Your Money with Michelle Martin

You need to look beyond profit to measure your success as a trader. Examine how two forces - 'Greed' and 'Fear' - push or pull you. Have you started your demo account yet? Why is winning or losing on a demo account different and what can you learn from a trader who has been in the business for over 14 years? Terence Tan, Head of Education and Business Development at IG Asia  offers his thoughts gleaned from over 14 years in the business of trading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ida Pfeiffer bucked societal disapproval and as a female explorer, circled the world twice.  She fought off many dangers (including cannibals) and once fenced an attacker off with a parasol. British historian John van Wyhe - who is one of the world's leading experts on Darwin - talks about his latest book, ‘Wanderlust: The Amazing Ida Pfeiffer, the First Female Tourist’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer at Kristal.AI lends his thoughts on major news that has markets talking today. Travel to and from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus has halted with a quarantine beginning today. A day before millions travel to celebrate the Lunar New Year, we look at the outbreak's potential market impact on China and particularly, Hong Kong. Back home, we ask what CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust - the third largest real estate investment trust in Asia and the biggest in Singapore - says about the REIT segment. And will the Tesla bull party continue and what are the highlights from the World Economic Forum in Davos so far? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wished you had a magic mirror when trying before buying? Could augmented reality make your buying experience on Zalora even smoother? From AI to investment in delivery, we find out how computing is supporting what fashion estate Zalora has in store for users in the near future with Silvia Thom, Chief Technology Officer at ZALORA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Henley Passport Index is a ranking based on how many destinations the holder can enter without a visa. Singapore, isn't No. 1! We used to hold first place in a tie with the country which is now the new solo No. 1. Which country is it? And if you hold a UK passport, what does Brexit mean for the "power" of your passport? To find out more about the study and how Singapore could reclaim the top spot again, we speak to Dominic Volek, Managing Partner & Head of Southeast Asia at Henley & Partners Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions in lost revenue, spillover effects for neighbourhoods. We look at a NUS Business School study that found that the sale prices of new residential units are about 8% lower when senior executives of real estate development firms have informal exchanges while golfing with NUS Professor Sumit Agarwal, Low Tuck Kwong Distinguished Professor and the study's co-author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Titled ‘Every Step in the Right Direction’, the Singapore Biennale 2019 is back for its sixth edition with 77 artists and art collectives from 36 countries and territories. The art exhibition will run till 22 March 2020 across 11 venues in Singapore and invites the public to engage with the act of artistic exploration. Patrick Flores, Artistic Director of Singapore Biennale 2019 and Andrea Fam, one of the curators for this edition of the art exhibition weigh in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recap trendlines, cryptic charts and learn three new techniques to help us understand how to understand market movements with the ever affable Terence Tan, Head of Education and Business Development at IG Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the greatest pioneers in the area of computing shares his thoughts on how AI is poised to shape humanity's way forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the key things to understand about the Phase 1 US-China trade deal? What's the prize for the digital banking race? And is 2020 the year or Bitcoin? Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer at Kristal.AI weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do businesses today need to understand about how to keep loyal customers? And how are data and cloud technology changing the customer reward game? Anna Gong, CEO and Founder of Perx Technologies shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet formerly Singapore-based author whose entire backlist of book rights has been bought up by Penguin, Krishna Udayasankar walks us through her latest Asian culture inspired novel ‘Beast’ - where evolution, exclusion and stratification of society come together in a crime thriller that Michelle says will leave you white-knuckled and thinking about the future we are building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As dual-earner income families are becoming increasingly popular, how can couples juggle both their careers and relationships well? Jennifer Petriglieri, Associate Professor at INSEAD and Author of ‘Couples that Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work’ shares more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apps make businesses money. Which apps do different markets in Asia like and why? How can app re-engagement help businesses ensure app loyalty? We find out with Shiraz Kabir, Head of Sales APAC at Liftoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wished you could look at how an actual successful investor allocates his investment funds in real life? Well, now you can. Former Motley Fool David Kuo tells us how we can all take a peek at his investment portfolios. It is a new subscription service that his brand new site smartinvestor.com.sg will be offering. Which stock was bought 30 years ago, does he still hold today? Which regions in Asia are he optimistic about and why? Why does David think gold should not be a priority in your portfolio this year? And why is he not panicking in 2020? We find out with David Kuo, Co-founder of Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jumpstart your trading journey with insider Terence Tan from IG Asia, sharing why and exactly how you can understand the psychological "tells" of the market with this one technique.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This delicious anthology of entries to an award that celebrates a well-known food critic lost to cancer, Fay Khoo. Beautifully crafted and ranging from bespoke cocktails, to cold rice, streets that throng to lonely kitchens where cooks heal through food. Michelle says this magical collection is delicious and like an never-ending buffet, serves something for the true lover of food in South-east Asia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraud has evolved over the years, with fraudsters taking a new approach when planning and executing their fraud plans. But these incidents can be minimised or better prevented if companies take the necessary precaution and employees spot the telltale signs of fraud. What are the most common corporate fraud cases we’ve seen in recent years and how can we better prevent them? Stacy Chai, Forensic & Integrity Services Partner at Ernst & Young Advisory shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LeCaine Gems uses the latest technology to create lab-grown moissanite that looks just like diamonds and is a more affordable form of luxury jewellery. Not only is this business conflict-free, moissanite has a higher refractive index, which gives that additional sparkle and dazzling colour, boasting clean geometric lines with eye-popping glow. Michael and Ashley LeCaine, Co-founders of LeCaine Gems shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

foodpanda - one of the longest serving food delivery providers in Singapore - has launched several new initiatives, such as expanding its services to include groceries and household essentials to better serve its customers as a one-stop shop. How do these new initiatives benefit customers? Luc Andreani, Managing Director of foodpanda Singapore shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After years of negligent behaviour and lack of concern for our environment, it has raised many major red flags in climate change, especially in the past few years. The Maldives in particular are at risk with rising sea levels and coral bleaching affecting this beautiful and iconic destination. Maria Andersen, Marine Biologist at InterContinental Maldives shares what the newly opened InterContinental Maldives Maamu-nagau Resort, Manta Trust and Ocean Group are doing to protect the environment that surrounds the resort.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’ve planned or have not planned for retirement, it never hurts to find out how you can better plan for retirement. “The Quicksilver Generation Podcast” presents conversations with interesting personalities from across Asia, all featuring men and women over 60 who continue to innovate, achieve success and grow their careers beyond the traditional “retirement” age. Creator and host of the ‘The Quicksilver Generation Podcast’, Miguel Bernas, shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a study by the NUS Business School, there are 12 types of shoppers, with the most popular being classic shoppers. Classic shoppers are consumers who weigh different brands after a purchasing need arises, before deciding on one brand. We speak to the man who led the study, Professor Leonard Lee from the NUS Business School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can we truly be happy? ‘The Art of Making Memories’ examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the “art of letting go” - why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones. Meik Wiking, Author of ‘The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments’ shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you thrive as a leader? Tor Mesoy, Co-author of ‘Musings on Leadership: Life lessons to help you thrive as a leader’ weighs in. He shares what he thinks is most important for leaders to keep in mind when trying to improve themselves, and why it is crucial to have self-awareness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Art Week is an annual celebration of visual arts which takes place in the month of January, and is the pinnacle event of Singapore's visual arts calendar. The nine-day celebration - which runs from 11 to 19 January 2020 - offers artists, collectives, organisations and other art intermediaries a visible platform for showcasing a range of quality visual arts projects, discussions, and exhibitions to a local and international audience. Mae Anderson, Chairman of Art Outreach Singapore weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Circulate Capital Ocean Fund is the world’s first investment fund dedicated to address Asia’s plastic crisis. With 60 percent of ocean plastic originating from the region, Asia is the biggest source of plastic leakage into global oceans. We find out more with Rob Kaplan, Founder & CEO at Circulate Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What caused the biggest financial headwinds in 2019 and what can we expect in terms of investment outlook for 2020? From signals of inflation, to the clash of superpowers, here is a seasoned investors outlook for 2020 set within the context of the most important business stories of 2019. Arun Pai, Chief Crystals Officer at Krystal.AI weighs in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Distinguished Teaching Professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business Arthur Dong weighs in on what businesses need to understand about the US-China trade war. Can businesses prepare to be ahead of the game? Michelle Martin also finds out why the Professor believes businesses need to discern their own "foreign policy" for their own path forward in the clash of the superpowers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A leading provider of satellite communications solutions to airlines, operators and passengers worldwide, Inmarsat keeps people connected at 35,000 feet in the sky. Find out more about their new contract with Airbus to develop a pioneering new generation of satellites which will mark a transformative step-change in in-flight broadband capabilities for airlines across the world, allowing real-time mobility for its consumers.Guest: Chris Rogerson, Regional Vice President for Inmarsat Aviation APACSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Asian Food Channel is now the Asian Food Network. In Influence, Michelle Martin discovers the programming strategy behind the aim to grow the channel's audience, and how a digital-first approach is powering the way forward.  Guest: Rohit Tharani, Head of Products, Southeast Asia in Discovery Networks Asia-PacificSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the last episode of Money and Me (The Property Edition), Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman & CEO of Propnex shares the most memorable moments for the property market this year and what 2020 holds for prospective investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SingSaver has recently secured a brokerage licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to offer more than 100 insurance policies from 12 providers such as AXA, Allianz and FWD, to name a few. As Singapore’s insurance market is set to hit 4 billion dollars next year, according to FY2018 data published by the General Insurance Association of Singapore, how will this license allow SingSaver to tap on this growing market? We find out more with Rohith Murthy, Founder and Country Manager at SingSaver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mohamed Ismail Gafoor, Chairman & CEO of Propnex wrap up the trends for 2019’s public housing market, as well as what to lookout for in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is key to succeeding with online video? Why do "funny " videos go viral? Eugene Choi is CEO and Co-Founder of Collab Asia, a digital media company that manages over 1,800 YouTube channels worldwide with over 155 million subscribers and 2.5 billion monthly views. Choi talks about the trends he is seeing in online content and what influencers of the future need to know to make money from their work   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An alumnus of Harvard, Stanford and now a Rhodes Scholar, Jamie Beaton seems perfectly placed to advise on how to get into an Ivy League University. But this 24-year-old CEO also recently secured US$20 million in a Series C funding for his company - currently valued at US$245 million. What is key to getting investors on board? How is Crimson using algorithms so its clients exhibit 2-4 times the likelihood of admission to Oxford or Cambridge than the average global applicant?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a move to encourage more people, especially women, to understand and master blockchain, public blockchain platform Zilliqa and The University of Oxford conducted a series of blockchain education workshops last month.Michelle Martin finds out more from Saiba Kataruka, Developer Marketing Lead at Zilliqa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've been paying up to 300% more than you need to for that diamond ring.  LUXIEE is the world's first online marketplace for diamonds. It links consumers to diamond suppliers and aims to revolutionise an age-old industry. Michelle Martin sits with the 35-year old founder and COO of LUXIEE Nicholas Lim, to find out how the platform cuts massive middlemen fees resulting in affordable prices for consumers, plans to use its 6-figure-seed funding, and how consumers are assured that the gems they click on line to buy is what they receive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singaporeans are increasingly adopting a ‘wait-and-see’ approach when buying properties, according to PropertyGuru’s Consumer Sentiment Survey for the first half of this year. Join Michelle Martin, as she finds out why this is with Dr Tan Tee Khoon, Country Manager of PropertyGuru Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite having nearly 50 percent of the world’s population being under the age of 24, the voices of our youth are still not being heard or taken seriously. Recognising this need to engage the youth community regarding key issues, give them a voice and empower them to make a real change in the world, KidsRight has launched the world’s first borderless digital ‘state’ to do just that.  Michelle Martin finds out more from Marc Dullaert, Founder and Chair of the KidsRights Foundation, as well as the founder of the International Children’s Peace Prize.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spartans Boxing Club is bringing boxing to everyone, whether you're learning the sport professionally or to get fit. The club is currently raising $1 million in the immediate term, with potential franchisees throughout Asia, Middle East, Australia and Europe. Russell Harrison, Managing Director of Spartans Boxing Club shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer at Kristal.AI sheds light on the latest developments this week. Topics include Trump signs Hong Kong bills supporting protesters in a move likely to irk China, Xerox's hostile takeover attempt for HP, Alibaba Hong Kong IPO debut and Hyflux's $400 million rescue deal with Utico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much will your salary rise next year? Unfortunately, likely a little less compared to this year. The average real salary rise for Singaporean workers in 2020 is projected to be 3%, down from 3.3% for 2019. Workers in China are set to see a real salary increase of 3.6% next year, while workers in India, are sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Workers in India are likely to see a 5.4% salary increase. We take a closer look at the ECA International's annual Salary Trends Report with its Regional Director of Asia, Lee Quane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre and co-author of 'ENTRUSTED: Stewardship for Responsible Wealth Creation', Ong Boon Hwee, talks about restraining greed, irresponsibility and short-termism that both businesses and investors can enable through his definition of "stewardship". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major wins for talent investor Entrepreneur First include Hydroleap, a Singapore-based wastewater treatment start-up which could save the industry over $10 billion annually. It raised $2.6 million in its latest funding round. What does international talent investor (with an international branch in Singapore) Entrepreneur First look for in the people it invests in? Bernadette Cho, General Manager at Entrepreneur First Singapore shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hailed as ‘the next fintech’, education technology is one of the fastest growing tech sectors in the world. Tenopy is Singapore’s leading education tech company specialising in interactive live online tutoring programmes for primary and secondary level students in English and Mathematics. Chong Kian, Founding CEO of Tenopy shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niki Ong, Senior Manager at Li-nk talks about Wolero's new app for customers interested to book a limousine in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore has taken the No.1 spot for real estate investment prospects in terms of price increases next year. Lee Nai Jia, Senior Director and Head of Research at Knight Frank Singapore weighs in. He discusses the opportunities for property investors in Singapore and shares the countries he thinks would be good to invest in overseas property.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arun Pai, Chief Kristals Officer at Kristal.AI sheds light on the latest developements this week. Topics include MAS seeking to allow derivatives of payment tokens to be traded on approved exchanges in Singapore, US and China 90-day extension, WeWork, Softbank and Saudi Aramco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VUE is the next iconic rooftop bar and grill destination overlooking some of the most stunning vistas of Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline, and is now open to offer an epicurean adventure unlike any other in Singapore. Benedict Tan, General Manager of VUE and Sommelier Joel Lim shares more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.