Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has taken oath as head of Bangladesh’s interim government after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to neighbouring India following weeks of deadly protests. The student-led movement started with demonstrations against quotas in government jobs before spiralling into violent protests to oust Hasina. About 300 people died and thousands were injured during those protests. On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Amit Ranjan, Research Fellow from the Institute of South Asian Studies at NUS shares his insights on what’s next for Bangladesh, and further implications the latest developments have on the country and the region.  Presented by: Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: AFP & AP

In today's business world, ESG is no longer a trend but a business imperative. To thrive and create lasting value, startups must integrate sustainability into their core operations. We explore actionable strategies to help your startup embed ESG principles and drive growth with Dawn Yeo, Associate Director Governance Risk and Compliance at Innoven Capital SEA. Presented by Ryan Huang  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.

Steve Lawrence, CIO, Balfour Capital Group shares his insights on the latest action in the markets including the huge stock swings following dips in the US stocks, fears of a recession, and what he is taking away from the guidance coming on the back of the earnings. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Glenn Thum, Senior Research Analyst, Phillip Securities Research discusses the bright spots behind DBS Bank's Q2 earnings, the potential impact of Fed rate cuts on margins, as well as the appointment of DBS Banker Tan Su Shan to succeed CEO Piyush Gupta in March 2025.

What's your favourite memory of National Day?  For many, it’s the much anticipated National Day Parade! Some of those great memories have been captured in a children's picture book, very aptly named “Let’s Celebrate NDP!” The book pays tribute to the dedicated men and women who make the NDP so memorable every year, as well as the rich traditions and history of our nation.  On this episode of Breakfast Special, Sharon Koh, Author of “Let's Celebrate NDP!” and Lewis Soh, Co-Editor of “Let's Celebrate NDP!” and Manpower Officer of the 2nd Singapore Infantry Brigade at Singapore Armed Forces share their insights on putting together the book, as well as their personal memories of NDP. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar  Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah Photo credits: Let's Celebrate NDP! Music credits: NDP