Money and Me

Join Michelle Martin as she explores what every new buyer of HDB flats needs to understand about the new public housing classification system in Singapore. Host Michelle Martin invites Ivan Cai, Head of Research at I Quadrant to join the lively discussion.This episode delves into the implications of the new Standard, Plus, and Prime BTO flats. Discover how these changes might affect demand, resale market dynamics, and whether the 6-9% subsidy clawback will impact housing prices. Plus, learn about the new options for singles and what these shifts mean for future BTO buyers.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into the evolving landscape of emerging market debt with Johnny Chen, Portfolio Manager of Emerging Markets Debt at William Blair. Will we see a stronger second half performance in emerging market debt as global liquidity conditions improve? Chen highlights the key macro drivers and opportunities. Tune in to explore the impacts of China's fiscal measures, fluctuations in the Chinese Yuan, and India's INR bond inclusion, opportunities in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

If there's one thing that Covid-19 has unveiled to us, its the shortage of manpower in critical healthcare roles in Singapore, such as radiographers and pharmacists. Adding to this crisis is the growing issue of ageing population, new technology and the expansion of healthcare infrastructure. With that in mind, what role do educational institutions here play in addressing this shortage of manpower? And how are they adapting to the ever changing needs of students? Join Dan Koh on this episode of Money and Me as he speaks to Joshua Yeo, Student at PSB Academy's Bachelor of Science (Honours) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging and Ms. Candy Luo, Programme Leader at PSB Academy BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging to find out more about the future of an increasingly saturated healthcare industry.

As a Singaporean investor, navigating US taxes, demographics, migration patterns and interest rate cycles may seem daunting. Yet the US real estate attracts investors from all corners of the globe. Michelle invites Keith Ong, Co-founder & CEO of RealVantage to share his view of the current opportunities in the US real estate market that investors here can start to take advantage of.

Host Michelle Martin says this may be the most important episode to help you plan your retirement successfully! This episode of Money and Me features Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, as he shares expert insights on navigating the complexities of retirement spending. They discuss the sustainability of the popular 4% withdrawal rule, balancing life expectancy uncertainties, and why life decisions should precede financial ones in retirement planning. Christopher explains common pitfalls in retirement withdrawals and explores prudent strategies that align financial planning with real-life needs, especially as life expectancy trends upward. Perfect for anyone nearing retirement and concerned about sustaining their wealth through retirement.

The US Federal Reserve's first rate cut in 4 years is undoubtedly fueling the REIT sector with optimism, with many companies experiencing a huge jump in their share prices lately. And with expectations of further rate cuts from this year and beyond, how should investors be positioning themselves in the REIT sector? How might distribution yields perform in the coming months? And how can you ride this potentially bullish trend before it's too late? Dan Koh dissects the details with Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor as they discuss the valuation of S-REITs today and where you can find attractive opportunities. 

Join Michelle Martin as she dives into the latest market dynamics following the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut and what it means for Singapore investors Michelle invites James Ooi, Market Strategist at Tiger Brokers Singapore to explore how the Fed’s 50-basis-point reduction could shape investors picks, from REIT's to bonds, local banks to alternative assets like gold and even sector specific ETF's.

What do businesses growing more than 10% know about changing consumer trends? Enter the fascinating world of how concerns from increasing food prices to mental health are changing the way different groups in Asia Pacific are choosing to purchase. What are the next big areas of opportunities businesses and investors should be aware of? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Craig Houliston, Regional Executive Director of Asia Regional Analytics & Insights at NielsenIQ, this show is a deep dive into the forces reshaping consumer behavior across Asia-Pacific.

Hosted by Michelle Martin today's edition of the show all about markets and investments features guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend. Michelle she explores market reactions to China’s post-Golden Week market dip, questioning if recent stimulus measures can rejuvenate a volatile landscape. Cheng Chye Hsern offers insights into how investors should approach China’s rally — bull or bear? Shifting to the US, the Federal Reserve’s major rate cut sparks a discussion on its impact on stocks. Finally, US tech stocks face headwinds this quarter. Discover if it’s time to reduce exposure to tech and pivot to the broader S&P 500.

With Covid still with us and Mpox declared a public health emergency, what is one of the world's largest insurers preparing for? What is the ongoing impact of Covid? Join host Michelle Martin as she delves into lessons from the pandemic with Paul Murray Chief Executive Officer Life & Health Re​insurance, Swiss Re, including how innovation unlocked because of Covid-19, could be helping us all live longer.