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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.
SEP 27, 2021
27/09/21 - ST: The Big Story, 27 SepIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to senior political correspondent Grace Ho about the findings from a survey commissioned by The Straits Times and conducted by market research firm Milieu Insight.
The survey found that people in Singapore are more concerned about getting Covid-19 as cases continue to climb.
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SEP 27, 2021
27/09/21 - In The Spotlight: Covid-19 Booster Shots, Climate Change & Google Hits Back at EUIn The Spotlight, hosts Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go catch up with Audrey Tinline, Senior Journalist, BBC on the headlines she’s tracking in the week ahead, including Covid-19 booster shots, the COP26 summit and the battle between US tech giant Google and the European Union.
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SEP 27, 2021
27/09/21 - Why China Evergrande's Woes Aren't Similar to Lehman Bros' CollapseWorries over China Evergrande's current problems linger, but concerns over it potentially triggering broader regional risks have subsided. Noli De Pala, Chief Investment Officer for Trilake Partners, joined us on Prime Time to discuss the gravity of Evergrande's missed bond payments, and why the developer's issues aren't worrying him as much as Lehman Brothers' collapse around 13 years ago. He also offers his outlook on markets in the 4th quarter, and what he makes of the growing rockiness in markets.
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SEP 26, 2021
26/09/21 - Forex Fridays: Tightening Monetary Policy and China RisksIt was a busy week with a number of major central banks like the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England making policy decisions, with hints of tighter support in the future. Meanwhile, property risks and fears of broader contagion in Mainland China raised more worries for broader markets. Peter Chia, UOB's Senior FX Strategist, joined us on Forex Fridays to recap the month that was, and what growing market jitters may mean for the FX space.
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SEP 24, 2021
24/09/21 - In The Spotlight: How are businesses that SBF works coping with Covid-19 pressures?It’s been almost 2 years since Covid-19 hit Singapore shores. Organizations large and small are still adjusting and in some cases downsizing as a result of the current environment.
In The Spotlight, hosts Timothy Go and Rachel Kelly speak to Lam Yi Young, Chief Executive Officer, SBF on how are businesses that SBF works with are coping and adapting to continued Covid-19 pressures.
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SEP 24, 2021
24/09/21 - SGExtra: StarHub to buy majority stake in MyRepublic's Singapore broadband businessLocal telco StarHub will be buying a majority 50.1 per cent stake in rival Internet service provider MyRepublic’s broadband business for residential and enterprise customers in Singapore. For now, the deal is worth $70.8 million.
On SGExtra, hosts Timothy Go and Rachel Kelly spoke to Kenny Chee, Senior Tech Correspondent at The Straits Times to find out what this means for consumers and Singapore’s broadband market.
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SEP 24, 2021
24/09/21 - The importance of employee and employer reputation in a post Covid-19 worldOn Prime Time, hosts Timothy Go and Rachel Kelly speak to Jaya Dass, Managing Director for Singapore and Malaysia, Randstad about social media profiles for employees and employers.
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SEP 24, 2021
24/09/21 - Assessing the Fed's Path to Policy Tightening and Broader China RisksThe Federal Reserve confirmed that tapering of its hefty bond buying program may begin soon, with economists now expecting for it to start before the end of the year. Meanwhile, expectations of a rate hike are getting pulled slightly forward -- with some officials expecting one before the end of next year. Jeff Ng, Senior Treasury Strategist at HL Bank -- joined us on Prime Time to talk about the Fed's recent policy decision, and how growing worries about Chinese risks may be informing their rate strategy.
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SEP 23, 2021
23/09/21 - Asian Insider: Inside HK (23 Sep)Inside Hong Kong, hosts Timothy Go and Rachel Kelly spoke to The Straits Times’ correspondent Claire Huang about the latest from territory, including the Election Committee elections and the widening scope of the National Security Law.
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SEP 23, 2021
23/09/21 - ST: The Big Story, 23 SepIn The Straits Times’ The Big Story, multimedia journalist Hairianto Dirman spoke to Professor Dale Fisher, a senior consultant at NUH's Division of Infectious Diseases about Singapore's current Covid-19 situation and weighs in on whether tighter restrictions are needed.
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