Your Money with Michelle Martin

Is Singapore F1 making hotels a good investment? Why did Oracle suffer its steepest drop since 2002? And what do you need to know about Apple’s latest iPhone and Smartwatch event? Michelle Martin and Ryan discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get beyond the daunting jargon in this accessible conversation on the power and rights of a minority shareholder in Singapore. Michelle Martin discusses lowball privatisation offers, when minority shareholders should hold their ground, and recent case studies with Robson Lee, Partner, Kennedys Legal Solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate what rule of the consumer electronics is Apple breaking, Olam’s Nigerian forex fraud, and why securities firm InnovestX is forecasting a jump in the Thai stocks market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not all S-Reits, with China assets may be in trouble. Which one, which may be protected even from the growing wave e-commerce? The F1 weekend is back in full swing and for owners of hotel properties in Singapore, the F1 Grand Prix can be a very profitable time of year. But is this a pure hospitality play or are there any other sectors that stand to ride this tourism rebound? Data Reits and US office reits also come into focus as Michelle Martin and Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor discuss the S-reit market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What companies could be beneficiaries of the widely-anticipated F1 Grand Prix happening this weekend? What other ways can investors play the tourism rebound? With air travel still recovering, what’s one airplane parts stock that you might want to consider today? Michelle Martin and Ryan analyse the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Green Revolution is here! As Singapore looks to establish itself as a carbon services and trading hub, jobs in the green economy to help businesses decarbonise and implement their net-zero strategies are now in hot demand. But what’s the broad definition of green jobs and what are the economic and environmental implications of a thriving green job market in Singapore? Michelle Martin asks Paul Ng, CEO, TG Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is broadening its iPhone ban to state firms and government agencies. How much of an impact will this have on Apple and what other stocks will be affected by this ban? On to more positive news, what are the top 4 Dow stocks for strong dividend growth? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dive into the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The books of cartoonist and author Andrew Matthews have reached 8 million readers and been translated into 48 languages. What has been key to their uplifting power Bouncing Back is his latest book. It shares 60 stories of how happy people think and what achievers do to conquer fear and rebound from life’s setbacks. Andrew tells Michelle how keeping things simple has been key to his success, and why he believes his latest topic "resilence" can be cultivated by us all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese electronic giant Huawei raised eyebrows last week not just because it rolled out a new phone, but because the new chips in the Mate60 Pro reflects breakthrough technology. While the chips are made by SMIC- the partially China state-owned, publicly-listed and US blacklisted company - some believe the chips cannot have been made without US technology. Michelle Martin and Arun Pai from the Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures discuss the state of China's chip sector, China's economy in the wake of its property relief measures, and what investors need to know about Arm’s $52 billion valuation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss what’s driving the rise in US Treasury yields and what it means for growth stocks, the biggest winners and losers of rising oil prices, and why the strong US dollar is ringing alarm bells overseas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to insurance, most of us would know that some pre-existing conditions may prevent us from getting the protection we might need. But many would be happy to know that these days, more policies are being introduced to cater to those with pre-existing conditions. Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out everything you need to know about getting insured even with pre-existing conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How is the market for liquid staking developing and what does it stand to gain the most from? Michelle Martin finds out with Chen Zhuling, Co-Founder & CEO of RockX, a Singapore-based crypto staking provider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you need to know about the channel dispute between Disney and Charter? As the strike on Warner Bros Discovery rages on, how big of an impact will this have on its profits? And why are people so excited about Arm’s IPO? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you buy an ILP if you already have an insurance plan? Is an ILP a practical way to save for retirement? Michelle Martin breaks down the crucial questions that you need to know about ILPs with Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the bullish and bearish case of Lithium? Why are data centre S-Reits under investors’ spotlight? And what is pushing China’s property stocks higher today? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a fractious ESG environment, how can investors capitalize on climate risk? Michelle Martin and Founder and CEO of Climate Alpha, Parag Khanna discuss real-estate investing and resilient geographic regions. The noted futurist who will speak at COP28, also shares how his soon to be launched fund, will approach investing in climate adaptation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moving into the last 4 months of 2023, what does the market narrative currently look like? What are the key changes to the S&P 500 indices and Euro Stoxx 50 during this period of index rebalancing? And will Country Garden Holdings’ wired ringgit bond coupon be enough to steer the company away from a possible default? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there anything stopping Nvidia's dominance? Why is labour demand cooling in the US? What’s driving the price surge of Bitcoin? What can we expect from Apple’s new iPhone? Adrian Abraham speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we expect from OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise, which is the company’s biggest announcement since ChatGPT’s debut? What are the reasons that have led Bitcoin trading volume to be at its lowest in more than four years? Adrian Abraham speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were some of the major talking points from Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium and what are its implications? What can we expect from BYD’s upcoming earnings? Adrian Abraham speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin goes beyond the wrapper to find out what investors need to know about the ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund with U-Jin Lim, Senior ETF Business Development Manager Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited. This podcast is purely for informational purposes only with no consideration given to the specific investment objective, financial situation and particular needs of any specific person. It should not be relied upon as financial advice. You should seek advice from a financial adviser before making any investment. In the event that you choose not to do so, you should consider whether the investment selected is suitable for you. Past performance or any prediction, projection or forecast is not indicative of future performance. The value of units and income from them may fall or rise. Investments in the Fund are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. You should read the relevant prospectus (including the risk warnings) and product highlights sheet of the Fund, which are available and may be obtained from appointed distributors of Nikko AM Asia or our website (www.nikkoam.com.sg) before deciding whether to invest in the Fund. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Listing of the units does not guarantee a liquid market for the units. Investors should note that the ETF differs from a typical unit trust and units may only be created or redeemed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can we expect from Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium? Why is TAKA Jewellery not making more profit? What are the reasons behind Mastercard and Binance ending their four crypto card programmes in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Bahrain? Adrian Abraham speaks to Ryan Huang to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the factors contributing to Nvidia’s record results? Why has Grab brought forward its profitability target? Why is Shell considering a sale of its Singapore refining and petrochemical plants? Adrian Abraham and Ryan Huang find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Nike’s stock on its biggest losing streak since the apparel giant’s IPO in 1980? What’s caught the eye of investors as they assess private business activity reports from Australia and Japan? Adrian Abraham and Ryan Huang find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do investors remain super skeptical about the pace of China’s consumer rebound? What can we expect from Arm’s US initial public offering? What’s driving Zoom’s better than expected fiscal second-quarter results? Adrian Abraham and Ryan Huang find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the main factors contributing to Singtel’s first-quarter net profit decline? What can we expect from the Jackson Hole Symposium? Will the AI trade face its first major test with the upcoming Nvidia earnings? Adrian Abraham and Ryan Huang find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How should an investor think about trading on leverage? Can algorithms today help you minimise your risk? Michelle Martin discusses using leverage in today's market with Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even after a disappointing annual revenue forecast, why are investors still positive on Cisco? Which banks may be involved in the Anti-money laundering bust that seized S$1 billion and what implications might this have on their status? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is there so much enthusiasm around VinFast? How are the SGX and HKEX making their money? Could there be more rate hikes in the US? How is Sembcorp Marine dealing with a corruption scandal? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What factors do we need to consider to ensure we’re getting consistent healthy portfolio returns? How do you minimise risk, which regions could you consider, what’s a 30 second balance sheet test? Michelle Martin speaks to Willie Keng, Founder of the blog, Dividend Titan to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does this seasoned investor in UK properties think about scooping up more properties given current interest rates? When looking for the "golden goose" that keeps laying the financial "eggs" what should you keep in mind as the golden, first principle to picking property? Michelle Martin finds out with Daniel Sim, founder of Born Poor Die Rich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Beijing has stopped releasing unemployment figures, we take a comparative tour of China, US and Japanese markets. Michelle also looks at earnings of Singapore-listed tech companies in this edition of Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How have S-REITs performed so far? Who stands out? The decision for Sabana REIT to go for an internal REIT manager was one of the most unprecedented events in Singapore REITs history. How will this impact the S-REITs landscape going forward? Michelle Martin speaks to Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curtis Chin, Chair of Milken Institute's operations in Asia, opens up about his path to influence, the rise of "creative economies", Fitch's US downgrade, smashing stereotypes and highlights of the upcoming 10th Milken Asia Summit in this enlightening conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Olam and Wilmar struggling? What is Japan Foods’ outlook going forward? Why is CapitaLand Investment optimistic about China’s recovery? Is it finally time to move on from the proposed cage fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When one of the world's top credit rating's agencies downgrades US government debt, what does that mean for you if you are a risk-averse investor? Where in the world are we seeing sustained stimulus? Fitch Ratings move to downgrade the US government’s credit rating from a stellar AAA to an AA+ was due in part to “the erosion of governance… over the last two decades" so what does this mean for your portfolio? Michelle Martin invites Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer, StashAway to weigh in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin speaks to Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum about some of the best personal finance tips for young adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When marketing a brand that’s been around for over 100 years how can a company stay relevant? Michelle Martin invites Nanz Chong Komo, CEO Komo Inc, the woman the distributorship for Sodastream in Singapore and Malaysia to chat about marketing a brand and building a business in the “Nespresso of home devices” category. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For most pet owners out there, you’d probably consider your pets to be a part of your family and want to make sure they’re taken care of after you’re gone. But how should one think about including their pet in their will? And how can owners ensure your pet is well taken care of should anything happen to them? Michelle Martin invites Wilson Lee, Senior Group Financial Services Director, Infinity FA to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Singapore property developers performing so poorly? Meanwhile, which company is doing better - Genting Singapore or Banyan Tree? And what is driving Alibaba’s latest solid earnings beat? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could AI do to Nvidia what the dot-com boom did to Sun Microsystems? How much risk should one take while investing in AI? And should the dominant allocation for investors still be fixed income even after Fitch recently downgraded the US credit rating? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Worries about China’s real estate sector are coming to the forefront again… Could Country Garden be a repeat of China Evergrande’s default? And with obesity drugs helping people eat less, which food companies could become the biggest loser? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which 3 banks owned by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund stand out? Will UOB’s exclusive Taylor Swift ticket sales bump up their stock? Michelle Martin speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to find out .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What will be the hardest part of the Sabana REIT transition? Why are Elite Commercial REIT and Paragon REIT reporting big drops in DPU? What does the US Treasury volatility mean for the economy? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Fitch decide to cut the US credit rating and what should an investor think about before investing in China given the current economic situation? Michelle Martin speaks to Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the driving factors behind the slowdown of Berkshire Hathaway’s share buybacks? What’s on the radar for the week ahead? How are Chinese Markets shaping up? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Willie Keng. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Literary supernova Tan Twan Eng talks about how he works and his latest book "The House of Doors" which has been nominated for the Booker Prize in this live conversation with his superfan Michelle Martin. Watch this conversation here https://www.youtube.com/live/TjBgNHTO2M8?feature=shareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What stands out from OCBC’s earnings? Which Singapore Bank - DBS, UOB or OCBC is performing the best? Apple or Amazon, which company is reporting better profits and why? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dissect the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To what extent does one have a right to choose between using your personal IP or corporate insurance? Michelle Martin speaks to Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a compelling new book which tells the story of homegrown brand Fairprice Group. Michelle Martin discusses critical questions of Fairprice's social mission and how it is facing off with new competition in the supermarket scene with co-editors of "The Price of Being Fair" Peh Shing Huei and Sue-Ann Chia. A guest reviewer makes a surprise appearance at the end of the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.