Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian
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Money Matters is your guide to navigating the day's most important topics, from politics and current affairs to wealth management and trending issues. Every evening, the team delivers insightful discussions on business news, market movements, and the latest in alternative assets. Whether navigating the political landscape, understanding the economy, or uncovering emerging investment opportunities, Money Matters keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian from 4 pm to 7 pm on MONEY FM 89.3.
OCT 19, 2021
19/10/21 - The Strong Gains in Indian Stocks This YearIndian stocks are among the best performers in the world, with the Nifty Index up more than 30% since the start of the year. It's a far cry from 6 months ago, when the Delta variant of COVID-19 threatened the life and livelihoods of more than a billion Indians. Kristy Fong, Senior Investment Director for Asian Equities at abrdn, spoke about the recent strength in both Indian equity markets and the IPO pipeline for the subcontinent's tech sector.
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OCT 19, 2021
19/10/21 - The Case for REITs Amidst Rising Rates and Reopening HopesThe outlook for REITs remains optimistic as the Singapore economy continues to reopen. But does a recovery in battered retail and hospitality REITs necessarily mean a rotation away from previous favorites in the industrial and logistics space? And are REITs vulnerable to a rising yield environment? UOB Kay Hian analyst Jonathan Koh joined us on Prime Time to outline their favorable outlook on Singapore's Real Estate Investment Trusts, as well as a brief look at Singapore's lenders.
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OCT 18, 2021
18/10/21 - ST: The Big Story (18 Oct)In The Straits Times' The Big Story, a new attraction in Somerset will be developed on a vacant plot of land next to the existing skate park opposite Orchard Gateway.
The authorities are seeking proposals from developers to offer "an attraction concept with differentiated and immersive experiences" for the site, as part of plans announced in 2019 to rejuvenate Orchard Road - Singapore's prime shopping belt.
Kevin Cheong, chairman of the Association of Singapore Attractions, shares more on the type of attraction that will work best for the area.
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OCT 13, 2021
13/10/21 - Sustainable Singapore: New study reveals only 4 in 10 organisations have a climate action planOn Sustainable Singapore, Rhianne Lovell-Boland is joined by Yoon Young KIM, Cluster President, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei at Schneider Electric who reveals their recent study which has found only 4 in 10 Singapore organisations have a climate action plan in place, and shares more on how to improve this.
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OCT 13, 2021
13/10/21 - Western Australian Adventures onboard Dream CruisesTourism Western Australia has come up with a way to bring the experience of the Swan Valley and more to Singapore shores.
On Prime Time, hosts Rachel Kelly and Timothy Go spoke to Ava Ang, Country Head for Tourism Western Australia to find out more about an interesting collaboration with Dream Cruises.
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OCT 12, 2021
12/10/21 - Back to Basics - EP 2 - The difference between credit and debit cards & how to use them responsiblyNo matter what age you are, sometimes we all need a helping hand when it comes to spending and saving our money. That’s why in this series, Rhianne Lovell-Boland speaks to financial experts, who take it 'Back to Basics'.
In this episode, Timothy Ho, Managing Editor & Co-Founder, Dollars and Sense shares the difference between credit and debit cards and how to use them responsibly.
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OCT 10, 2021
10/10/21 - Forex Fridays: How Crucial Is Monetary Policy for the FX Markets?Though the Reserve Bank of New Zealand hiked policy rates and hinted at tighter policy in the future, the NZD still softened somewhat last week. The same could be said for the Korean Won, despite the growing belief that the Bank of Korea might hike rates next week. Henry Quek, APAC Head of Foreign Exchange Sales, Trading, and Research at State Street Global Markets, joined us on Forex Fridays to look at the waning relation between monetary policy, rates and currencies, as well as preview the MAS' upcoming policy statement.
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OCT 8, 2021
08/10/21 - In The Spotlight: Re-imagining 100, a three part-study on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s wellbeing and their preparedness for retirementAccording to findings from Prudential Singapore’s study, “Re-imagining 100: The pandemic’s impact on longevity”, one in two Singaporeans (51 percent) aged between 35 and 54 have experienced a deterioration in their financial wellbeing since the onset of the pandemic.
This number is higher than the younger (40 per cent) and older (45 per cent) age groups.
In The Spotlight, hosts Rachel Kelly and Shehzad Haque find out why from Goh Theng Kiat, Chief Customer Officer, Prudential Singapore.
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OCT 7, 2021
07/10/21 - The 4th Quarter Market Outlook According to RHBMarkets face a wall of worry in the fourth quarter, ranging from inflationary concerns, debt ceiling issues in the US, rising yields and persistent COVID-19 issues. Can the Straits Times Index also mount a sustainable challenge of 3100 after struggling below this level for most of September? Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equity Research at RHB, joined us on Prime Time to share the bank's outlook for the last 3 months of 2021.
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OCT 7, 2021
07/10/21 - In The Spotlight: Building a resilient economy post pandemic - Special Ministerial Conference for ASEANWhat does it take to build a resilient economy post Covid-19?
In The Spotlight, Rachel Kelly finds out from a Special Ministerial Conference for ASEAN with thoughts from Toshinori Doi, Director, ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, Lim Chow Kiat, Chief Executive Officer, GIC and Desmond Kuek, Divisional Vice Chairman, Head of Sustainable Finance APAC and Global head of the UBS Group Sustainable Finance Committee.
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