Your Money with Michelle Martin

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.

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.