Japan’s bond market is back in the spotlight, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is feeling the impact.

Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down SMFG’s plan to expand its JGB holdings, why bond exposure matters for banks, and how the broader interest-rate shift is reshaping the sector.

Japan&rsquo;s bond market is back in the spotlight, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is feeling the impact.
Dan Koh and Ryan Huang break down SMFG&rsquo;s plan to expand its JGB holdings, why bond exposure matters for banks, and how the broader interest-rate shift is reshaping the sector.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

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.

MONEY FM 89.3

Insightful discussions on the latest market events and the top companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek (6am-9am)

Companies To Watch: Sumitomo Mitsui bond plans trigger selloff in Japanese megabank

Rising tensions involving Iran have pushed oil prices higher, renewing concerns about global growth and inflation. For Singapore, a small and energy importing economy, the impact could ripple from consumer prices to trade, shipping and financial markets. As the Government signals it may reassess GDP forecasts if the conflict persists, how exposed is Singapore really and where are the key pressure points. Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank unpacks the risks to growth, sector vulnerabilities and the policy response ahead.

Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang

Image: tetracarbon from Pixabay

Rising tensions involving Iran have pushed oil prices higher, renewing concerns about global growth and inflation. For Singapore, a small and energy importing economy, the impact could ripple from consumer prices to trade, shipping and financial markets.&nbsp;As the Government signals it may reassess GDP forecasts if the conflict persists, how exposed is Singapore really and where are the key pressure points.&nbsp;Selena Ling, Chief Economist, OCBC Bank unpacks the risks to growth, sector vulnerabilities and the policy response ahead.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image: tetracarbon from Pixabay

Bigger Pic: How Iran Tensions Could Hit Singapore

As Singapore approaches “super-aged” status, healthcare is no longer just about treatment, it’s about prevention, active ageing, and holistic wellbeing.

On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites Tan Lay Kheng, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of St. Andrew’s Community Hospital to discuss how community hospitals are adapting to rising demand, how mental and physical health are becoming equally prioritised, and what Singaporeans should understand about living well for longer.

As Singapore approaches &ldquo;super-aged&rdquo; status, healthcare is no longer just about treatment, it&rsquo;s about prevention, active ageing, and holistic wellbeing.
On Mind Your Business, The Breakfast Show invites&nbsp;Tan Lay Kheng, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of St. Andrew&rsquo;s Community Hospital to discuss how community hospitals are adapting to rising demand, how mental and physical health are becoming equally prioritised, and what Singaporeans should understand about living well for longer.

Mind Your Business: Singapore’s aging future and the leadership behind community healthcare

Around World Obesity Day, much of the public conversation focuses on diet and body image. But clinicians are observing a quieter pattern, many men notice early weight gain or other subtle health changes, yet delay seeking help.

Annelise Lai, Senior Psychologist and Founder of Soma Psychology Clinic, joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how delayed action may surface in the daily lives of working adults, and what earlier, stigma-free intervention can realistically look like for individuals and organisations alike.

Around World Obesity Day, much of the public conversation focuses on diet and body image. But clinicians are observing a quieter pattern, many men notice early weight gain or other subtle health changes, yet delay seeking help.
Annelise Lai, Senior Psychologist and Founder of Soma Psychology Clinic, joins the Breakfast Show to discuss how delayed action may surface in the daily lives of working adults, and what earlier, stigma-free intervention can realistically look like for individuals and organisations alike.

Companies To Watch: Sumitomo Mitsui bond plans trigger selloff in Japanese megabank

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