CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?

Are financial advisors steering you wrong on retirement? In this eye-opening episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua and financial expert Christopher Tan of Providend expose a common, yet risky, sales pitch that pits CPF Life against investment-linked policies (ILPs). Learn why phrases like "capit…

Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO

Marco Polo Marine has the wind in its sails as investor attention in the Singapore market turns to smaller cap stocks. Its CEO Sean Lee answers questions from BT’s Ben Paul about how he is steering the group into North Asia, why separate listings for its wind energy platform and shipyard have been …

Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong

Get insights on what is driving home buyers to buy pricey condos despite mounting economic uncertainties. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong. What is driving buyers in the new sale and resale private housing markets? Will Singaporeans continue to a…

How to fly like F1 drivers, pop stars and billionaires

What do Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, and Max Verstappen have in common? They've all ditched commercial flying — for good reason. In this episode, Crystal Wong, president of APAC for Vista — the world's leading private aviation company — pulls back the curtain on the booming business jet industry. From…

High-net-worth insurance as a multi-generational wealth planning tool

The US$6 Trillion Wealth Transfer is here. Are you ready? High-net-worth families are adding Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance to their toolkit. Discover how this tool fits into multi-generational wealth planning, what separates a good policy from a bad one, and the risks of policies lapsing. …

Can SGX draw both Reits and tech stocks?

CICT’s acquisition of Paragon demonstrates the strength of the Reit sector, while Addvalue Tech’s value unlocking plan highlights the local market’s weakness in the growth space. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how the Singapore market could be strengthened as a hub for both yield and growth…

What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?

Get to grips with how technology can disrupt the house hunting journey to the benefit of consumers. In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with realsmart.sg’s co-founder Tan Zhi Long. Why venture into the proptech space? Can housing transactions get more frictionless? Learn about ho…

How FedEx keeps moving when other things stop

Missiles, blocked seas, and fuel price spikes—is this the most dangerous time for global business, or just another day for logistics? Host Derryn Wong speaks with Eric Tan, managing director of FedEx Express Singapore, on navigating the Iran crisis. Discover how the logistics industry builds resili…

New Integrated Shield riders: Should you make a switch?

Riders are cheaper, but your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. Is that switch worth it? Join BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua and Havend CEO Eddy Cheong as they dissect Singapore's new Integrated Shield riders. Learn about the hidden costs, cancer coverage changes, and the only way to beat that cost…

What the Iran war means for Reit investors

The likelihood of higher interest rates weighing on Reits has risen with the Iran war. As investors become more selective in this once popular segment of the market, sponsor groups may have to adjust their strategies, suggests BT senior correspondent Ben Paul. Highlights of the podcast: 00:47 Bad…