What's driving stock markets from the US to Japan and if you wanted to invest in the indices, is Feb 2024 a good time to do so? And what are some ways to think of investing your CPF-OA given the recent changes to the CPF announced in the Budget? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.

What's driving stock markets from the US to Japan and if you wanted to invest in the indices, is Feb 2024 a good time to do so? And what are some ways to think of investing your CPF-OA given the recent changes to the CPF announced in the Budget? Michelle Martin finds out with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

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Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,  manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today. 

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’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&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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Money and Me: The choice edition - options when indices like the SNP 500 and the Nikkei are soaring and a closer look at growing your CPF-OA funds

Finding the right care for a loved one with dementia is not easy. 

When even nursing homes say no, where can families turn?

Michelle Martin speaks with Amy, a daughter and family caregiver, and Chloe Lim, Founder of gentleHelp, about the realities families can face when a loved one needs more intensive dementia support. 

Finding the right care for a loved one with dementia is not easy. 
When even nursing homes say no, where can families turn?
Michelle Martin speaks with&nbsp;Amy, a daughter and family caregiver, and Chloe Lim, Founder of gentleHelp, about the realities families can face when a loved one needs more intensive dementia support.&nbsp;

How this caregiver found a solution when 3 nursing homes said NO to her mother

Walmart suffers its worst day in four years as slower sales growth and cautious guidance raise fresh questions about the strength of the US consumer.

Michelle Martin examines why Scott Bessent’s efforts to tame long-term Treasury yields have yet to stick, and how the enormous borrowing needed to fund the AI boom could be adding pressure to global bond markets.

Plus, what does Broadcom’s reported US$60 billion financing plan tell us about the next phase of AI investment?

And in UP or DOWN: Alibaba’s profits plunge as AI spending surges, Ping An benefits from China’s stock-market rally, CNMC Goldmine heads for the SGX Mainboard, ComfortDelGro turns to BYD to expand its private-hire fleet, and Genting slips into the red despite higher revenue.

Walmart suffers its worst day in four years as slower sales growth and cautious guidance raise fresh questions about the strength of the US consumer.
Michelle Martin examines why Scott Bessent&rsquo;s efforts to tame long-term Treasury yields have yet to stick, and how the enormous borrowing needed to fund the AI boom could be adding pressure to global bond markets.
Plus, what does Broadcom&rsquo;s reported US$60 billion financing plan tell us about the next phase of AI investment?
And in UP or DOWN: Alibaba&rsquo;s profits plunge as AI spending surges, Ping An benefits from China&rsquo;s stock-market rally, CNMC Goldmine heads for the SGX Mainboard, ComfortDelGro turns to BYD to expand its private-hire fleet, and Genting slips into the red despite higher revenue.

Market View: Walmart Slides, Bond Yields Bite and AI’s $60 Billion Debt Question

Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, about what is driving the AI sell-off and the growing use of off-balance-sheet financing to fund the enormous data centres and infrastructure behind the AI boom. What risks should investors be watching?

They also examine why long-term bond yields are rising in the US and Singapore, what higher yields mean for bond investors.

Plus, with DBS, OCBC and UOB all reporting higher second-quarter profits, what do their latest results reveal - and after the strong run in Singapore bank shares, is there still value for investors?

Michelle Martin speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, about what is driving the AI sell-off and the growing use of off-balance-sheet financing to fund the enormous data centres and infrastructure behind the AI boom. What risks should investors be watching?
They also examine why long-term bond yields are rising in the US and Singapore, what higher yields mean for bond investors.
Plus, with&nbsp;DBS, OCBC and UOB all reporting higher second-quarter profits, what do their latest results reveal - and after the strong run in Singapore bank shares, is there still value for investors?

Money and Me: The choice edition - options when indices like the SNP 500 and the Nikkei are soaring and a closer look at growing your CPF-OA funds

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