Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

Even the most successful, rational investors sometimes let emotions get in the way when it comes to investments. That's because we're all humans. We let feelings of anxiety or euphoria get in the way when money is involved. So how do emotions lead us to make bad investments decisions over good ones? And what can we do?  On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Alyssa Woo, Assistant Business Editor, The Straits Times to find out more.  Plus, read more on The Straits Times: Emotions might lead you to make bad investment decisions over good ones. Here’s what to do: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/emotions-might-cause-you-to-make-bad-investment-decisions-over-good-ones-heres-what-to-do

Many of us grew up with common cotton bedsheets that our parents bought. Now, we’re spoilt for choice with so many materials to pick from. But lately, there’s been quite the buzz surrounding the use of silk pillowcases. Why? And is it time to ditch your regular pillowcase for a silk one? Yes, if you want better skin, hair and sleep. Rebecca Lee found the right business when she started SilkFairy in 2022. The brand came about when tis CEO was suffering from insomnia for many years.  On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Rebecca Lee, Founder of Silkfairy to find out more.

We promise to make this conversation a colourful one as we speak to global colour authority Pantone.  The firm is a provider of professional standards for the design industries, creating a universal language of colour that enables colour critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and the manufacturer. But did you know that Pantone’s origins could be traced back to a commercial printing company in New York City in the 1950s? The company had systematised and simplified its pigments and coloured inks, and that’s how the Pantone we know came about. Today, Pantone works with some of the world’s most recognisable consumer, fashion and technology brands, with over 10 million designers and producers relying on its products and services to help define, communicate and control colour from inspiration to realisation.  The firm’s business can be broadly split into four segments: (1) Pantone Standards which feature digital and physical colour specification and workflow tools, the (2) Pantone Colour Institute which provides customised colour standards, brand identity, product colour consulting and trend forecasting, (3) Pantone B2B Licensing and last but not least (4) Pantone Lifestyle that brings colour and design across apparel, home and accessories.  More notably, Pantone is also an operating subsidiary of Veralto, a US$5 billion essential technology solutions leader listed on the New York Stock Exchange. But how does the business work exactly? Meanwhile, Pantone and luxury car maker Porsche together presented an exclusive colour called Turbonite. That’s a colour with an elegant metallic grey tone customised for the brand and its Turbo derivatives. But what does such collaborations mean for Pantone when it comes down to the P&L? On Under the Radar, Money Matter's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Elley Cheng, President, Pantone. 

With the US presidential election fast approaching on Nov 5, it’s the ultimate showdown between US Vice President Kamala Harris versus former US President Donald Trump. Who will become the next president of the United States of America? While it ultimately is America’s decision, how will the next administration impact Singapore? Who is better for us?  On The Hot Seat, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Kevin Chen, Associate Research Fellow with the US Programme at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University andNicholas Fang, Director of Security and Global Affairs, Singapore Institute of International Affairs to find out. 

Sweat, strategy, and sheer willpower. The 10-year wait is over as the Singapore Vandas were crowned Asian Netball Champions earlier this week. And Sports Minutes is in conversation with two members of the winning team - as co-captain Toh Kai Wei and Tan Yi Jie unpack the intense journey to reclaiming the continental crown! READ MORE: https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/singapore-beat-sri-lanka-67-64-in-overtime-to-regain-asian-netball-crown-after-10-year-wait Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg

Singapore stocks began the morning trading in the negative territory, mirroring overnight losses in the global markets. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.8 per cent to 3,530.16 points after 117.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Singtel, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed court proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary Optus Mobile over allegations of inappropriate sales conduct.  Elsewhere, from more on results out of tech behemoths Amazon and Apple, to how key levels to watch for US equities this month – more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chong Ser Jing, Co-founder and Portfolio Manager, Compounder Fund.

Wall Street executives, political gamblers and cryptocurrency traders are piling up their bets on who will take over the White House. According to a new survey, a majority of millionaire investors said they plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, even though they give former President Donald Trump a better grade on the economy. Why? And how are wealthy investors readjusting their portfolios ahead of the elections?  On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gautam Chadda, Head of Investment and Portfolio Advisory (Singapore) at RBC Wealth Management Asia, to find out more. 

Picogrid is a defence technology company that is building a platform to connect fragmented defence systems, connecting various third-party sensors, cameras, and autonomous systems together to create a ready-made ecosystem of capabilities.  Why is Picogrid the "right business” for the defence sector at the moment? And hat role do you see Picogrid playing in enhancing national security and defence readiness? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks to the CEO and co-founder of Picogrid, Zane Mountcastle, to find out more.

In today’s edition of Market View, we talk about the current state of financial markets and opportunities for the fintech industry ahead of the Singapore FinTech Festival, which is slated to run from 6 to 8 November.  Attended by over 66,000 participants from 150 countries in 2023, SFF 2024, will feature over 950 speakers across 7 stages. They range from global central bankers, regulators, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and more.  Given the ongoing artificial intelligence boom, this year’s event would examine the transformative potential of AI and quantum computing in revolutionising financial services and delivering sustainable and inclusive economic growth. It will also turn the spotlight on the role of FinTech in spearheading sustainable finance.  James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, as well as Shadab Taiyabi, President of Singapore FinTech Association joined The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian in the studio to give a taster of Singapore’s fintech story, the current market situation, how investors should invest in fintech, and what to watch at SFF 2024. 

Hindsight is often 20/20. But if both Tanjong Pagar United and Manchester United could go back in time, should they still have made their respective managerial appointments? In the Singapore Premier League, Hyrizan Jufri arrived promising "attacking football". Yet the Jaguars have lost 4 in 4 under his tutelage, conceding 22 and scoring just 3. Over in England, the Red Devils parted company with the long-suffering ten Hag as results became untenable. Deepanraj Ganesan joins Zia-ul Raushan to run the rule on Sports Minutes. Got a story to tell? Get in touch with us! raushan@sph.com.sg