Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, discusses what lies ahead for investors in the coming week, including data points to watch and the latest reactions to China's property sector support package. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we look at the fascinating journey of a globetrotter. From a small town in Malaysia, to the bustling streets of global cities, his career spans high finance, academia, and groundbreaking startups. Discover how his diverse experiences and passion for the sharing economy have shaped his innovative approach to business and life, as well as his passion for mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs.  Here's the inspiring conversation with Jonathan Wong, CEO, Habyt APAC. Presented by Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

It’s World Bee Day today - they are so important to our survival, the UN gave them their own day! Honeybees play a crucial role in our ecosystem, and our food supply would be severely impacted without bees. Audrey puts Ryan and Emaad to the test with a bee quiz - do you know how Queen Bees "retire", and whether all bees can sting you? Play along! Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

In the dynamic landscape of Singapore's startup ecosystem, securing funding remains a top priority for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether it's tapping into government grants, aligning with emerging trends, or crafting compelling pitches, understanding the nuances of the funding landscape is key. We get some insights from Emily Liew, Assistant Managing Director, Innovation, Enterprise Singapore on some of the intricacies of funding to equip startups with the knowledge and strategies they need to thrive in the competitive market. Presented by Audrey Siek 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP Capital discusses how much further US stocks could pull back. He also shares what Walmart's earnings beat tells us about the US economy. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Will the U.S. Fed announce two rate cuts in 2024? One? Maybe even none?  It's anybody's guess what the world's most influential central bank will do with respect to monetary policy this year, but irrespective of that, investors will continue to park their money somewhere. So what impact will either scenario have on various asset classes? Are corporate or government bonds more in vogue these days and why? And what are the most common concerns and mistakes investors tend to make? Stephen Tong, Senior Institutional Portfolio Manager, Franklin Income Investors, answers these questions and also informs us about the Franklin Income Fund's asset allocation strategy in the current market environment, and how it has remained such an attractive proposition for investors over so many years. Produced, Presented & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar

In this episode of intergenerational series on Mind Your Business, we delve into the story of an early innovator or industry disruptor. Founded fifteen years ago, the first generation identified a market gap for 3D personalised cakes. Despite lacking baking experience, they bravely launched their business. Now, under the guidance of the second generation, it continues to innovate and craft bespoke creations. We take a walk down memory lane with Don Tok, Founder, CakeInspiration & Zhuo Jiayi, Owner, CakeInspiration.  Presented by Ryan Huang and Audrey Siek 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, Healthtech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

We’ve all heard tales like this: people who manage to sell their old collectibles for a good chunk of money. Last week, a large collection of rare Pokémon cards was sold at auction for more than SGD$93,000. Barbie dolls are going for thousands, and even Polly Pockets are making a comeback! Audrey, Ryan and Emaad talk about their old collections, and how you can figure out if the stuff in your bomb shelters and store rooms are worth any money. Presented by Audrey Siek, Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, Carson Group discusses how it is early stages still for the bull market - which tend to last five years on average. He shares that history suggests investors should be open to potentially more gains for much longer than expected. Presented by: Ryan Huang Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Eric Chng, APAC Head of Alternatives Solutions at State Street discusses where smart money is invested into these days, based on data tracking the likes of institutional investors including traditional asset managers, private market managers, insurance companies, and asset owners. He shares what some of their top concerns and where they are finding opportunities.  Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang