The use of mobile payments has significantly spiked due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It has also led to the popular buy-now-pay-later scheme.

But sceptics are saying it entices consumers to run into the danger of overspending and overleveraging.

In the Spotlight, Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Bryan Quek, General Manager, Atome Singapore to find out more. 

The use of mobile payments has significantly spiked due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
It has also led to the popular buy-now-pay-later scheme.
But sceptics are saying it entices consumers to run into the danger of overspending and overleveraging.
In the Spotlight, Prime Time’s Bharati Jagdish speaks with Bryan Quek, General Manager, Atome Singapore to find out more.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.

Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian

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In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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The art of balancing the BNPL scheme to avoid overspending and overleveraging

The United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, a stunning move given it has been part of the group since before the UAE became a nation in 1971. 

This comes at a time when the Iran war has already disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves through global energy markets.

Is this a huge blow to OPEC and Saudi Arabia? What happens now to oil prices?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Mukesh Sahdev, Founder and CEO, XAnalysts,to find out more.

The United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, a stunning move given it has been part of the group since before the UAE became a nation in 1971.&nbsp;
This comes at a time when the Iran war has already disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, sending shockwaves through global energy markets.
Is this a huge blow to OPEC and Saudi Arabia? What happens now to oil prices?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to&nbsp;Mukesh Sahdev, Founder and CEO, XAnalysts, to find out more.

The Big Story: UAE exits OPEC - Is this a big blow to the oil cartel? 

According to “Physical Silver: When Paper Promises Meet Physical Reality,” the silver market has been running persistent supply deficits, with above-ground inventories continuing to decline into 2026.

As existing metal is increasingly redistributed rather than newly supplied, a gap is emerging between paper markets and physical availability.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gregor Gregersen, Founder of the Silver Bullion Group, about what this disconnect means for silver prices, market stability, and investor positioning today.

According to &ldquo;Physical Silver: When Paper Promises Meet Physical Reality,&rdquo; the silver market has been running persistent supply deficits, with above-ground inventories continuing to decline into 2026.
As existing metal is increasingly redistributed rather than newly supplied, a gap is emerging between paper markets and physical availability.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Gregor Gregersen, Founder of the Silver Bullion Group, about what this disconnect means for silver prices, market stability, and investor positioning today.

Wealth Tracker: Is the silver market more dependent on paper than physical metal today?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the story of a man who has built an unusual career out of doing almost nothing, renting himself out as company for strangers who want someone to accompany them through everyday moments, from meals and walks to emotionally difficult situations.

At the same time, in London, chefs have set a new world record by creating a 440.6-metre-long tiramisu using 20,000 eggs and 150,000 biscuits, turning a classic dessert into a massive, record-breaking spectacle.

On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh discuss the story of a man who has built an unusual career out of doing almost nothing, renting himself out as company for strangers who want someone to accompany them through everyday moments, from meals and walks to emotionally difficult situations.
At the same time, in London, chefs have set a new world record by creating a 440.6-metre-long tiramisu using 20,000 eggs and 150,000 biscuits, turning a classic dessert into a massive, record-breaking spectacle.

The art of balancing the BNPL scheme to avoid overspending and overleveraging

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