Your Money with Michelle Martin

If you really wanted to act on your love for skiing and property, what are your options?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Hump Day edition talks about the rally seen in US stocks and what's next for the S&P 500 after exiting its correction. Next, Sembcorp Marine's close shave from the SGX watch list and stock watching Micron, Apple, Robinhood and Lululemon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can be learnt about money on the blockchain given the hack of Axis Infinities Ronin network? Is Bitcoin proving its relevance and resilience in tough geopolitical circumstances like Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno tells Michelle Martin his thoughts on the prospects of cryptocurrencies. They also discuss and how a regulatory ban in Thailand would impact the crypto landscape across the rest of ASEAN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2022 is set to be a record year for nuptials and a slew of wedding-related businesses stand to benefit. Find out which ones are worth saying "I do" to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the place of classical music in a post-covid Singapore? What's the vision ahead for the SSO. Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Chng Hak-Peng, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Symphony Orchestra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has brought about a fresh generation of consumers. What characterises these new financial tribes and why do banks and businesses need to understand them? Myles Bertrand, Managing Director APAC, Mambu tells Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Hong Kong tycoons looking to buy Chinese real estate? Who are the winners and losers from Singapore's new foreign worker levy? Where will we see some bumper dividends? Plus notes on Bayer, Grab and SingTel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three tech names have been listed as companies that have a sound business model, solid financials and good long-term potential -- all key characteristics in a volatile market. Michelle Martin checks them out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gregory Van began his investing journey when he was just 17. Now with Endowus, he says he wants to allow retail investors access to institutional investing strategies. Find out how in this interview with Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of this special series, Your Health, Your Wealth: Understanding Your Integrated Shield Plan Options, we learn about your options for an integrated shield plan if you have a pre-existing medical condition from Dr Morrison Loh, Head of Medical Directorate, Raffles Health Insurance and Director, Commercial, Raffles Medical Group. Brought to you by Raffles Health Insurance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore eases its strictest Covid-19 restrictions -- Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss what to expect and which sectors are cheering. The European Union passes the Digital Markets Act to curb tech powers, China agrees to data checks of its tech firm listings by the US and Russia restarts its stock exchange and wants crypto payments for its energy supplies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore enters a new endemic phase in the fight against Covid-19, prompting cheers from the F&B, entertainment and travel sectors. Michelle Martin lists local companies that stand to benefit from the good news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have we lost our ability to focus? Why has this happened? And can we get it back?Writer and journalist Johann Hari tells Michelle Martin of his personal investigation into how we’ve lost our focus and what we can do to fight back for it, in his profound book, Stolen Focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin gets thoughts from self-professed Warren Buffett fan Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW on Berkshire Hathaway's latest acquisition of insurer Alleghany, plus insights on Carl Icahn's recession prediction and the share buyback trend among Chinese tech firms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin reminisces Wendy's square burgers and chocolate frosty as she digests analyst’s takes on the fast food chain's promising growth and share price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Market View takes a look at market reactions to local government announcements in Singapore, including easing travel curbs across the causeway; the rollercoaster ride that oil prices have swung back into, Russia's latest move to demand ruble payments for oil rather than USD, and what's in store for crypto SPACs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they break down the latest in the SPH takeover saga and why Ryan Cohen bought 100,000 more GameStop shares overnight. They also discuss Alibaba's share buyback move and which other Chinese tech firms may follow suit, digest Xiaomi's earnings and Alleghany's M&A price by Berkshire Hathaway, and what Lendlease plans to do with over $570 million for Jem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin shares some top stocks from the agricultural sector that investors can look at as prices of commodities like wheat are on the rise against the backdrop of the Ukraine war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin discusses growth investing opportunities and where VP Bank’s convictions lie for 2022 with Thomas Rupf, CIO Asia & Head of Trading Execution, VP Bank Ltd Singapore Branch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you feel like you’re a slave to your job? What if you want to quit and have no savings? You might want to consider lighting a F.I.R.E., which stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. Michelle Martin finds out how from Loh Shurn Lin, Independent Consultant & F.I.R.E. Mentor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin notes three companies in very different sectors that are appealing to investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The merger ESR Reit and ARA Logos is finally happening -- what went down in the shareholder EGM? Berkshire Hathaway boosts its insurance buys with Alleghany, the impact of Koufu delisting and the US Feds signalling six interest rate hikes for the year. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW discuss the US Feds’ interest rate hike, the recent Chinese tech stock rout and thoughts on Forest Li’s letter to staff of Sea Ltd after its 75% wipeout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On St Patrick's Day, the Irish Ambassador to Singapore since 2018, H. E. Patrick Bourne shares his reflections of his time in Singapore, his thoughts on factors for keeping diplomacy alive in the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what investors looking to Ireland are focussing on, in this interview with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could the Ukrainian crisis speed up the decoupling between China and the US ? What could this and wider geopolitical uncertainty mean for long term investors?Are there beaten down growth stocks to buy now? Given recent market volatility are dividend stocks back in the spotlight? Michelle Martin finds out with Tim Phillips, Head of Content for ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are a gamer, you want to hear which company Michelle Martin has her sights on today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang blitz through the headlines -- from how China plays in the S-Reit market are doing, to divestments, purchases and mergers. The China market is also in focus with Xi refocusing China's covid strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Isaac Liu, Paediatrician, Raffles Hospital shares the 4 lifetime milestones when reviewing an IP makes good personal and money sense in conversation with Michelle Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week's Market View with a look at bullish brokers' takes on Frencken Group and Golden Energy & Resources. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett buys even more Occidental Petroleum shares, Russia claims its debt default is "artificial" and problems plague the London Metal Exchange. They also discuss the Daily Leverage Certificates imposed on Chinese tech stocks on the Singapore Exchange, and how Indonesia's U-turn on its palm oil policies could impact Wilmar International. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As investors continue buying the dip, Michelle Martin presents two key US stocks worth considering. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explain why investors are cheering news from Beijing and whether the surge in the Hang Seng Index could drop again. Next, a discussion on the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike since 2018 and if Russia indeed defaulted on its debt, plus stock watching Starbucks, US airlines, PropertyGuru, AEI Corp and Evergreen making headlines a year after the Suez Canal blockage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early Wednesday trade saw Chinese tech stocks rebounding, but the mood has been dark around Chinese tech stocks which saw 71 billion erased from some of China's wealthiest on Monday. Has the sell-off been irrational? Is buying the dip a good strategy? Michelle Martin finds out with Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management UniversitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look at two locally listed stocks that could benefit froma volatile environment. They discuss China's currency markets, US stocks and oil markets, AMC's moves to gold and Instagram welcoming NFT's in this edition of Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major stocks are in correction or bear market territory. Is now a good time to buy? Michelle Martin finds outSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil markets continue to be closely watched and remain a pawn in the Ukraine war, Michelle Martin speaks with Professor Ilian Mihov, Dean, INSEAD to discuss the latest price movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do women need to know about taking control of their money? Are more women investing in Singapore? Michelle Martin chats with Evelyn Goh, Deputy CEO & Chief Advisory Officer, Providend to find out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin lists the companies that stand to benefit from the current volatility in energy prices and Europe's decision to cut its dependence on Russian oil by two-thirds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down Forest Li's 900-word email to staff of Sea Ltd after its shares plunge 75 percent. They also discuss Chinese companies that have been slapped with massive fines, what the Shenzhen Covid-19 lockdown means for Foxconn and consequently Apple, Russia's potential debt default and a look at the crude oil markets, capping off with yet another headlining tweet from Elon Musk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin picks up on the marvel of Equinor, an energy company that Barron's claims is the oil industry's best kept secret. Find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S-Reits have barely registered a blip in response to the Ukraine crisis says Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. He tells Michelle Martin why he is still bullish on S-REITS in an environment of hyperinflation and geopolitical uncertainty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin chats with Ryan Huang about the long-anticipated interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, particularly the timing of the increase given current global conditions, including the surge in oil. They also discuss Warren Buffett buying more shares of Occidental Petroleum and the implications of Hong Kong’s major selloff amid its fifth wave of Covid-19, and look at some of the biggest names taking a hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the fifth episode of Your Health, Your Wealth: Understanding Your Integrated Shield Plan Options, Michelle Martin gets Cheryl Guan, Head of Employee Benefits, Raffles Health Insurance to talk about insurance riders, what to consider before getting them and whether they are necessary.  This series is brought to you by Raffles Health Insurance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang end the week with local business headlines on NetLink and Starhub, along with an ongoing discussion of US stocks, the latest in the nickel market saga, plus updates from Oracle, Rivian, Nio and what the Brain Crypto Fund did on Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon recently announced a 20-to-1 stock split and while markets are cheering the news, they're also wondering: who's next? Michelle Martin names some possibilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin finds out why Research Director of Albizia Capital Michael Gilmore has started the MAIAs, the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards. How does he hope these  awards can support global players trying to make a difference in the world of financial literacy?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin gets Arun Pai, Chief Strategy Officer, FLOW to help investors understand the impact of the recent nickel surge, where Europe stands on Russian oil and how we could see a potential IPO revival of Chinese firms in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is rescuing Tsingshan from its nickel shorting woes? Find out from Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, who discuss the possibility of a default for the world's largest nickel miner. They also take a look at Amazon's 20-for-1 stock split plus the curious dip in oil and US markets overnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin explains why cybersecurity is good business for this company, which is expected to announce over $2 billion in earnings — the first time in its history to do so. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Martin, Chief Impact Officer at Circulate Capital tells Michelle Martin how emerging markets investment firm Circulate Capital is making an impact on empowering women economically through financing innovation, companies and infrastructure that scale solutions to the plastic pollution and climate change crises.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they break down news from the nickel market, and who stands to benefit from the current price surge. Also on the agenda: China lifting a homegrown company for an IPO following last year's crackdown, Alphabet's acquisition of a cybersecurity firm, the Housing Board's announcement to buy back flats from minority sellers and how Lego stays relevant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.