Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
APR 13, 2022
13/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 13 Apr - SG Arrival Card no longer needed for vaccinated S'pore residents, long-term pass holders arriving from JohorFrom Friday (April 15), fully vaccinated Singaporeans, permanent residents and long-term pass holders will no longer need to fill up the SG Arrival Card - an electronic health declaration - when entering the country via the Woodlands and Tuas land checkpoints.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant Video Editor Olivia Quay spoke to Transport correspondent Toh Ting Wei to find out why this requirement is only waived at the land checkpoints with Johor, and not at Singapore’s air and sea borders.
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APR 12, 2022
12/04/22 - The Latest Trends from Refinitiv's 2022 Wealth Management ReportRefinitiv's 2022 Wealth Management Report surveyed a number of investors across the world to try and pick up the latest trends and needs of investors across different demographics and regions, finding similarities in terms of a growing interest in ESG, and balancing an embrace of technological trends with the need for the "human touch" in the industry. Sabrina Bailey, Global Head of Wealth, Data, and Analytics at LSEG, the parent company of Refinitiv, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the report's findings.
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APR 12, 2022
12/04/22 - Powering Your Property: Tips for your home renovation journeyIn Powering Your Property, Prime TIme’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to James Soh, CEO and Founder of Renopedia on the interior design trends he observed during the pandemic, as well as helping homeowners navigate their renovation journey.
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APR 12, 2022
12/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 12 Apr - First HDB BTO project in Greater Southern Waterfront to be launched within three yearsAround 6,000 Housing Board flats will be built on the Keppel Club site in the Greater Southern Waterfront, with the first Build-To-Order project to be launched for sale within three years.
These units are part of the 9,000 homes that will be built on the 48ha site which will offer unique waterfront living that is close to nature, announced National Development Minister Desmond Lee on Tuesday (April 12).
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Housing correspondent Michelle Ng on the significance of the site, as well as the new green spaces the public can expect to see in the area.
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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - SG Extra with Zakir Hussain: Major sports events back in SingaporeThe return of major sports events to Singapore this year could see the recovery of the event ecosystem happening sooner than expected.
Big events such as the upcoming OCBC Cycle 2022 and Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, could also spur the economy through the creation of new jobs across sectors.
On SGExtra, Prime Time's Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Straits Times for more insights.
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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - In The Spotlight: France's Macron and Le Pen head for cliffhanger April 24 election runoffFrench leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified on Sunday for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential election runoff on April 24.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time’s Timothy Go and Melissa Hyak spoke to Rich Preston, Senior World News Reporter and Presenter, BBC on what to expect next from the French elections, as well as other global headlines he’s tracking in the week ahead.
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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - ST: The Big Story, 11 Apr - Sentosa reviewing long-term plans in wake of Covid-19 pandemicThe masterplan to redevelop Sentosa and Pulau Brani into a choice tourist destination will be reviewed to account for trends arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokesman for Sentosa Development Corporation told ST.
First announced in 2019, the redevelopment plans divide the two islands into five zones – Vibrant Cluster, Island Heart, Waterfront, Ridgeline and Beachfront.
In The Straits Times’ The Big Story, Assistant video editor Olivia Quay spoke to Journalist Ng Keng Gene to find out whether the review means it's back to the drawing board for the masterplan.
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APR 11, 2022
11/04/22 - The Risks If the Fed Does-- or Doesn't-- Reduce Its Balance SheetThe minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting revealed that the US Central Bank is planning to shrink its bloated balance sheet which is at almost 9 Trillion US Dollars. But what's the worst that could happen if the Fed keeps those assets? Noli de Pala, CIO of Trilake Partners, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the Fed's plans to shrink its balance sheet, and if there are still opportunities out there amidst all the uncertainty.
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APR 10, 2022
10/04/22 - Increase in firms seeking mediation at SIMC amid the pandemicThe value of disputes heard by the Singapore International Mediation Centre has been on the rise.
In 2021 alone, the total value of disputes heard amounted to over US$3 billion, equalling the US$3 billion total dispute value for the previous six years (2014-2020) since SIMC’s inception.
To find out why - and to get a better understanding of the process - Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to George Lim, Chairman, Singapore International Mediation Centre and Ng Chai Ngee, Board Member, Singapore International Mediation Centre.
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APR 10, 2022
10/04/22 - Forex Fridays: All Systems Go for the USD and the Aussie?The Federal Reserve's plans to significantly trim its balance sheet has kept markets on their toes, with the Dollar Index firming above that 99 level. And while the Aussie has seen a burst of strength thanks to strong commodities and the RBA's recent comments, the Japanese Yen seems stuck. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading and Research at State Street, spoke to us on Forex Fridays and also touched on the Singapore Dollar's outlook ahead of this weeks GDP release and the MAS' Policy Statement.
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