Your Money with Michelle Martin

How are recent economic developments such as high interest rates, inflation and increasing GST shaping the way we financially plan today? How exactly do we make our money work harder for us? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Keef Wong, Financial Services Manager, PhillipCapital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Lim Soo Ping was Singapore's third auditor-general. He shares with Michelle Martin how his new book aims to encourage people to speak with confidence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s driving growth in Marco Polo Marine’s Q1 gross profit? What’s the latest on Starhub’s earnings? And why is a drop in China’s consumer prices bad for the economy? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What implications might the upcoming US elections have on overall market performance? With AI generating a surge in demand for energy, how can investors play on this trend? And will China's attempts to prop up its stock market be enough to revive it? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill VenturesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out how Disney was able to beat earnings estimate, why China is replacing its top markets regulator, and a quick run on the What's Hot, What's Not list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out what young professionals in Singapore are basing their confidence on for retirement and if they can do better with Alice Tng, Wealth Manager, PhillipCapital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are DBS' earnings coming under pressure? What do BP & UBS have in common? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they break down the latest market actions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CoNEX Healthcare is a Singapore-based healthcare technology enterprise that is transforming patient care with PreSAGE® - a patented patient-monitoring platform that combines privacy-preserved thermography and artificial intelligence for fall prevention By utilising thermography sensors, CoNEX combines proprietary artificial intelligence models with novel image processing techniques to monitor and predict patient movement in a privacy-preserved manner. Co-developed with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, PreSAGE has been adopted as the standard fall mitigation care solution for high fall risk patients in public and private hospitals today, enhancing patient safety with high accuracy, thereby providing healthcare staff with peace of mind in knowing that patients are adequately and safely cared for by an intelligent smart solution Host Michelle Martin speaks to Tan Sweeyen, Founder & CEO, CoNEX Healthcare to find out how CoNEX Healthcare is combining proprietary artificial intelligence models with novel image processing techniques to monitor and predict patient movement in a privacy-preserved manner -- 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.

We take a closer look at the Earth Fund raised by the Twynam group which invests in decarbonisation-related companies with a strong focus on technology. Joining Michelle Martin is Johnny Kahlbetzer, Chair of Twynam Funds Management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which region is responsible for McDonald’s revenue miss? Why did Estée Lauder’s share surge even as the company announced its plan for a job cut? And what other companies are making headlines on the earnings front? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From “bombed out valuations” to a big gap between digital penetration rates and demand. If 2024 is the year for inflection for S-Reits, where can we dig into for opportunities? Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan discuss 3 mid-cap S-REITs worth looking into today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should investors be reading Jeff Bezos’ plan to sell up to 50 million Amazon shares? Why is Silchester increasing its stake in ComfortDelGro? And what are 3 stocks that top Wall Street analysts recommending for solid upside? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's driving Amazon's earnings? Why did Meta shares jump 14%? And what are 3 takeaways from Apple's earnings? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To what extent will chaos in the Red Sea impact commodity counters? Michelle Martin finds out with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet at Alethia Capital, Equity Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find out What's Hot, What's Not with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they look at Qualcomm, Mastercard, Novo Nordisk, and Boeing. They also discuss what were some of the highlights coming out of the Fed meeting, and what we can expect from stock market performance in February. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To what extent are Singaporean wealthy investors in the long game with ESG investing? How are fund houses responding? Michelle Martin finds out with Oliver Wickham, Asia Partnership Director, St. James’s Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The resilience of the Singapore real estate market in 2023 despite government intervention and fragile economic conditions can certainly make it daunting for new buyers to step into the market. But are there areas still worth looking at today? And what do interest rates mean for buyers?Michelle Martin puts these questions and more to Benny Ong, CEO, I Quadrant and Ivan Cai, Founder, Head of Research, I Quadrant as they discussed the current state of Singapore's real estate market, where you can find growth opportunities, and the 2024 property outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's powering Microsoft's growth? Why isn't Alphabet's advertising keeping up? And what are some of the biggest takeaways of this season's earnings so far? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TROOPERS is a Malaysia-based, digital HR Tech platform that seeks to grant equitable access to flexible work for all Malaysians to work and earn in a legitimate, transparent, and accountable ecosystem. Since inception in 2017, TROOPERS has grown to become Malaysia’s flexible job-matching platform, working with a range of esteemed brands across Malaysia to meet all their flexible manpower needs in terms of on-ground activations, offline marketing, merchandising, in-store promotion, logistics, warehousing, concerts and shared services. Through the integration of technology, TROOPERS redefines the way work is done by empowering hiring managers with an end-to-end flexible manpower solution as well as job seekers with a singular integrated platform that enables them to consistently get access to jobs Host Michelle Martin speaks to Craig Goonting, Chief Operating Officer, TROOPERS Innovation to find out how his company is building an inclusive and holistic platform and ecosystem to execute flexible work. -- 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.

Singapore-based Helport gives us a glimpse of the future of human-machine collaboration, why it is looking to expand to North America and how progressive companies today are looking beyond bots to reach new levels of customer satisfaction? Michelle Martin speaks with Guanghai Li, CEO, Helport to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the liquidation of China Evergrande mean for China and the global property market? Why is FanDuel parent Flutter listing on the NYSE despite it being a British company? And what’s the latest on S-REITs earnings results? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang present the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young Kwek Leng Beng "hardly spent money", lived in a shabby apartment and often cooked, because it was cheaper. His fellow students in London had no idea he came from a wealthy family. To what extent did being born into wealth, help lay the ground for his later business success? How did his relationship with a controlling father - who had a view on how Mr Kwek crossed his T's on cheques, and set a bedtime of 9 pm when his son was grown enough to date - mold his personality and attitude towards business-building? Michelle Martin finds out in this conversation with bestselling author and biographer of "Strictly Business - the Kwek Leng Beng Story", Peh Shing Huei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the managing director of Swensen’s ABR Holdings adding to his stake? Who is likely to receive subsidies for advanced chips in the US? And what’s the latest on the Middle East attacks and its influence on markets? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should fixed income have a place of priority in your 2024 portfolio? Where is everyone parking their money right now? And how can investors capture the investment potential of Asia? Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University about his 2024 market outlook and how you can effectively grow your wealth today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s driving sales at LVMH? What are some of the key takeaways of Intel’s 2024 outlook? And what’s pushing Marina Bay Sands’ top line growth for Q3 2023? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s driving the Nikkei share average to a fresh 34-year peak? Will China’s latest stimulus be enough to revive confidence in its embattled economy? And how can you invest in India’s dazzling economy? Michelle Martin finds out the answers with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do Tesla’s earnings numbers compare with expectations? Why is ASML warning of a slowdown in 2024? And what is the latest effort by China to boost confidence in the economy? Michelle Martin asks Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is emboldening speculation around a dovish US Fed pivot? What would be the smartest way forward for investors, given bets on expected interest rates direction today? What would falling rates mean for SSB and local banks? Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to break it all down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2017, Flex Fuel Hydrogen Development Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that specializes in optimising engine performance and consumption. Through the company's hydrogen research, development, and equipment manufacturing, it has provided tailored energy solutions to reduce harmful emissions and fuel consumption in engines. Having rapidly integrated French technology into Greater China and Southeast Asia over a span of six years, Flex Fuel Hydrogen Development aims to achieve significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, attain carbon neutrality, and greatly mitigate pollution originating from vehicles, maritime vessels, and industrial machinery. Host Michelle Martin is in conversation with Steven Fong, co-founder and CEO, Flex Fuel Hydrogen Development to find out how they are harnessing the potential of green hydrogen to clean engines, increase fuel consumption, and enhancing the quality of life. -- 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.

Why is Procter & Gamble writing-down on Gillette? How was Netflix able to top revenue estimates in its latest earnings? And are investors buying or selling Alibaba stock? Michelle Martin finds out with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forget the online money hacks you've been reading online. When it comes to personal finance, it has to be practical, emotional, and sustainable. Dan Koh invites Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney as they explore 5 ways for you to stretch that dollar in 2024, and why you should start looking at dividend growth stocks as a way to build up passive income today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should you be reading the US stock market's recent rally? Is the speculation surrounding a dovish Fed pivot going too far? And why did China decide to keep prime rates unchanged despite its troubling economy? Dan Koh finds out with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is data powering insights into the movement of mall visits? Michelle Martin speaks with Bob Koppes, Director of Strategy, PropertyGuru Group for a tour of PropertyGuru’s Mall Intelligence Module, the data-powered insights and smart enterprise solutions it offers, and how it is empowering mall operators to make intelligent decisions sooner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving the turnaround in Meta’s first record high in years, why Marvell just dethroned Nvidia as Citi’s top chip-stock pick, and what you should be keeping your eye out on for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He went from $26,000 in debt to a reality TV star making 6 figures. Today, Kevin Kreider is the Co-founder and producer of ALLS production, developing the Asian leading roles. Michelle Martin meets Kevin Kreider, Co-founder of ALLS Productions, actor, and Founder of Sans by Taejin Beverage, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, and how he thinks Asian experiences can be better reflected in entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are zero commission trades too good to be true? How do brokerages make money if they’re waiving commissions. Michelle Martin speaks with Adam Reynolds, APAC CEO, Saxo to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How are markets reacting to the crises happening in the Red Sea and Middle East? What’s fuelling optimism in TSMC’s outlook for 2024? And why is Mark Zuckerberg spending billions of dollars on Nvidia AI chips? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Daniel Sim, Founder of Born Poor Die Rich discuss approaches to making money work harder in today’s IR environment, how to achieve inflation beating yields and what the 6-12 month outlook for UK property could look like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Charles Schwab’s stock drop after reporting its earnings result? What are 2 cybersecurity stocks to watch? And what’s China’s latest Q4 GDP numbers? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unpack it all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ProfilePrint is a Singapore-based, AI-driven ingredient quality platform powered by a patented digital food identity-as-a-service technology. The company offers transformative solutions that seek to revolutionise the way ingredients are sourced, verified, and traded - setting in motion a new era of agricultural best practices. Backed by the world’s largest food ingredient conglomerates and international venture funds, ProfilePrint synthesises complex molecular data of ingredient samples into digital fingerprints, rapidly predicting its identity and quality, helping agribusinesses to buy and sell better. By enabling users to rapidly iterate on potential new blends tailored to their specific needs and availability of inventory, significant time and effort can be saved, thereby shortening the product development cycle and ultimately creating a more efficient supply chain. Host Michelle Martin is in conversation with Kai Lun Chin, Chief Operating Officer, Profileprint to find out how they are using digital fingerprints and AI to help agri-businesses expedite product development, facilitate spot trading and even digitise sample approval processes. -- 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 can one build a resilient and successful dividend portfolio? Find out with Michelle Martin as she speaks to Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan about his 2024 guide. Both discuss key insights to empower you to acquire the Volvo of equities - the dividend paying stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out what’s driving Synopsys to acquire Ansys for $35 billion, what’s driving positive returns on US bank earnings, and the 5 Japanese companies that Warren Buffett is steadily increasing stakes in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lady Gaga says Dr Paul Conti saved her life. Michelle Martin and Paul Conti, Author, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic discuss how trauma changes us and what Dr Conti has discovered about finding a way back to wholeness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin takes a closer look at the Lion-Nomura Japan Active ETF. How does it integrate with an AI model and what’s under the wrapper? Michelle finds out with Ong Ai Ling, Head, Artificial Intelligence of Investments (AIOI), Senior Director, Portfolio Manager Lion Global Investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are investors bullish in Indian Tech stocks? What’s driving the rally in Japan markets? And how likely is it to continue this trend through 2024? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the S-REIT sector be net outperformers in 2024? Which sub-sectors can contrarian investors hunting for value look towards? Michelle Martin speaks with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out what’s been fuelling the optimism in the S-REIT sector, where can investors find ‘value’ amid this growing interest in the sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is BlackRock investing in infrastructure firm GIP for $12.5 billion? What’s behind JPMorgan’s record profit numbers last year? And what’s pushing the Bank of America’s fourth-quarter profit lower? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang give the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the major headlines making news on the first day of trading from the newly approved bitcoin spot ETF? What are the major factors leading to mass tech layoffs in the US? Why is Citigroup at risk of a quarterly loss? What's next for Fujitsu? Michelle Martin speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemini's co-founders were early movers in the race to create the first US bitcoin ETF. Marshall Beard, Chief Strategy Officer, Gemini joins Michelle Martin to look at the significance of the first day of trading of the newly approved bitcoin spot ETF. They also discuss key themes that could move the crypto market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Nirgunan Tiruchelvam Head of Consumer and Internet , Alethia Capital Equity Research look at interesting highlights after the first day of trade for US Bitcoin ETF's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.