Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Brian Niccol, who has held the top position at Chipotle since 2018, will take the helm of Starbucks starting September. He will replace Laxman Narasimhan, whose relatively brief tenure began in March last year, when he took over from Howard Schultz and became the first chief executive to come from outside the company.  David Dietze, Managing Principal at Peapack Private weighs in on Starbuck's latest move, pressure on Boeing at the moment, and how inflation is driving market sentiments. He also shares insights on Scotiabank paying US$2.8 billion for minority stake in US regional bank KeyCorp. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Stephen Brashear / AP / Starbucks / Boeing/Afp Via Getty Images

The importance of board training has been brought to light, with several company directors having been brought to task under the Companies Act for governance issues in recent months. Their wrongdoings range from minor offences such as not holding regular annual general meetings or not filing annual returns on time, to more serious ones like dereliction of duty, cheating and fraud. As part of efforts to equip directors with essential skills needed in their roles, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), launched its Board Of Directors Masterclass Programme in February this year.  On this episode of Advancing Accountancy, we hear more about the training programme from Zoey Xie, Acting Managing Director at the ISCA Academy. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Brian Lee, Economist, Maybank Securities discusses how much more optimistic the outlook for Singapore's growth is with Q2's GDP final print reading coming at 2.9%, above consensus forecast. This comes as Singapore narrowed its official full-year growth forecast for 2024 to a range of 2 to 3 per cent, from 1 to 3 per cent previously,  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

When we think of the world's stock of left-handed humans, the first thing that comes to mind for many is that they stand out from the crowd. And for good reason too - research suggests only 10 percent of us are lefties. What does history tell us about whether our ancestors were left-handed, why do they remain in the minority today, and what are some of the traits / advantages / disadvantages of being a southpaw? Emaad (a left-hander himself) and Ryan answer these questions on Breakfast Bites! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Suan Teck Kin, Head of Research & Executive Director at UOB shares his insights on the weakness and indicators pointing to weakening US economy, how severe a US recessionary story would look like, and whether it's a concern that consumers are tightening their purse strings down the value chain. He also shares his perspectives on the criticism surrounding the speed of upcoming rate cuts and how early we might see those cuts. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

A possible deal between German financial services company Allianz and Singapore's Income Insurance has dominated headlines over the past few weeks.  Allianz’s proposed S$2.2 billion offer for Income, which is subject to approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, has triggered concerns over whether it would erode Income’s social mission of providing affordable insurance for Singapore’s lower-wage workers. Addressing these concerns in Parliament on Aug 6, Second Minister for Finance and MAS board member Chee Hong Tat has said that MAS will hold Income and Allianz to account in ensuring that there will be no change to the terms and conditions of existing insurance contracts, should the regulator approve the offer. The MAS will also assess if Allianz has the financial capacity to support Income when needed, and the willingness and ability to ensure that insurance operations are well run. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Jade Nie, Lecturer at NTU and a qualified actuary from the Institute of Actuaries of Australia shares her insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: BT File & LinkedIn

From engineering student to entrepreneurial mastermind, a young CEO transforms a family bakery into a corporate baking empire. Through strategic networking and mentorship, he secures high-profile clients, proving that passion and determination are the key ingredients for success. How did he achieve that? Here's our conversation with Chan Kaiyang, CEO, Cakeinspiration. Presented by Emaad Akhtar  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

World Elephant Day - that time of the year where we get to celebrate the largest land animal on the planet.  By large, we mean up to 6,000kg - equivalent to the size of an Isuzu delivery truck! On Breakfast Bites, Emaad and Ryan pay homage to our mighty friends, leaving you to ponder over some mind-blowing facts! Here's a sneak peak: elephant trunks ALONE are filled with thousands, yes thousands, of muscles! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang  Produced and Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Kyle Rodda, Senior Financial Market Analyst, capital.com previews some of the key data points out this week that will likely drive market sentiment including US inflation data, as well as retail sales and industrial production in China. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Singapore's skyline is a striking blend of old and new, and at the heart of this dynamic cityscape are its iconic shophouses. These architectural gems, steeped in history, are undergoing a renaissance. In this conversation, we speak with Fang Low, the CEO and founder of Figment, a pioneer in revitalising shophouses into modern living spaces, to delve into the challenges and rewards of preserving Singapore's heritage while creating vibrant communities. Presented by Emaad Akhtar  This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.