APAC’s wealth market is expanding faster than anywhere else, yet growth is outpacing the ability to manage it.

Investors are becoming more sophisticated, portfolios are increasingly complex, and expectations are shaped by everyday consumer technology.

Despite this momentum, large segments remain underserved, with 40-45% of assets still held in cash.

On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to James Verner, Head of Aladdin Wealth Tech APAC at BlackRock, about what is holding wealth management back across the region and what needs to change to move investors from cash into meaningful portfolio conversations.

APAC&rsquo;s wealth market is expanding faster than anywhere else, yet growth is outpacing the ability to manage it.
Investors are becoming more sophisticated, portfolios are increasingly complex, and expectations are shaped by everyday consumer technology.
Despite this momentum, large segments remain underserved, with 40-45% of assets still held in cash.
On The Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to James Verner, Head of Aladdin Wealth Tech APAC at BlackRock, about what is holding wealth management back across the region and what needs to change to move investors from cash into meaningful portfolio conversations.

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.

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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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Wealth Tracker: Why APAC investors are still holding cash

Singapore announced that the AI-driven Intelligent Driving Circuit will be rolled out at SSDC in 2028, allowing learners to take the wheel on a controlled circuit without a human instructor in the car.

The system uses image-recognition AI to analyse driver behaviour and vehicle status, offering objective feedback and potentially reducing dependence on human trainers.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to William Lee, Robotics & Embodied AI Scientist-Engineer, Stealth AI, to discuss whether this marks a new era for driver training and if AI can match the judgement and nuance of a human instructor.

Singapore announced that the AI-driven Intelligent Driving Circuit will be rolled out at SSDC in 2028, allowing learners to take the wheel on a controlled circuit without a human instructor in the car.
The system uses image-recognition AI to analyse driver behaviour and vehicle status, offering objective feedback and potentially reducing dependence on human trainers.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to William Lee, Robotics &amp; Embodied AI Scientist-Engineer, Stealth AI, to discuss whether this marks a new era for driver training and if AI can match the judgement and nuance of a human instructor.

The Big Story: Singapore’s AI driving circuit - Is this the future of driving assessments?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh take you from out-of-this-world luxury to high-stakes online chaos. First, we explore the mind-boggling concept of a Moon hotel, where a five-night stay will set you back over S$10 million.

Then we pivot back to Earth with a look at the new Chinese video game “Blood Money: Lethal Eden”, where players are forced into the shoes of a scammer trapped in a compound. It’s a game about moral choices, survival, and confronting ethical dilemmas, inspired by real-life scam operations in Southeast Asia.

From lunar luxury to online moral chaos, we ask the big questions: Would you pay millions for a Moon getaway? Would you betray a stranger to survive?

On&nbsp;What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong and Nadiah Koh take you from out-of-this-world luxury to high-stakes online chaos. First, we explore the mind-boggling concept of a Moon hotel, where a five-night stay will set you back over S$10 million.
Then we pivot back to Earth with a look at the new Chinese video game &ldquo;Blood Money: Lethal Eden&rdquo;, where players are forced into the shoes of a scammer trapped in a compound. It&rsquo;s a game about moral choices, survival, and confronting ethical dilemmas, inspired by real-life scam operations in Southeast Asia.
From lunar luxury to online moral chaos, we ask the big questions: Would you pay millions for a Moon getaway? Would you betray a stranger to survive?

What's Trending: Swipe right, and wake up in a scam? Or pay $10M and land in a hotel that's out of this world?

Singapore shares moved lower today as investors continued to monitor the global trade situation.

The Straits Times Index was down 0.53% at 4,823.26 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$744.02M seen in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Maritime, after the maritime financial solution provider today announced its proposed share buyback, as part of its broader capital management plans. 

Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland, to how China’s economic growth slowed to a three-year low in the fourth quarter, more international headlines remained in focus. 

Also on deck – what to watch out of the World Economic Forum held in Davos this week.

On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Singapore shares moved lower today as investors continued to monitor the global trade situation.
The Straits Times Index was down 0.53% at 4,823.26 points at 2.07pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$744.02M seen in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have Yangzijiang Maritime, after the maritime financial solution provider today announced its proposed share buyback, as part of its broader capital management plans.&nbsp;
Elsewhere, from how US President Donald Trump threatened to slap extra tariffs on eight European nations until the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland, to how China&rsquo;s economic growth slowed to a three-year low in the fourth quarter, more international headlines remained in focus.&nbsp;
Also on deck &ndash; what to watch out of the World Economic Forum held in Davos this week.
On Market View, Money Matters&rsquo; finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.

Market View: Trump’s Greenland tariffs; What to watch at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week; China’s Q4 GDP growth slows to 3-year low; Micron says AI-driven memory crunch is ‘unprecedented’; BoJ rate decision, US PCE Price Index, Earnings from Netflix, Johnson & Johnson and Intel in focus; Yangzijiang Maritime, Raffles Education, AEM, Keppel REIT to watch

Wealth Tracker: Why APAC investors are still holding cash

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