Insurance par plans: Still attractive? WealthBT (Ep 29)
Insurance par funds last year chalked up their worst returns over the past five years. But not all insurers reduced bonuses and your par plan’s bonus may still be intact - for now. Are par savings pr...
27 Elo 202314min
The condo upgrading dilemma: PropertyBT (Ep 22)
Why do people chase the dream of condo ownership? With high private home prices, maybe the dream is an impossible one for many people. Selling an HDB to buy a condo unit may have downsides. Find out w...
23 Elo 202318min
Sabana Reit in uncharted territory: BT Mark to Market (Ep 34)
Disgruntled minority unitholders have voted for Sabana Reit to embark on an unprecedented internalisation of its management function. Should investors jump in, or run for cover? What does it mean for ...
13 Elo 202317min
Strike real estate gold by living near popular schools? PropertyBT (Ep 21)
Why do buyers pay a premium to live near popular primary schools? What is rental demand like for homes near popular schools? But a school can relocate, and that can hurt home values in the vicinity. U...
26 Heinä 202318min
Market impacts of scarcity and how to position yourself: WealthBT (Ep 28)
Amid market volatility, it helps to distinguish between market noise and major trends. Scarcity of resources, labour and trust is already evident and will continue to drive markets. What are the impac...
23 Heinä 202316min
Great Eastern’s great potential: BT Mark to Market (Ep 33)
OCBC’s recent purchase of more Great Eastern shares has further narrowed the insurer’s public spread and increased the risk of it eventually being suspended from trading. But Great Eastern undervalued...
9 Heinä 202318min
Best-kept secret to multi-generational wealth: WealthBT (Ep 27)
Why do wealthy families grapple with the challenges of how to enhance their wealth for generations and still keep close family ties? Families who have figured out the purpose of their wealth and their...
25 Kesä 202317min
Is it worth paying a premium for a new private home? PropertyBT (Ep 20)
With high interest rates, does it make more sense to buy a new uncompleted home instead of a completed resale home? Examine the pros and cons of buying new versus resale. Is maxing out the use of CPF ...
21 Kesä 202319min
