Trends in alternative assets investments

How his portfolio has performed so far

British Pound’s influence on fine wine

Why wine prices tend to be less rocky

Tips to invest in fine wine

How have alternative asset investments fared given the volatility of the stock market and talks of a looming recession making headlines on a daily? Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Nico Monroy, Director of South-east Asia, Cult Wines as he shares what makes wine investment a safe haven in our current market environment and the opportunity that the weakening British pound presents for aspiring wine investors. 

How have alternative asset investments fared given the volatility of the stock market and talks of a looming recession making headlines on a daily? Today on Money and Me, Zia-ul Raushan speaks to Nico Monroy, Director of South-east Asia, Cult Wines as he shares what makes wine investment a safe haven in our current market environment and the opportunity that the weakening British pound presents for aspiring wine investors.

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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.

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Money and Me: What the volatile British pound means for the fine wine market?

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Guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, explains which sectors are taking the hardest hit - and where investors can pivot strategically.

We examine whether today’s volatility risks echoing last year’s “Liberation Day” market tremors.

Closer to home, Singapore’s big three banks post record profits even as margins soften late in the quarter.

With a $1.5 billion boost to the Equity Market Development Programme, we ask whether it’s time to increase home bias toward local stocks.

Finally, we explore how to balance blue-chip resilience with smaller, high-growth opportunities on the STI.

When the Dow drops 800 points in a day, is it panic - or opportunity knocking?
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we break down the brutal US selloff triggered by fresh 15% tariffs and rising policy uncertainty under President Trump.
Guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, explains which sectors are taking the hardest hit - and where investors can pivot strategically.
We examine whether today&rsquo;s volatility risks echoing last year&rsquo;s &ldquo;Liberation Day&rdquo; market tremors.
Closer to home, Singapore&rsquo;s big three banks post record profits even as margins soften late in the quarter.
With a $1.5 billion boost to the Equity Market Development Programme, we ask whether it&rsquo;s time to increase home bias toward local stocks.
Finally, we explore how to balance blue-chip resilience with smaller, high-growth opportunities on the STI.

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We examine why Salesforce is leaning on a US$50 billion buyback as shares slide - and what that signals about SaaS sentiment.

Closer to home, we explore how OCBC is prioritising special dividends over buybacks as Singapore payouts surge to multi-year highs.

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We also check in on the Straits Times Index after Genting Singapore’s sharp drop.

Finally, Malaysia’s durian-fuelled tourism push rounds out today’s Last Word.

Is the AI trade still unstoppable - or is smart money quietly rotating?
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we unpack&nbsp;Nvidia&rsquo;s blockbuster US$43 billion quarter and CEO Jensen Huang&rsquo;s bold pushback against fears of an AI threat to software firms.
We examine why Salesforce is leaning on a US$50 billion buyback as shares slide - and what that signals about SaaS sentiment.
Closer to home, we explore how OCBC is prioritising special dividends over buybacks as Singapore payouts surge to multi-year highs.
In UP or DOWN, we look at diverging fortunes across Air New Zealand, Qantas, Axon Enterprise and Lynas Rare Earths.
We also check in on the Straits Times Index after Genting Singapore&rsquo;s sharp drop.
Finally, Malaysia&rsquo;s durian-fuelled tourism push rounds out today&rsquo;s Last Word.

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In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we dissect why investors are shifting from momentum plays to structural dominance with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (https://www.dividendtitan.com/).

We explore four defining themes and why hyper-competitive sectors are being left behind.

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We also assess whether LVMH can maintain pricing power amid China’s luxury fatigue and the rise of local brands.

Finally, in an easter egg  moment, our guest shares his view on the rush for gold from the value investor perspective.

In China&rsquo;s 2026 market, survival isn&rsquo;t about buying the dip - it&rsquo;s about finding the moat.
In this episode, hosted by Michelle Martin, we dissect why investors are shifting from momentum plays to structural dominance with Willie Keng, Founder of Dividend Titan (<a href="https://www.dividendtitan.com/">https://www.dividendtitan.com/</a>).
We explore four defining themes and why hyper-competitive sectors are being left behind.
From China Tower&rsquo;s&nbsp;near-97% telecom dominance to&nbsp;Tencent&rsquo;s&nbsp;evolving identity from growth darling to cash-generating powerhouse, we unpack where durability lies.
We also assess whether LVMH&nbsp;can maintain pricing power amid China&rsquo;s luxury fatigue and the rise of local brands.
Finally, in an easter egg&nbsp; moment, our guest shares his view on the rush for gold from the value investor perspective.

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