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.
JAN 25, 2022
25/01/22 - Analysis on The MAS' decision to tighten its Singdollar policyThe Monetary Authority of Singapore tightened its Singdollar policy in a surprise move. Typically such adjustments are reserved for its bi-annual monetary policy statements in April and October. To help better understand the move Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Selena Ling, Head of Treasury Research & Strategy, OCBC Bank who shares more about the timing of this, and what it might mean for inflation.
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JAN 24, 2022
24/01/22 - What’s driving the crypto market tumble and is it set to continue?In the blink of an eye, more than a trillion dollars in crypto-market value has evaporated.
The jarring downturn that's been a hallmark of digital assets in recent weeks continued to play out last week and into Saturday (Jan 22), with Bitcoin at one point losing more than 15 per cent during that stretch.
In The Spotlight, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Joanna Ossinger, Markets Editor, Bloomberg and Chanyaporn Chanjaroen, Reporter at Bloomberg to find out more about the crypto meltdown.
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JAN 24, 2022
24/01/22 - Overworked in Singapore & attendance bonuses for staff who refuse sick leave common hereOne in two Singapore employees has been grappling with longer working hours since the Covid-19 pandemic started two years ago.
And a third of those who work overtime put in more than two extra hours a day, a study commissioned by The Straits Times has found.
On SGExtra, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly spoke to Zakir Hussain, Singapore Editor at The Straits Times to find out more. They also discuss why incentivising workers to take less sick leave is prevalent in some industries here.
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JAN 24, 2022
24/01/22 - What strategy should investors adopt in equity markets for 2022?2021 saw a strong global economic recovery but, inflation pressures, slower growth rates and tighter monetary policy have some worried that stocks will face a reckoning in 2022. So what strategy should investors adopt, and are there bright spots to look out for? Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks to Andy Budden, Investment Director, Capital Group who shares his analysis.
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JAN 21, 2022
21/01/22 - Tonga's Olympic flag bearer raises money for the country's volcanic reliefAfter a massive volcanic eruption on the island of Tonga, the country's Olympic flagbearer has started a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to support those in most need. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak speak to Pita Taufatofua who shares more about the situation in Tonga, and how the funds will be used.
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JAN 21, 2022
21/01/22 - ST: The Big Story, 21 Jan - Singapore likely to see 'significant' Omicron waveNew measures were announced by the multi-ministry task force on Covid-19 to help Singapore prepare to deal with the new Omicron wave. The Big Story's Harianto Diman speaks to Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, who weighs in on the latest developments.
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JAN 21, 2022
21/01/22 - How can consumers protect themselves against phishing scams?In the last two weeks of December last year, nearly 470 OCBC customers fell victim to phishing scams that saw a total of S$8.5 million stolen from their bank accounts. Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak speak to Dominic Low, Journalist, The Straits Times who shares more about the recent spate of phishing scams here and how consumers can better protect themselves going forward.
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JAN 21, 2022
21/01/22 - In The Spotlight: Reinventing retail investing in the digital worldPhillip Securities has been servicing retail investors in Singapore for over 40 years - But with the proliferation of mobile trading apps, increasing competition, and a younger generation of traders looking for new investment options, how is Phillip Securities revamping its offerings to stay relevant? Prime Time's Rachel Kelly speaks with Luke Lim, Managing Director, Phillip Securities who shares more.
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JAN 21, 2022
21/01/22 - Forex Friday: What impact might Budget 2022 have on the Singdollar?On Forex Friday, Prime Time's Rachel Kelly and Melissa Hyak speak to Jeff Ng, Senior Currency Analyst at MUFG who shares his outlook on how Budget 2022 might move the Singapore dollar, and FX trends around the region, such as China’s central bank setting its strongest reference rate for the yuan in three years.
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JAN 20, 2022
20/01/22 - ST : The Big Story, 20 Jan - Singapore's Covid-19 StoryA new book has been released which chronicles the first two years of Singapore's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. On The Straits Times Big Story, Harianto Diman speaks to Straits Times executive editor Sumiko Tan and health correspondent Timothy Goh who share what makes this book different from other Covid-19 accounts.
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