Money and Me
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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.
JUL 28, 2022
28/07/22 - Money & Me: From Banking to Baking - What it takes to turn passion into a careerWould you risk it all and give up a well-paying stable career in Finance to try and pursue your passion? Well, the siblings Lena Chan, Co-founder & Pastry Chef, Mad About Sucre and Eric Chan, Co-founder, Mad About Sucre did just that, opening their gourmet restaurant. Lena even went one step further, flying to Paris to hone her craft at Cordon Bleu. Melissa Hyak speaks to them to find out more about their incredible career switch and how they managed to distinguish Mad About Sucre from the rest.
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JUL 25, 2022
25/07/22 - Money and Me: Planning for our mortgage loans in this inflationary environmentOne of the most prominent areas where the rising interest rates can be felt here in Singapore is with home mortgage loans. Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities as he breaks down the relative pros and cons of fixed vs floating rate mortgages now and how much we should be spending on your mortgage as a part of your finances.
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JUL 20, 2022
20/07/22 - Money and Me: Investing in Asia's first-ever Whisky Cask FundTo those looking to dabble in whisky investments, you’re in luck as Whisky Cask Club has launched Asia’s first-ever Whisky Cask Fund here in Singapore! It offers accredited investors an alternative investment instrument and powerful portfolio diversification with low correlation to traditional asset classes. Alexander Knight, CEO & Co-Founder, Whisky Cask Club joins Melissa Hyakas they discuss how the Whiskey Cask Fund can help generate upside potential for investors and what its future outlook looks like.
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JUL 19, 2022
19/07/22 - Money and Me: Revolutionizing the home rental experience in Southeast AsiaWith short-term options that allow renters to experience the space before committing to it and a platform that streamlines the process for renters and landlords alike, it's no surprise that Cove is revolutionizing the rental scene here in Singapore! Sophie Jokelson, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer, Cove joins Melissa Hyak as they discuss some of the financial challenges faced by Singaporeans when renting a home and the role Cove plays in kick-starting the changes in rental culture in Southeast Asia.
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JUL 18, 2022
18/07/22 - Money and Me: REIT picking in an inflationary environmentFor the first half of 2022, the iEdge S-Reit Index has displayed strong resilience, generating flat total returns. In fact during the period, the S-Reits and property trusts sector in Singapore saw S$359 million of net institutional outflows and S$447 million of net retail inflows. Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor joins Melissa Hyak on Money and Me as they discuss his 2H2022 outlook for Singapore REITs and what investors should know when REIT picking in this inflationary environment.
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JUL 8, 2022
08/07/22 - Money and Me: Do investors have an appetite for alternative meat?Global alternative protein investment surged 60% up to $5 billion last year, but what is the picture like in Asia? We take a closer look at the alternative protein market with Dr. Andy Kusumo, founder and CEO of Dynamic Foodco which will launch its plant based chicken alternative, Dynameat later this year in Singapore.
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JUL 7, 2022
07/07/22 - Money and Me: The Power LawAll investing is based on assessing risks, but venture capitalists assess upside in a particular way. What is the power law that motivates the venture capital investor? Sebastian Mallaby, Author, “The Power Law: Venture Capital and the Making of the New Future" discusses his new book with Michelle Martin
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JUL 6, 2022
06/07/22 - Money and Me: How is Singapore managing cost increases and affordability?Why doesn’t Singapore have a tax holiday on petrol and diesel? What explains the GST increase in an inflationary environment? What do the new global minimum tax rules mean for Singapore's overall competitiveness? Michelle Martin finds out with guests Gan Hwee Leng, Partner, Indirect Tax, KPMG in Singapore and Mark Addy, Partner, Telecommunications, Media & Technology, Tax, KPMG in Singapore
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JUL 5, 2022
05/07/22 - Money and Me: Should investors consider Singapore Savings Bonds as part of their portfolio now?Just recently, it was reported that the 10-year average return for the August issue of the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) has climbed to 3 per cent – the highest level recorded since its inception in October 2015. So what is fuelling this surge in yield prices and should investors in Singapore be considering SSB as part of their portfolio given that yields are more attractive now? Michelle Martin asks Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend.
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JUL 4, 2022
04/07/22 - Money and Me: Strategies in a confused marketWhat are efficient strategies in a confused market? Is another 10% percent drop warranted? When equities are beaten down, how do investors position for the future? Are there recession "star" sectors investors are already deploying capital towards? Then, Michelle Martin and Swapnil Mishra, Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University take a closer look at Alphabet on the back of news of a "sentient" chatbot.
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