers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How far is Singapore from meeting its target of importing 4GW of low carbon electricity by 2035? Michelle Martin discusses Singapore's efforts to decarbonize energy supplies with Mr Ngiam Shih Chun the Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority. 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.

What is Islamic investing and how would you know which investments are considered halal? Michelle Martin invites Muhammad Ridhwaan Radzi, CSAA, Managing Director of IFSG and RizqX as they explore some investment strategy for investors looking to grow their wealth while adhering to the Shariah law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin is in conversation with Maggie Switek, Director, Regional Economics, Milken Institute’s Research Department about what the US agenda of nearshoring has meant for the Mexican economy and why it is valuable for investors to consider expanding their Mexican footprint today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is driving PepsiCo to raise its earnings outlook? On the other hand, what does LVMH’s Q3 earnings report suggest about consumers’ appetite for global luxury brands? And what would Country Garden’s warning of a possible default suggest about the fate of China’s property sector? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang analyse these latest headlines and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are stocks rising even amid the latest Gaza war? Who are expected to be some of the worst hit companies of Hamas' attack in Israel? And what is Bank of America's top 5 stock picks for safety and security in a dangerous world? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more than 8,500 ETFs available in the global markets to choose from, how do we make sure we choose the right one for our portfolio? And what are three big things that investors need to know before buying an ETF? Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney to break down the step by step guide to investing in an ETF.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian enclave of Gaza impacting the oil market? What is the risk of market contagion? Why is ExxonMobil interested in buying Pioneer Natural Resources? And why did US markets change course and rally last Friday? Michelle Martin unpacks it all with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the concept of decentralised cloud infrastructure and how is it transforming the cloud computing and gaming industry? Dan Koh invites Mark Rydon, Co-founder & CEO, Aethir to share how Aethir is addressing the needs of gaming and AI companies through its DCI technology, and his outlook on the future of the gaming industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the US Securities and Exchange Commission forcing Elon Musk to testify in court? Does Levi Strauss’ cut of its full-year sales forecast suggesting that people simply are not liking jeans? And what does the currency market sentiment reflect about the health of the global economy? Find out with Dan Koh and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What work has been done in the area of large -scale electricity imports, the ASEAN power grid, regional collaboration and Keppel's first hydrogen ready plant in Singapore? Michelle Martin finds out with Janice Bong, Managing Director, Power and Renewables, Infrastructure Division, Keppel. 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.

The festive holiday season is looming large! And if Europe is on your list of travel destinations, you’re in luck! Because on Money and Me, Dan Koh and Adrian Abraham invite celebrity yacht chef, Lisa Mead, to share with us why you don’t need to break the bank to have an unforgettable experience on your next Europe getaway. They also discuss some of the best budget friendly cruise packages that you might want to consider if flying isn’t what you’re looking for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Market View, Dan Koh and Ryan Huang find out what’s pulling the US Treasury yields back overnight on Wall Street, what the possible switching of Apple’s search engine would mean for Google, and the South Korean robot company which saw its shares more than double during its trading debut. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a while now, women are often stereotyped as being less equipped than men to manage their money. But that’s all changing now because according to a study by the U.S. Bank’s 2022 Women and Wealth Insights, women are closing in on men when it comes to their self-evaluated financial prowess. In fact, did you know that past research has found that women’s investment returns were 0.4% higher than men’s, on average! On Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Daphne Tan, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, CMC Markets and Tanya Rolfe, Co-founder, Sophia to discuss why it is so important for more women to make investment decisions now more than ever and the role they play in transforming the investment landscape for the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s driving the 10-year Treasury yield to a 16-year high? And what does this mean for the broader market? Why was Kevin Mccathy voted out even after averting a government shutdown? And why is optimism returning to the Japanese yen? Dan Koh finds out with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The advent of Artificial Intelligence has seen the redefinition of productivity and simplification of processes across every sector in the world. And the legal industry is no exception. In fact just recently, it was reported that litigants in Singapore could in the future tap generative AI to help them with their claims or defence! Dan Koh speaks with Justin Chan, Managing Partner, Justin Chan Chambers LLP to discuss what the integration of AI in the legal sector would mean for litigants in terms of costs and processes, and how this new revolution would impact lawyers in the near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the negative YTD performance of the benchmark Russell 2000 index indicate about the health of the US economy? What are the magnificent stocks that can help you weather through this market volatility? And what would China Evergrande Group’s liquidation mean for the country’s broader property sector? Dan Koh and Ryan Huang unpack it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Polina Pomliano, the highest performers don’t use tricks or hacks to achieve greatness, but mental frameworks that fundamentally change the way they see the world. But what are these secrets that distinguishes the truly successful from the rest of the pack? And how do successful people stay resilient and unbreakable in the face of stress and pressure? On Read, Dan Koh speaks to Polina Marinova Pompliano to discuss her new book, Hidden Genius, and how gambling on yourself, finding your unique advantages, and optimising your content diet will help you reach your full potential today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As self-employed individuals, a lack of capital can certainly stand in the way of your success. And while turning to traditional banks for loans can seem like an alternative, the stringent policies may result in some falling into unnecessary debt loans. Today on Money and Me, Dan Koh invites Jenn Ong, Head of Credit Products, GXS Bank to break the notion that loans and credits are something to be avoided, and how they can be redefined as empowering tools to the financially underserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does an oversold September suggest a bounce in October? What’s the latest on French billionaire Bernard Arnault’s suspected money laundering investigation? And is there a bull case for emerging markets as we step into the last 3 months of this year? Dan Koh asks Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's no question that the large and systemic implosions last year in the world of crypto have redefined the regulatory landscape in the blockchain ecosystem. With that in mind, how can investors and builders alike safely secure and deploy their assets amid the ever-evolving digital asset space? And what role do crypto asset custodians play in safeguarding these digital assets? Dan Koh and Adrian Abraham discuss with HB Lim, Managing Director of APAC for BitGo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Investment Bites, Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan weigh the pros and cons of stocking picking and ETF. They also discuss how to decide which is better fit for your investment strategy and the steps to maximise your returns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the key highlights of the 2023 Code conference? Can X truly be profitable by early 2024? And what does Huawei’s release of its latest Mate 60 Pro Smartphone suggest about competition in the semiconductor space? Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan unravel these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the Central & Southern Asia and Oceania region hold the key to the future of Crypto? Well according to Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index, that might be the case, given the countries’ wide-ranging, unique economic needs, and different use cases of crypto! Dan Koh and Adrian Abraham invite Diederik Van Wersch, International Director, Crypto & Web3, Chainalysis to discuss the key findings of the report and how crypto usage in the region is shaping the future of the blockchain ecosystem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the repercussions of a US government shutdown, and what does it mean for us here in Asia? What were some of the highlights coming out of Meta’s Connect developer conference? Dan Koh and Willie Keng break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to investing in the stock market, many of us would have heard of the saying, ‘Don’t put all your eggs into one basket’. In fact, given the current economic conditions, diversification has never been more important than ever! But how diversified is a diversified investment portfolio? And how should a beginner diversify his/her assets? Dan Koh asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We know how painful it can be to take an L. But as with any investments that we make, it is important to prevent our emotions from interfering with our financial decisions. So on today's Investment Bites, Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan explore the best stop loss strategy to manage our risks on any given trade or investment effectively.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s the painful truth to planning a travelling budget: It.Never.Works… So how do we create a realistic budget without discounting our travelling experiences? Dan Koh speaks to Yu Mei Lay He, Senior Product Manager, Wise. They also explore some travelling hacks to save money and how Wise’s multi-currency travel card promises to make the most out of your next vacation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, find out how US markets reacted to the fall in new home sales and consumer confidence, what investors’ sentiment on tech stocks are like now, and the details of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Alibaba’s Cainiao potential listings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amid the constantly shifting market landscape, competition and innovations, many good teams fail simply because the traditional team models fall short on what’s needed to work in the evolving environment. Today, Dan Koh speaks to Henrik Bresman, Co-Author, X-Teams about why it's important for teams in workplaces to start looking outwards before going inwards, and how businesses can effectively tap on the ‘X-teams strategy’ to remain relevant and competitive in this ever-changing landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the October effect and how can investors take advantage of buying opportunities amid this month of volatility? Can Huawei rise again to become one of China's top three in the last quarter of this year? And does the deepening crisis at China Evergrande Group suggest more pain in the ailing sector? Dan Koh and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan explore these questions and more. They also discuss what factors you should be considering when picking a brokerage to invest on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While boomers are typically known to be fiscally conservative, and the majority are at least somewhat confident in managing their finances, maybe it's time we start talking about how relevant and applicable the money advice they give us is. After all, there’s no denying that we’re living in a different world than it was decades ago! Dan Koh invites Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum to explore 6 boomer money advice that we should be rethinking today and how we can navigate this ever-evolving financial landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the drop in US small-cap and industrial stocks signs of an impending recession? How can investors play China’s upcoming Golden Week Holiday? And aside from the hospitality sector, are there any other opportunities that can be found in Japan’s market? Dan Koh asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. They also discuss how you should be investing if you had $10,000 today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a big area of financial vulnerability for adults aged between 18 and their mid 20’s. Why is that and how can smart young adults with limited disposable income start planning today to cover themselves? Michelle Martin asks Adrian Vincent, CEO of FWD Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Cisco buying Splunk and how will it fit into its business? What were some of the highlights of the Microsoft Surface event? Michelle Martin asks Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. They also discuss his take on Hong Kong equities and where he sees value in the market today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As widely anticipated by many, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged during last night’s FOMC meeting. But what does last night’s projections and tone mean for the US markets, bond investors, and us here in Asia? Amid blockbuster Instacart, Arm, and Klaviyo’s market debut, does this suggest an inflection point in the sluggish IPO market? And what are potential AI plays without a hefty price tag? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin speaks with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan, to discuss his view of the recent tech IPOs, why Dollar-store stocks are sliding, and the key takeaways from last night's FOMC meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you make sense of the different categories and codes to get the most of every dollar spent on your credit card? Tim Phillips who has flown his family on business for free often talks about the cards that have caught his eye in 2023 Michelle Martin also learns of a 50% code listeners can use for half off TIm's e-book that reveals his miles strategy for use at timtalksmoney.com. Join Michelle and Tim in conversation. Tim Phillips is also Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is Instacart faring after its fantastic IPO performance overnight on Wall street? Why is Disney considering a sale of its India assets? And what are 4 things to watch out for at this week’s US Fed monetary-policy meeting? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where can we find Chinese investment opportunities? US vs developed markets, where should you be looking at? And while many top fund managers have fled away from emerging markets amid signs of a potential global crisis, are there any bright spots that investors may have possibly overlooked? Michelle Martin unravels these questions and more with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dissect the 5 things you need to know about Instacart and Klaviyo’s IPO, what the latest listings suggest about the state of the US markets and the 2 AI stocks that Warren Buffett is betting on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is unemployment in China hitting college-educated youths the hardest? And how will mounting employment frustrations amongst the educated youth affect president Xi Jinping’s vision for a stronger China? Michelle Martin asks Brian Spegele, Senior Correspondent, The Wall Street Journal’s Beijing Bureau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out why DBS is bullish on Frasers Property, who’s buying GHY’s shares, the implications of the reveal of Huawei’s years-old Hynix memory tech, and if the US auto workers strike could lead to a US recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Seth Wee, a popular face on YouTube, to talk about his favourite miles card, what’s in his portfolio, his biggest investment lesson he wishes he learnt earlier and advise for those who want to monetize their content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks with Saim Yeong Harng, CEO, CardsPal to discuss how he charted his journey from a conventional decade-long career in banking to starting his own fintech venture, and how CardsPal is helping people save and spend better. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why aren’t many ETFs buyers of the Arm IPO, despite its 25% debut jump? What do you need to know about UAW’s targeted strike plans? Which struggling stock is Warren Buffett selling? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang bring you the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Lennix Lai, Global Chief Commercial Officer at OKX on the show to discuss how the exchange is working to build trust with consumers in a sceptical environment, the opportunities presented in the Asia Pacific, Web 3 and why sports partnerships remains important to it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What impact is BP’s CEO, Bernard Looney’s departure likely to have on the company’s business? Are Birkenstocks’ plans to go public a sign that the IPO market is picking up? And what do the latest US inflation numbers mean for interest rates and the Fed? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News of stocks in Hong Kong entering a bear market rage have left foreign investors fleeing away from the country’s stock market, but not Willie Keng. Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan to discuss where he sees potential opportunities in the Hong Kong market and his thinking process for identifying hidden small-mid-cap gems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.