Your Money with Michelle Martin

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.

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.