Money and Me: Are S-REITs Still Worth the Risk in 2025?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the emerging role of AI in wealth management. According to the white paper, "Alpha Intelligence: The Investment Fund of the Future," 18% of funds are already utilizing AI to drive operational efficiencies and enhance portfolio value. We examine the intersection of AI and wealth management with guest Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 202519min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Explore Asia-Pacific downturns and US market rebounds in today’s episode. Dive into Buffett’s strategic investments and unpack key director deals, earnings highlights, and breakthrough tech - from share buybacks to the largest shock at China's annual "Chunwan" gala concert 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Feb 202515min

No ADB on her second property, areas that are coming into "regeneration" and interest-only mortgages are part of the reason this investor has gone from 1 - 15 properties in the UK. While she first bought her first UK property six years ago, what are interest rates for bank loans like in 2025? How much cash would you need to put down for a loan as a Singaporean? How can one identify current areas where demand is outstripping supply for rental properties? Is student accommodation a challenging or lucrative sector? With the Bank of England's quarter point rate cut providing some consumer confidence in a challenging economy, is now a good time to think about investing in the UK? Find out with Michelle Martin and her guest Germaine Chow, Co-founder, I Quadrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb 202525min

Michelle Martin shares how she avoided being scammed over the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb 20252min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into Singapore Airlines’ record revenues and Genting Singapore’s profit slump. Discover Alibaba’s impressive rebound and Ant Group’s massive profit surge. Hear how Walmart, Rivian, and Shake Shack are faring in the US markets. Plus, Michelle and Ryan unpack local market movers, including Seatrium’s return to profitability and Far East Hospitality Trust’s new hotel acquisition in Japan. Stay tuned for all the key market insights!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Feb 202525min

How much do you really need to be able to spend with ease when you retire? $600 thousand or $1 million dollars? What if the answer was much less? Michelle Martin speaks with Invest Editor at the Straits Times Tan Ooi Boon to find out more about the reality of achievable retirement and how to think your way to that monthly spend for a happy retirement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 202518min

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, as both break down Asia-Pacific markets, which have been trading lower amid US tariff concerns. Dive into REIT Watch with a focus on Prime US REIT, Manulife US REIT, United Hampshire US REIT, and Sasseur REIT. Explore tech headlines from Microsoft’s quantum chip to Apple’s new ( and cheaper) iPhone 16e. Get updates on Tesla, Palantir, Nikola, SingTel, Grab, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, DBS, OCBC, and Wilmar International. Plus, discover Singapore’s Straits Times Index performance and end with a taste of Bon Broth by Chef Andre Chiang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 202525min

As markets hit record highs, should investors buy now or wait for a pullback? What do the historical numbers say about the probability of pullbacks? Are there ETF's that do well when markets reach ATH's? Meanwhile, Samyang Foods’ spicy noodles are heating up, but South Korea’s stock market is struggling. What lessons can investors learn from this divergence? Plus, strategies for investing at all-time highs and overcoming market fear. Hosted by Michelle Martin with her guest, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Feb 202525min