Money and Me: Who is using stablecoin XSGD?
It might surprise you to hear who is using XSGD, a stablecoin pegged to the Singapore Dollar and why. What are the real-world cases for stablecoins in Singapore and across the globe? Michelle Martin finds out more with StraitsX, a Singapore startup focused on developing stablecoin. This episode features Jason Tay, Head of Commercial at StraitsX, a stablecoin platform powering digital payments in Southeast Asia. They explore the fallout from the failed U.S. Senate stablecoin bill and what it means for global momentum. Will Meta’s renewed stablecoin ambitions and Visa’s infrastructure bets accelerate adoption in Asia? What is setting the pace for responsible, institutional crypto adoption and why might an individual or institution want to handle stablecoins today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Mai 22min
Market View: OCBC, ST Engineering, and Bubble Tea Billionaires — What’s Brewing in Asia’s Markets?
Markets are mixed in Asia, but earnings are anything but flat. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack OCBC’s Q1 results and how it stacks up against DBS and UOB. Far East Orchard doubles its profits, ST Engineering surges 60% YTD, and Auntea Jenny stirs up Hong Kong markets with a 40% debut pop. We dive into a new US-UK trade deal and what it means for global investors. Plus, we play UP or DOWN with Pinterest, Emirates, and Restaurant Brands. Hear more of OCBC, DBS, UOB, ST Engineering, Far East Orchard, Auntea Jenny, Pinterest, Mapletree, Restaurant Brands and Emirates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 Mai 25min
Money and Me: How to ensure tariffs don't shake your real estate portfolio
A trade war is flaring up again—will your real estate portfolio weather the storm? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks how President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and the Fed’s rate freeze are colliding to reshape global property markets. Keith Ong, CEO of RealVantage, shares how rising costs and cross-border tension are shifting investor sentiment. Find out which markets—like Singapore—may emerge as safe havens, and what trends are forming in Australia and beyond. How are institutional players adjusting risk models and should you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Mai 19min
Market View: Disney Soars, DBS Delivers, and Tariffs Stir Global Markets
A surprise jump in Disney+ subscribers, strong earnings from DBS, and new Chinese rate cuts—what’s driving markets today? Hosted by Michelle Martin this solo edition dives into DBS’ record pre-tax profits, Disney’s cruise into Abu Dhabi, and Apple’s AI shock to Alphabet. Plus, U.S.–China tariff tensions simmer ahead of key trade talks. Novo Nordisk rises while WeightWatchers crumbles, and Singapore blue chips show mixed results. Catch all the movers, including DBS, UOB, OCBC, Disney, Alphabet, Apple, Novo Nordisk, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Seatrium, Venture Corp, and Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust. Spot the global signals shaping your investment strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Mai 11min
Money and Me: Will the wealth you built last across three generations?
Will the wealth you built last past the third generation of your family? Are wealthy Singaporeans unknowingly, building on shaky ground? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why financial security may be more fragile than it appears—and how to change the conversation, starting at home. Ray Ang, CEO of Grandtag, unpacks persistent myths around wealth and legacy planning. From rising global risks to the bold choices of Gen Z wealth holders, discover how high-net-worth families are protecting their future and the smarter, longer-term strategies the wealthy are adopting today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Mai 21min
Market View: DoorDash, Deliveroo & the Big Bets Shaping Markets
Wall Street stumbles, while Asia cautiously opens - so what’s really moving markets today? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack DoorDash’s $5B twin deals involving Deliveroo and SevenRooms, Uber’s grab for Trendyol GO, and Epicsoft’s bold 60% premium bid for Ban Leong. We also track Ferrari (RACE), AMD, UOB, and the latest tensions around Sinar Mas Land. Could Trump’s tariff rhetoric be shifting trade winds again? Plus, Tesla may be quiet in Austin, but Elon Musk’s neighbours aren’t. Catch all the movers, trends, and surprises in today’s Market View.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Mai 25min
Read: Making Team Dynamics Visible—Unlocking Workplace Chemistry
Is workplace politics running your team without you even realizing it? Michelle Martin speaks with Tang Seok Hian, author of Making Team Dynamics Visible, on how understanding enneagram profiles and NLP or NLE can transform team cohesion, trust, and performance. Learn how this method predicts team chemistry, tackles communication breakdowns, and even helps women navigate office politics. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores how to bring hidden forces in your team to light—and change what you can finally see.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Mai 23min
Money and Me: Living Longer, Planning Smarter—Can Your Finances ( and Pets) Keep Up?
We’re living longer than ever—so how do we make sure our money lasts as long as we do? Singapore’s life expectancy has soared from 65 to over 80 years since 1960. Michelle Martin speaks with Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore, about the new challenges of longevity, (not just for people) and the insurance innovations that can help us all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Mai 16min
