Money and Me

Given Singapore's core inflation rate rising to 4.8% in July - with no signs of slowing down - where should we park our money today? And what are some options for us to engage in low-risk cash preservation in this market of uncertainty? Be sure not to miss this episode of Money and Me as Michelle Martin takes a deep dive into these questions with Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. 

Where are the Asian and global funds moving towards in Asia? As investors search for great companies today in Asia, what data points worth considering? Michelle Martin speaks with Herald van der Linde, Head of Equity Strategy, Asia Pacific, HSBC & Author of Asia’s Stock Markets from the Ground Up to find out.

For investors searching for income and stability amidst expectations of the Fed clocking another big rate hike this Wednesday, are there hidden places of value to be found within the galaxy of ETF"s or exchange traded funds? Michelle Martin and Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities discuss the possibilities.

Frasers Hospitality Trust, suffered a 24 percent dip in share prices after a $1.35 billion proposal to take the trust private fell through.. The privatisation offer seemed generous enough,– at a 7 per cent premium to net asset value (NAV) But earlier this week, the global hotel and serviced residence trust clocked in 74.88 percent of shareholder votes who were in favour of the proposal, narrowly missing the 75 per cent needed for the resolution to pass. Many market watchers were surprised including our guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor. We find out why and ask if hospitality Reits listed in Singapore - which have seen a remarkable revival in fortunes-  can continue their march forward. Michelle Martin and Kenny Loh also take a closer look at the S-reit landscape month-on-month performance across sectors.  

This week is expected to be a big week for the cryptocurrency market, with the Ethereum Merge scheduled to commence today! What does this mean for the supply and demand for Ether?  Meanwhile, the release of latest US consumer price index (CPI) data has seen a sharp decline in the crypto market, with Bitcoin plunging over 10% on the same day. Are exchanges feeling the pressure? Michelle Martin asks Vijay Ayyar, VP Corporate Development & Global Expansion, Luno.

Dads are traditionally known to take on a load of responsibilities in this day and age. But what do modern dads think the role of the family can be when it comes to prioritizing financially? Michelle Martin speaks to Bryan Tan, CEO, Centre for Fathering, Dads for Life and Moms for Life as he shares the blueprint of how we should financially plan for our family and savvy tips to ensure financial success in this period of uncertainty. 

Why are local banks hiking their interest rates for savings accounts now? And what does the latest escalation of the EU's energy crisis mean for investors and companies in Europe? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures. 

Should you be diversifying your portfolio with fixed income instruments (which some say everyone needs)? How can you evaluate retirement income plans some financial institutions may be marketing? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend lays a holistic blueprint out for what to do in uncertain money markets if you are retired and need to live off your savings for the next few years or if you are planning for retirement soon amidst this high-inflationary environment

Professor Ilian Mihov,Dean of INSEAD and the Rausing Chaired Professor of Economic and Business Transformation breaks down central pillars of macroeconomics and inflation to help us understand the next possible macro policy change arising from what he says is necessary -  demand destruction. 

Given US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's delivery of a stern commitment Friday to halting inflation, what can we expect from the outlook of interest rates? And is September truly the worst month for investing? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.