Your Money with Michelle Martin

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.

What’s powering DBS’ stellar profits? What does this suggest about the overall picture of Singapore’s financial sector? Why are AMD & Qualcomm struggling? And what led to US markets tumbling to its worst loss in months overnight on Wall Street? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang dissect the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is required of you in terms of your CPF contributions as a self-employed person? And how can self-employed people ensure they safeguard and plan well for their financial future? Michelle Martin asks Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest novelists of our times was right here in Singapore last Saturday. Michelle Martin, who was in conversation with Tan Twan Eng at his book-talk at Kinokuniya, shares her thoughts on the book and the mind behind it. Watch Tan Twan Eng speak to Michelle Martin here https://www.youtube.com/live/TjBgNHTO2M8?feature=shareSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were some of the biggest takeaways coming out of the recent earnings season? And why is Fitch downgrading its US credit rating? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to an Intensel White Paper on Climate Risk and Financial Value-at-Risk, flooding could cause up to 62% of total portfolio loss in Asia, by 2050. With that in mind, how should banks and financial institutions prepare financially for climate risk? Ashley Hegland, Chief Operating Officer of Intensel Limited speaks with Adrian Abraham on the topic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To date, there have been four crypto bull runs, each precipitated by different drivers. How can understanding the history of crypto help investors make sense of when the next bull run could take off? From Bitcoin to altcoins and what to consider before giving up your iris scan for a handful of "free" worldcoins, join Michelle Martin and Markus Thielan author of Crypto Titans, as they discuss the history and current trends driving cryptocurrency markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang review the latest Singapore companies’ earnings results, what key information investors should know about these numbers, and how China is addressing its economic slump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the overall health of Jardine Matheson’s diverse holdings look like today? Are big tech earnings giving reason for hope? What are some key economic events you should be watching out for this week? Tune in to find out as Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang present you the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next wave of evolution in financing and payments is redefining the way we work with money. What does this mean for your business? On Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Daniel Stuart-Smith, Chief Finance & Investment Officer, MatchMove to discuss all you need to know about neobanking and embedded finance, and how these tools can be utilised to power businesses and change consumers' experiences as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Singapore Airlines future profits top 2022 record numbers? How is Keppel’s shift from conglomerate to global asset manager going? Why are US stocks and bonds stumbling on talk of a Bank of Japan policy tweak? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could China's stepping up of support for private sectors lead to a rally of Chinese equities? What can we learn about the commercialisation of AI so far from Microsoft and Alphabet's earnings? And what is Elon Musk trying to achieve by changing Twitter’s product name to ‘X’? Michelle Martin get the answers to these questions with Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings are back in focus! Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out the extent of the impact of the Citigroup acquisition on UOB’s bottom line financial results, key highlights of Meta’s latest financial results, and the biggest takeaways from the US Fed’s announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine if you had taken a course in web technology before the internet boom; what might that have done for your career, or your ability to invest in tech as a theme? If blockchain will be the backbone of a decentralised world,why not take the time now to understand blockchain technologies? Michelle Martin speaks to Dr Peter Finn, Co-Founder and CEO of Synectify to discuss the key trends of the fast evolving blockchain ecosystem.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s powering Alphabet’s strong performance? How is Microsoft’s cloud business doing? What are the driving factors behind SIA Engineering’s Q1 net profit? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How significant are China’s new measures to bolster the economy? Is bubble tea a good investment? What are the four biggest changes to the Nasdaq 100 from Monday’s special rebalancing? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can the blend of business, science, and history provide the framework for ensuring that future generations can live in prosperity and that the wheels of progress don't falter? Michelle Martin speaks to Akshat Rathi, author of an upcoming book Climate Capitalism - Winning the global race to zero emissions to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We lift the curtain on what you need to know to about the investment industry to be your own advocate. What should you know and what questions should you be asking when considering Investment products? Michelle Martin speaks to Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Elon Musk renaming Twitter? What could end the US dollar’s resurgence? What’s driving the Pound’s decline? Is ChatGPT getting dumber? What are the top stocks to invest in for the week ahead? Michelle Martin unwraps these details with Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin shares why you should read Bruce Lee even if you are not a martial artistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the copycat of Twitter, Threads, mean for the Musk-Meta showdown? Will Toyota’s lofty ambitions to half the size, cost and weight of its batteries for its electric vehicles be enough to revive its EV’s sales? Michelle Martin finds the answers to these questions with Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang takes a closer look at Marina Bay Sands' latest Q2 earnings results and Grab's acquisition of taxi company Trans-cab. They also analyse the latest set of US earnings results and explore the message that analysts are taking from the bank results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Money and Me, Michelle Martin invites Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor to look at a rising interest rate environment, debt refinancing, changing office space trends, short lease lengths and revitalization strategies for 3 of Singapore’s best known reits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did Goldman Sachs earnings fall short of expectations? Why are there “significant doubts” about Sabana REIT’s ability to continue as a going concern? And what are the latest US earnings results that you need to know? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang bring you the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan analyse Manulife US REIT’s state of their business after news broke of a drop in their properties valuations, what stands out from the release of the latest US Banks earnings results, and what’s causing weakness in the greenback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should young people understand about being money-smart when choosing critical illness insurance plans? Why should you insure before you invest? Michelle Martin invites Pamela Chong, Associate Manager, Legacy FA to weigh in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With US inflation falling to its lowest annual rate in more than two years, can a July rate hike be prevented? Can the US Fed still bring inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession? And what do the US banks’ latest earnings results flash about Wall Street? Michelle Martin unpacks these stories and more with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss the FDA’s recent approval of AstraZeneca’s Sanofi shot protecting infants, Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, US Banks’ forecast of China’s economic growth, and some stocks you should be watching today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is tokenization in a blockchain? What are the range of assets that can be potentially tokenized? And with the MAS unveiling its latest public blockchain tokenization trials, what does it mean for us investors here? Michelle Martin answers these questions and more with Sagar Sarbhai, Global Head of Business Solutions & Advisory, FireblocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang review the latest US bank earnings and find out what were some of the key takeaways from these results. They also analyse what investors can expect from the S-REITs sector as earnings season approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study by wealth manager St James’s Place found that less than half of Singaporeans are happy with their level of wealth. Michelle Martin finds out what the financially abundant - people who have much more than they need - do differently from the rest of us and the ‘one thing’ that majority believe would make them wealthier, with Oliver Wickham, Asia Partnership Director, St. James’s Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Hollywood writers and actors on strike for the first time in 6 decades? Could the AI hype end up like the dot-com bubble? And why is Saudi Arabia losing its top spot in the OPEC+? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the expansion of the Hang Seng Index indicate an opportunity for investors to buy in potential constituents? What would Microsoft’s potential acquisition of Activision mean for the future of competition in the gaming industry? And how can investors safely get involved in this AI frenzy without getting burnt by the hype? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is ESR Logos REIT letting go of assets for less than they’re worth? What do the latest inflation numbers suggest about the future of interest rates? And why are analysts bullish on TreeHouse Foods? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do the 2023 amendments to the Maintenance of Parents Act fairly balance the need to protect or advocate for parents and children across the chasm of possible estrangement? Does the act now allow for a trauma-informed approach? Parents, what actions can now be taken on your behalf? Michelle Martin finds out, in conversation with Mr Gregory Vijayendran, Tribunal President and Mr Khoo Oon Soo, Commissioner for the Maintenance of Parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you need to know about Temasek’s latest FY2023 performance? What are some possible winners/losers of the AI trend? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang give you the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 key amendments have been made to the Maintenance of Parents Bill to protect children from abusive parents seeking maintenance and help destitute parents who may be hesitant to ask for help from their children. Michelle Martin discusses Ms Tin Pei Ling, Member of Parliament for MacPherson SMC, what the changes to the law means for when children can be expected to support their parents monetarily and for elderly parents who need support but have not asked for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spend (your energy) wildly, find your everyday juice, remember that all life needs to move. These are just some of the lessons from Dr Gladys McGarey, Author, The Well-Lived Life. The 102- year-old mother of six ran a medical practice for six decades, divorced at 70 and survived cancer twice. Michelle Martin speaks to Dr McGarey to learn her powerful secrets to living with joy and vitality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is Dasin Retail Trust losing money? What does it latest financial report suggesting about the health of other S-REITs? Is it time to pause of U.S. stocks? Get the answers you need with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do investors need to know about how AI and cryptocurrencies are likely to influence each other? Michelle Martin speaks to Lawrence Linker, CEO, XD Academy to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What were the key highlights coming out of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to China? What stocks are top Wall Street Analysts favouring in the long run? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to jump on the bandwagon of buying investment products linked to AI? Why might putting your money on the latest investments themes not be the best idea? Michelle Martin finds out with Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the latest US labour market data which spooked stocks overnight on Wall Street, and analyse the performance of US Stocks, Keurig Dr Pepper and Textron. They also look into the rivalry between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg and the latest developments behind the release of ‘Threads’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which chipmakers are under pressure amid rising tensions between the US and China and how should that factor into how you think through chip producers? Are cruise stocks worth looking at even if a soft recession in the US pans out? And where can investors find attractive opportunities in Japan's markets? Michelle Martin puts these questions to Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend TitanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore the details behind Russia’s ransomware attack on Japan’s largest port, China’s metal export curbs, and KGI Asia’s latest trading ideas to consider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes REITs funds an attractive alternative to physical properties for both Singaporean and global investors? How does the asset perform as a vehicle for estate plannning? Can it safeguard a child’s inheritance? Michelle Martin finds out with Jovin Yeo, Senior Director, Manulife Financial Advisers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang find out the likelihood of Beijing introducing a new stimulus package, the one China stock to buy before it rebounds, and why Elon Musk is limiting the number of tweets that users can read. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Which are the riskiest sectors as central banks hold interest rates near unprecedented levels and tighter lending conditions weigh on borrowers? Hugues Rialan is Chief Investment Officer and Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management for Asia at Pictet Wealth Management, shares his insights with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.