Money and Me: Unlocking consistent returns in Singapore's competitive property landscape
HDB resale affordability is top of mind - are million-dollar flats the norm or the outliers? What could cash rich HDB upgraders move on to? What are your choices if you are looking at this moving picture of possibilities and want to buy or sell real estate today? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Ivan Cai, CEO of Crestbrick, this episode dives into the public housing market's key trends and investor outlook, BTO pipeline expansion, and MOP dynamics. What factors could reshape liquidity and long-term value in the resale market and where can investors head to, for help decoding good buys for property wealth?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
24 Maalis 23min
Money and Me: Looking Inside Singaporeans Wallets
Singaporeans are investing, but earning just 0.4% returns. Are we risk averse? With fixed income rates coming down, what are the risk-averse likely to look at? Plus Michelle Martin and her guest Tim Phillips from timtalksmoney.com discuss how investors could think through negative sentiment when it hits with Chocolate Finance and CDL as case studies. This episode is packed with takeaways for your wallet as both also discuss what 125 years of stock market history tells us about the future of markets and if we are maximising our airmiles should we use them on Lady Gaga concert tickets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maalis 26min
Market View: US consumer chills on spending, FedEx, Nike, Micron, CK Hutchison, Pinduoduo, Tesla, Apple, Top Glove, ST Engineering, DFI Retail, Hongkong Land, Jardine Matheson, Wilmar, Golden Agri, OCBC
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading mixed as investors digest earnings from FedEx and Nike, both of which slumped post-results. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, the duo explores Micron’s surge, Apple’s AI shake-up, Tesla’s recall woes, and Top Glove’s return to profit. Singapore’s STI edges up, with ST Engineering shining while DFI Retail and Jardine-linked stocks falter. Plus - how happy is Taiwan, and what does food have to do with it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21 Maalis 24min
Money and Me: Is the US at risk of a recession? CK Hutchison’s Panama Deal and investor trust in HK Conglomerates & is Manus AI’s China's next Deepseek moment?
Join the lively chat between Michelle Martin and Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monk’s Hill Ventures. Is the US economy as strong as advertised, or is a recession looming under Trump? Then, a deep dive into CK Hutchison’s controversial Panama Canal port sale to a BlackRock-led consortium. Does this shift give the US leverage over China’s trade routes? Plus, is China on the brink of human-level AI? A closer look at Manus AI and the new world of AI agents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maalis 23min
Influence: Chocolate Finance has processed all withdrawal requests from first two days of the temporary halt on instant withdrawals
Founder & CEO Walter de Oude joins Michelle to discuss the state of customer requests, customer funds safety and what's been taken from this episode on strengthening customer sentiment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maalis 15min
Market View: CK Hutchison, BlackRock, Xiaomi, Baidu, Didi, BYD, Tesla, Nvidia, Alphabet, Nio, Grab, GoTo, ST Engineering, Seatrium, Genting Singapore, Hong Kong Land, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode unpacks a political storm surrounding CK Hutchison’s $19B port sale to BlackRock and China’s regulatory pushback. Xiaomi’s revenue jumps 50%, while Baidu surges on AI breakthroughs. BYD’s rapid charging tech sends Tesla lower, and Nvidia investors react to its latest AI chip announcements. Plus, a major cybersecurity deal for Alphabet, Nio’s battery-swapping network, and Grab’s potential GoTo acquisition. In local markets, STI gains, led by Seatrium and Genting Singapore, while CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust lags.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20 Maalis 19min
Influence: What do US tariffs mean for the EU?
Join Michelle Martin on Influence as she sits down with Iwona Piorko, the European Union Ambassador to Singapore, to explore tariffs, trade the intersection of women and leadership and more! From navigating male-dominated spaces in diplomacy to strengthening EU-Asia economic ties, Ambassador Piorko shares her personal journey and insights on women’s empowerment, leadership, and international policy. What’s next for the EU’s trade strategy? And how can women shape the future of finance and diplomacy? And finally, what keeps this Ambassador going?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Maalis 19min
Market View: Alphabet, Wiz, BlackRock, Xiaomi, Baidu, BYD, Tesla, Nvidia & More!
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Today’s episode dives into Alphabet’s historic $32 billion Wiz acquisition and BlackRock’s controversial port deal with CK Hutchison. Xiaomi, Baidu, and BYD soar, while Tesla and Nvidia stumble. Jakarta’s markets crash amid political uncertainty, and Grab eyes GoTo in a major ride-hailing shake-up. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we also play “UP or DOWN” and check in on the STI’s latest moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 Maalis 11min
