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It's International Polar Bear day today, and these animals have sort of become the poster child for the impacts of climate change. And justifiably so! The loss of sea ice habitat is the biggest threat to their survival.  In today's Breakfast Bites, Audrey quizzes Emaad on these majestic creatures, and how they have had to change to evolve with our warming planet. Presented by Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by Audrey Siek Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

We’re only into March and already, there has been a slew of layoffs globally across companies and a variety of sectors. Now, did you know that middle managers often end up being the first to get booted in a retrenchment exercise? On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Jason Shaw, Head, Division of Leadership for Management and Organization at Nanyang Business School, NTU shares why this is so, and how companies can plan ahead to ensure business continuity and prevent a corporate brain drain in such scenarios. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Brenda Vingiello, Chief Investment Officer at Sand Hill Global Advisors shares her insights on whether stocks and bonds are oversold, current financial conditions and the Fed's journey to tame price pressures, what a sustainable inflation looks like, as well as how investors should be navigating the current bull market.  Presented by: Sean Cheong Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)  Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

On Levi Strauss Day, dedicated to the founder of the jeans brand we all love to wear, Emaad and Audrey look into the origin of denim jeans; how the notion of "blue" jeans was popularized; how often we should wash them, and just how much of the material is produced each year. Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

Record numbers are being set across different indexes in the US and in Japan this week. But what could impact this momentum in either direction? Matt Taylor, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, joins us with the details and what we need to know front and centre for this week ahead.

In this episode of Mind Your Business, we speaking with a visionary business leader who refused to rest on his laurels. Departing from his CEO role at HSBC, he took a bold step to launch Singapore’s first digital life insurance company. Pioneering the use of digital technologies, this platform has revolutionised and streamlined the life insurance experience for customers. Now, as he embarks on yet another venture, we delve into the remarkable journey of this individual who continues to redefine the landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship. Walter de Oude, Founder Singlife and Founder Chocolate Finance shares more. Presented by Ryan Huang , Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town. Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Unlocking the financial potential of sustainability investments is a critical endeavour for businesses. How can businesses realise the full value of their sustainability investments? Gina McNamara, Regional Chief Financial Officer, SAP Asia Pacific & Japanjoins us on the line from the US, to explore how measuring the return on investment (ROI) in sustainability can guide strategic decision-making and enhance long-term financial performance. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Scams have been on the rise. In fact, scam and cybercrime cases almost doubled in 2023 compared to the year before. What should you do to prevent yourself from falling prey to scammers, and why are younger adults the new target of scammers? On this episode of Morning Shot, Deputy Superintendent of Police Wilson Teh, 1 Operations Officer, Public Education Programmes, Scam Public Education Office, Operations Department, Singapore Police Force weighs in. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The rally that has taken U.S. stocks to an all-time high might have another powerful driver in the year ahead... companies buying back more of their own shares. Kurt Mayell, Head of CMC Markets, Singapore, shares his thoughts on why these companies are stepping up buyback schemes, and his views on Fed rates going forward. Presented by Ryan Huang

In the sphere of work, we all have one thing in common: our love for Fridays.  The reasons are obvious: its the end of an exhausting five days of hard grind, and you're finally ready to unwind over the weekend. And therein lies the problem - because employees pay so much more attention on Fridays to the two-day rest that awaits them, this particular day has seen depressed productivity levels. Emaad, Ryan and Audrey discuss the measures some companies around the world are taking to boost efficient output while keeping things fun and relaxed. Presented by Emaad Akhtar, Ryan Huang & Audrey Siek Produced and edited by Emaad Akhtar Music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors