Money and Me

Being financially rich takes more than just racking in a large sum of salary every month. According to Mastercard’s latest study, Inside the Wealthy’s Playbook: How the Affluent are Mastering Their Money with Financial Gymnastics, ‘Financial Gymnastics’ is a key formula to reaching your financial goals. Dan Koh invites Ben Gilbey, Senior Vice President, Digital Consumer Solutions, Asia Pacific, Mastercard to discuss how exactly the affluent approach money management and payments, what goes behind the making of the ‘perfect wallet’, and what you can do to start maximising your rewards to live richly today. 

In a whirlwind of action and suspension, Donald Trump has been elected as the new President of the United States, nearly 4 years after leaving office! And markets are fast to react, having witnessed astonishing moves on ‘Trump Trade’ plays across assets ranging from dollars to stocks. But while this signals confidence that a second Trump term will spur economic growth and profits, how might this impact inflation and the US Fed’s interest rate cut trajectory? Dan Koh speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to find out the winners and losers of Trump’s win, how global markets are reacting to news of a Trump administration, and what it means for the US Fed and their fight against inflation. They also discuss where you can find attractive opportunities in equities that have been lagging amid a recordbreaking rally in the US markets.

In the recent release of the EU-ASEAN Business Council's 10th annual Business Sentiment Survey, nearly 90% of European firms revealed plans to increase their trade and investment in Southeast Asia over the next five years. That marks the highest level of optimism recorded since the COVID-19 pandemic! Dan Koh invites Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council on the show to discuss what’s driving ASEAN’s appeal as a growth market and what investors need to understand about shaping their portfolio to best tap on the growing opportunities of ASEAN?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Nirgunan Tiruchelvan, Head of Consumer and Internet at Alethia Capital Equity Research. Both explore the implications of record-high gold prices for investors. Together, they dive into industries and stocks set to benefit from the bullion surge, including insights on jewelry companies in Hong Kong and Singapore. Discover key growth drivers and potential risks, along with Nirgunan's perspective on stocks listed on Singapore and Hong Kong's stock exchanges that could offer value and round of the discussion with what's sparkling in investors eyes on the back of the rising middle class and consumer trends like Asians taking to courtiship rituals traditionally associate with the West.

Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me with her guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. This episode explores foundational investment strategies for anyone new to the idea of growing their savings. Elijah shares insights on safe investment choices, setting achievable financial goals, and navigating risk comfortably. Discover the benefits of etfs, SSB's, Treasury Bills and high-yield savings accountsand learn how compound interest can impact even small investments. Perfect for those new to investing and seeking practical, low-risk pathways to financial growth.

The short answer is yes but there are exceptional cases when nefarious intentions behind such divisions are detected. Get legal Insights on divorce and asset division as Michelle Martin speaks with legal expert Justin Chan from Justin Chan Chambers LLP. Money and Me dives into the legal principles guiding asset distribution in Singapore, particularly when courts suspect asset shielding through sham divorces. Justin explains when asset transfers may be blocked to protect creditors, the consequences of evading financial obligations, and the role of the public trustee. Learn about Mareva injunctions, legal repercussions for fraudulent divorces, and valuable takeaways from recent high-profile cases.

Stability, consistent paying dividends, and competitive yields are some of the many reasons why many of us choose to invest in Singapore dividend stocks. In fact, with Singapore dividend yields boasting an average of 4-6% dividend, as compared to that of the US where they typically offer 3% yield or less - not forgetting 30% US dividend withholding tax on all dividends received from US listed equities -, you may wonder, is it still worth investing in US dividend paying stocks? Packed with decades of experience in analysing and choosing the best global dividend stocks, Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan joins Dan Koh on Money and Me to share why he believes everyone should be looking to the US for some of the best dividend players. They discuss fundamentals to look at when assessing a sustainable dividend payer, the investment approach to take when investing in the US and stock ideas you may want to consider adding into your portfolio today.

Options can certainly be daunting for many beginners given the complex technicalities it brings to the table. But maybe it doesn’t have to be complicated. By grasping a proper understanding of what options are, what fundamental metrics to watch out for, and proper strategies set in place, Simon says it is undoubtedly possible to become profitable with options trading, and fast.  Dan Koh invites Simon Ree, Founder, Tao of Trading to tackle the complexities of options, the key metrics you need to understand before trading, and effective strategies that you can employ to improve your returns over the long term. 

They take inspiration from quant funds and are using sophisticated AI tools for a conversational approach to investing. How does Arta Finance provide accredited investors access to a bespoke investing environment? Michelle Martin finds out in conversation with Caesar Sengupta, CEO and Co-Founder, Arta Finance. Listen to hear what the 90 million raised will be going to, how Arta is able to offer accredited investors access to products typically reserved for the wealthy and more of its plans to democratise  investment opportunities for retail investors right here in Singapore. We also learn about Caeser's views AI as an investing theme and what he learnt on leadership from working with Google's Sundar Pichai.

What deals are being made in the stablecoin world? Could they be a major bond market player? Have they achieved full price stability? Michelle Martin invites Sagar Sarbhai, Head of Business Solutions at Fireblocks to find out. Discover how stablecoins are transforming the financial ecosystem right here in Singapore. Sagar shares insights into the benefits, use cases, and regulatory challenges of stablecoins, and discusses their potential to reshape payments.