Are your investments ready for 2025? WealthBT

From Trump's return to AI advances, how will the 2025 investment landscape look? Will US stocks be able to keep up the bull run? If you have cash sitting in the bank account, where should you put it? In this episode, Genevieve Cua sits down with Hou Wey Fook, the chief investment officer of DBS Ba…

Building a resilient investment portfolio: WealthBT

How worried should investors be about China-US relations? Is it time to go big on AI? Genevieve Cua on WealthBT speaks to Dong Chen, chief Asia strategist and head of Asia research at Pictet Wealth Management about the importance of active management and strategic asset allocation in weathering mar…

More bite to tech stocks than just FAANGs: WealthBT

The surge in US tech stocks, especially Nvidia's 143 per cent increase, has investors questioning if it's too late to invest. Genevieve Cua discusses strategies for tech stock investment and market trends with Dr Wei Dai from Dimensional Fund Advisors. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your weal…

Navigating a business sale: WealthBT

Selling a company is a major, often difficult, decision. It brings up questions of identity, ambition and legacy. Cheng Hsin Chih, market head of Southeast Asia at Pictet Wealth Management, has worked with many clients through this journey. In this episode, BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua sits dow…

Because great reads should be heard: BT Correspondents

If you’ve been a fan of the podcasts Mark to Market, Wealth BT and Property BT - they are moving to a new listing!  BT Correspondents! Look for episodes every Tuesday from October! All the insights and analysis in market trends, property, wealth and soon mobility too. Powered by The Business Times…

Integrated Shield plans: When do premium rises cross the line? WealthBT (Ep 41)

Premiums of some Integrated Shield plans (IPs) are rising in September. Should you downgrade or switch your insurer? There are ways to save on premiums. MOH’s data on lifetime premiums may also help guide your choice of insurer. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Busin…

Private market assets: Growth opportunities in a new era: WealthBT (Ep 40)

Genevieve Cua speaks to Victor Aerni, Pictet Wealth Management Asia’s chief executive, on the factors driving interest in private markets, the segments that offer the most attractive opportunities, and the need for a multi-generational horizon for such assets. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow y…

Bitcoin: Bubble or real asset? WealthBT (Ep 39)

Genevieve Cua speaks to Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist who covers crypto, on valuation approaches to Bitcoin, the underpinnings of its value; and the implications of the mode of investment - direct holding or ETF. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Busin…

Family offices: More than a badge of prestige: WealthBT (Ep 38)

While having a family office has often been looked at as a status symbol, is it really all it is? Beware, it can be costly to set up. Genevieve Cua gets the ins and outs from Angie Han, head of wealth planning, Pictet Wealth Management Asia. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this …

This can make or break your retirement: WealthBT (Ep 37)

What’s the secret to a successful retirement? According to Christopher Tan, founder of advisory firm Providend, it’s not just good investing and financial planning, it’s also about contentment. Christopher shares his personal wisdom with BT’s Genevieve Cua.  Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow you…