Your Money with Michelle Martin

It's the episode for us all to learn about how to make the most of the first tier of financial security - your stash of cash. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Walter de Oude, founder of Chocolate Finance and the former CEO of Singlife. We break down whether this platform can do more for you with your “idle money”. Walter explains how Chocolate Finance blends flexibility, yield and miles - offering 2% on the first S$20K and up to 1.8% beyond. We explore how Singaporeans should balance liquidity vs investing amid volatile flows, rising living costs and shifting rate expectations. Plus: growth milestones for Chocolate including expanding to the Hong Kong market, the March withdrawals episode and how this founder approaches AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Dec 18min

A celebrity-fuelled denim war is reshaping retail - but what does it mean for markets? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dives into how Levi’s, American Eagle, Gap, True Religion and more are battling for denim dominance. We track Anthropic’s race toward one of the largest AI IPOs ever alongside OpenAI and the broader AI investment boom. Singapore takes centre stage with UltraGreen.ai’s glowing SGX debut and Leong Guan’s Catalist-bound IPO. Plus: Wall Street edges toward record highs as rate-cut hopes rise and we play UP or DOWN with Salesforce, DFI Retail, and SGX. We wrap with Malaysia’s renewed search for MH370 - more than a decade on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Dec 18min

Singapore’s “forgotten” mid-caps may be turning into the market’s next big battleground.Hosted by Michelle Martin. With liquidity returning and MAS’s S$5B EQDP funneling fresh capital, long-ignored SMID stocks are waking up. We break down Ultragreen’s 10% SGX debut, triple-digit gainers, and how 240 small- and mid-caps stack up against the STI. CGS International’s Jason Saw joins us to reveal where reforms meet real opportunity. Plus: red flags, governance signals, and how retail investors can navigate a once-in-a-cycle window.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Dec 17min

New York unlocks new casino licenses, AI market leaders shift, and Advent calendars get an unexpected economic twist. Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang look at Genting’s near-miss delisting and its renewed global momentum. DBS turns bullish on Bukit Sembawang Estates, calling it a potential dividend powerhouse. On Wall Street, AI heats up as Google unexpectedly outruns OpenAI and Nvidia in market performance. Plus: Up or Down, STI movers, and why Advent calendars are the ultimate “lipstick effect” of holiday spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Dec 20min

Can a 2,500-year-old monastic tradition teach us how to work and live better today? In this episode hosted by Michelle Martin, Shoukei Matsumoto - Pure Land Buddhist monk, Harvard-trained thinker, author and Japan’s first secular monk-blogger - joins us to explore his upcoming book Work Like a Monk. We unpack the profound link between outer order and inner clarity, and why cleaning is both a practice and a cognitive reset. Shoukei reveals how imagined East–West conversations illuminate burnout, and how ancient guidance speaks to modern productivity. We explore how to cultivate a “good ancestor” mindset with a long-view, and why what happens after you read a book is what can matter most. A spacious, thoughtful dialogue for those seeking a calmer mind, a cleaner life, and a wiser way of working.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Dec 17min

Singapore’s urban map is being rewritten — but what does that mean for your money? In this episode hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack the newly gazetted URA Master Plan 2025 and what decentralisation, regional hubs, and mixed-use districts mean for long-term value. CapitaLand Development (Singapore) CEO Ronald Tay joins us to reveal how CLD is interpreting national policy into real projects shaping innovation clusters and new residential communities like LyndenWoods. We explore why Science Park is finally ready for homes, who the first-mover buyers really are, and how mixed-use hubs may shift investor thinking beyond the traditional core. From Jurong Lake District to Punggol Digital District, we examine where the next wave of growth corridors could emerge. If the future of appreciation lies outside the CBD, this is the roadmap investors need to hear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Dec 17min

Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s Market View tracks the surge in the iEdge S-REIT Index and analyst calls on Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, Keppel REIT, Keppel DC REIT and Manulife US REIT. We break down why U.S. markets slipped after a shock move from the Bank of Japan, and whether investor nerves will persist. In UP or DOWN today: Shopify, China Vanke, Nvidia, ASX and Marco Polo Marine. We check in on the STI, with movers including Hongkong Land, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Keppel DC REIT. And in the Last Word - the booming global “kidult” economy where Lego, Jellycat, Hot Wheels and Pop Mart are rewriting the future of play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Dec 21min

Money and Me dives into the latest AIA Live Better Study to uncover why singles — especially single women — face a uniquely challenging retirement landscape. Discover why optimism is lower for singles, even as aspirations for purpose-filled later years rise. We break down the biggest worries: rising living costs, lack of caregiving support, and the risk of social isolation. Unpack practical strategies for financial security, emotional well-being, and building strong support networks. How can shingles start to design a connected, empowered future by acting today? — hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Lam Hui Min, Head of Customer Propositions & Insights Strategy, AIA SingaporeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Dec 17min