As Singapore's first SPAC listings make their debut this month, it's time we got to know more about these blank-cheque companies. Michelle Martin enlists the expert opinion of Choo Oi-Yee, Chief Commercial Officer, ADDX on whether this signals Singapore's global and regional positioning as a SPAC hub and if they are safe for investors. 

As Singapore's first SPAC listings make their debut this month, it's time we got to know more about these blank-cheque companies. Michelle Martin enlists the expert opinion of Choo Oi-Yee, Chief Commercial Officer, ADDX&nbsp;on whether this signals Singapore's global and regional positioning as a SPAC hub and if they are safe for investors.&nbsp;

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Your Money With Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm) It&rsquo;s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with &ldquo;Influence&rdquo; and hear from great authors in &ldquo;Read&rdquo;.

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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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How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It&rsquo;s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with &ldquo;Influence&rdquo; and hear from great authors in &ldquo;Read&rdquo;.

Your Money with Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm)

Influence: Singapore primed to be a SPAC hub? And are Singapore SPACs a safe investment?

Markets turned volatile as a Google AI efficiency breakthrough rattled memory chip makers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, raising questions about future demand.

Meanwhile, Jefferies flags a coming humanoid robot wave, spotlighting players like Analog Devices and NXP Semiconductors.

Wall Street saw its sharpest drop since the Iran conflict began, with oil volatility and inflation fears weighing on sentiment.

In corporate news, earnings disappoint at Concord New Energy and Shangri-La Asia signal cracks in recovery narratives.

Plus, Singapore markets weaken as Hongkong Land and Jardine Matheson Holdings drag the STI lower - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Markets turned volatile as a Google AI efficiency breakthrough rattled memory chip makers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, raising questions about future demand.
Meanwhile, Jefferies flags a coming humanoid robot wave, spotlighting players like Analog Devices and NXP Semiconductors.
Wall Street saw its sharpest drop since the Iran conflict began, with oil volatility and inflation fears weighing on sentiment.
In corporate news, earnings disappoint at Concord New Energy and Shangri-La Asia signal cracks in recovery narratives.
Plus, Singapore markets weaken as Hongkong Land and Jardine Matheson Holdings drag the STI lower - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Market View: Chip stocks are shaken because of this breakthrough. How to  make smart bets on the robotic boom. Oil fears are rattling markets and companies

What if the future of leadership isn’t full-time - but precisely on demand?

Fractional leadership seems to have gone from niche to mainstream almost overnight - but the reality is, this has been building for years.

Michelle Martin speaks with Sara Daw, Global CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, and author of Strategy and Leadership as a Service.

We explore what’s driving the post-pandemic surge, and whether this is a cost play - or a fundamental redesign of leadership itself.

How does fractional leadership actually work in practice, and can companies balance flexibility with accountability and cohesion?

Plus, what this means for talent, the future of the C-suite, and whether entire companies could soon be built on fractional models - hosted by Michelle Martin.

What if the future of leadership isn&rsquo;t full-time - but precisely on demand?
Fractional leadership seems to have gone from niche to mainstream almost overnight - but the reality is, this has been building for years.
Michelle Martin speaks with Sara Daw, Global CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group, and author of&nbsp;Strategy and Leadership as a Service.
We explore what&rsquo;s driving the post-pandemic surge, and whether this is a cost play - or a fundamental redesign of leadership itself.
How does fractional leadership actually work in practice, and can companies balance flexibility with accountability and cohesion?
Plus, what this means for talent, the future of the C-suite, and whether entire companies could soon be built on fractional models - hosted by Michelle Martin.

Influence: Fractional leaders are in demand 

Where is the Asian equivalent to Fort Knox? How can you invest in physical gold?

Michelle Martin breaks down the surge in gold investing as prices hit record highs and uncertainty drives demand for safe havens.

With guest Ong Xun Xiang, Head of ETFs at Lion Global Investors, we unpack how gold ETFs offer access without the hassle of storing physical bars.

What exactly is a “physical gold ETF,” and is it truly backed by real gold stored in vaults like Le Freeport Singapore?

We explore the pros, cons, and misconceptions - from “paper gold” fears to liquidity advantages over jewellery and coins.

Plus, what Singapore’s first homegrown gold ETF listing in 20 years means for investors - hosted by Michelle Martin.

Where is the Asian equivalent to Fort Knox? How can you invest in physical gold?
Michelle Martin breaks down the surge in gold investing as prices hit record highs and uncertainty drives demand for safe havens.
With guest Ong Xun Xiang, Head of ETFs at Lion Global Investors, we unpack how gold ETFs offer access without the hassle of storing physical bars.
What exactly is a &ldquo;physical gold ETF,&rdquo; and is it truly backed by real gold stored in vaults like Le Freeport Singapore?
We explore the pros, cons, and misconceptions - from &ldquo;paper gold&rdquo; fears to liquidity advantages over jewellery and coins.
Plus, what Singapore&rsquo;s first homegrown gold ETF listing in 20 years means for investors - hosted by Michelle Martin.

Influence: Singapore primed to be a SPAC hub? And are Singapore SPACs a safe investment?

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