Money and Me: How magnificent are the 7? Which could be seeing shifting dominance and smarter diversification moves for ETF Investors
The tech titans' grip on markets may be loosening—what’s next for investors? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode welcomes Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, to unpack the underperformance of the 'Magnificent Seven' and whether a turning point is near. We explore smarter ETF diversificati…
Money and Me: What does the Tariff Truce mean for your tech investments and Coinbase's Crypto Breakthrough
$800 billion added in a single day—are we seeing the birth of a new tech era? Is the truce a market mirage or a reset for global capital flows? What signs do investors need to watch to navigate the next big market turns? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode dissects the surprise US-China tari…
Money and Me: From Cash Kings to Smart Allocators – Morningstar’s Best Fund Bets Now
Cash is no longer king — but where can discerning investors redeploy with confidence? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores Morningstar’s high-conviction fund strategies for a world pivoting to rate cuts. Germaine Share, Director of Manager Research, Asia, unpacks fixed income favorite…
Money and Me: S-REITs Bounce Back? China's REIT Game-Changer and the hunt for yield of up to 8%
Are Singapore REITs back in favor after April’s sell-off? Following the early April market slump, Michelle Martin asks if S-REITs have found their footing — and how closely they now track US market movements. What does Singapore’s decisive election result mean for REIT investor confidence? Plus,…
Money and Me: Who is using stablecoin XSGD?
It might surprise you to hear who is using XSGD, a stablecoin pegged to the Singapore Dollar and why. What are the real-world cases for stablecoins in Singapore and across the globe? Michelle Martin finds out more with StraitsX, a Singapore startup focused on developing stablecoin. This episode …
Money and Me: How to ensure tariffs don't shake your real estate portfolio
A trade war is flaring up again—will your real estate portfolio weather the storm? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks how President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and the Fed’s rate freeze are colliding to reshape global property markets. Keith Ong, CEO of RealVantage, shares how rising co…
Money and Me: Will the wealth you built last across three generations?
Will the wealth you built last past the third generation of your family? Are wealthy Singaporeans unknowingly, building on shaky ground? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why financial security may be more fragile than it appears—and how to change the conversation, starting at home…
Money and Me: Living Longer, Planning Smarter—Can Your Finances ( and Pets) Keep Up?
We’re living longer than ever—so how do we make sure our money lasts as long as we do? Singapore’s life expectancy has soared from 65 to over 80 years since 1960. Michelle Martin speaks with Raymond Ong, CEO of Etiqa Insurance Singapore, about the new challenges of longevity, (not just for people…
Money and Me: Singapore investors new hotspots in global real estate
Where’s the smart money moving next? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode unpacks the latest trends in Singapore’s global real estate investments with James Young of Cushman & Wakefield. Despite a decade-long average of USD 25.3 billion in overseas deals, 2024 saw a sharp dip to USD 11.3 billi…
Money and Me: Does your kid have a virtual bank account?
When his six-year old broke a bone, this dad explained how much the x-rays and cast cost to the little one. Does your child understand fundamental concepts about compound interest, delayed gratification and even picking stocks? What are some great resources available so parents can help young one…