Money and Me: What does Fitch's downgrade mean for the US economic outlook?
When one of the world's top credit rating's agencies downgrades US government debt, what does that mean for you if you are a risk-averse investor? Where in the world are we seeing sustained stimulus? Fitch Ratings move to downgrade the US government’s credit rating from a stellar AAA to an AA+ was due in part to “the erosion of governance… over the last two decades" so what does this mean for your portfolio? Michelle Martin invites Stephanie Leung, Chief Investment Officer, StashAway to weigh in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Aug 202320min
Money and Me: How to Save while Adulting
Michelle Martin speaks to Seow Kai Lun, Managing Editor, The Simple Sum about some of the best personal finance tips for young adults.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
14 Aug 202319min
Influence: Nanz Chong-Komo “ entrepreneurs shouldn’t take themselves so seriously”
When marketing a brand that’s been around for over 100 years how can a company stay relevant? Michelle Martin invites Nanz Chong Komo, CEO Komo Inc, the woman the distributorship for Sodastream in Singapore and Malaysia to chat about marketing a brand and building a business in the “Nespresso of home devices” category. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 202314min
Money and Me: Should you include your pet in your will?
For most pet owners out there, you’d probably consider your pets to be a part of your family and want to make sure they’re taken care of after you’re gone. But how should one think about including their pet in their will? And how can owners ensure your pet is well taken care of should anything happen to them? Michelle Martin invites Wilson Lee, Senior Group Financial Services Director, Infinity FA to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 202316min
Market View: UOL H1 profit falls, CDL 94.1% drop in profit, Ho Bee Land H1 loss, Genting Singapore vs Banyan Tree, Alibaba strong performance, Capri Holdings, Ralph Lauren, Maxeon Solar Technologies, Nanofilm
Why are Singapore property developers performing so poorly? Meanwhile, which company is doing better - Genting Singapore or Banyan Tree? And what is driving Alibaba’s latest solid earnings beat? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Aug 202319min
Money and Me: Nvidia and AI, US fixed income allocation, Worldcoin cryptocurrency
Could AI do to Nvidia what the dot-com boom did to Sun Microsystems? How much risk should one take while investing in AI? And should the dominant allocation for investors still be fixed income even after Fitch recently downgraded the US credit rating? Michelle Martin asks Arun Pai, Investments Team, Monks Hill Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Aug 202322min
Market View: Country Garden in crisis, China slides into deflation, Disney, Roblox, DBS, Singapore Land, ThaiBev, SGX, BHG Retail REIT, Prime US REIT, Wegovy’s landmark trial
Worries about China’s real estate sector are coming to the forefront again… Could Country Garden be a repeat of China Evergrande’s default? And with obesity drugs helping people eat less, which food companies could become the biggest loser? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 Aug 202318min
Money and Me: Which 3 banks could benefit from Asia’s growth story?
Which 3 banks owned by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund stand out? Will UOB’s exclusive Taylor Swift ticket sales bump up their stock? Michelle Martin speaks to Tim Phillips, Head of Content & Investment Lead for ProsperUs, CGS-CIMB Securities to find out .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 Aug 202323min
