Your Money with Michelle Martin

Markets can clobber investors and ruin lives. When David Gerald founded the largest retail investor body in Asia in 1999, he was leading the fight in a truly asymmetric contest with some despairing investors taking their lives. This was when some 172 thousand Singapore investors who had invested in Malaysian shares found their shares in limbo, after the Malaysian government unilaterally closed the platform Clob International. Host Michelle Martin, David Gerald, Founder and CEO of SIAS, and Aaron Low, Editor of the book Boardroom Knockout discuss SIAS's most significant battles. Learn how Gerald transitioned from someone with no experience in investing to becoming a champion of minority shareholders. Hear insights into high-profile corporate cases like Natsteel and discover the evolution of SIAS approach to conflict mediation. How is it preparing to fight for investors in the age of AI? Also hear lessons on corporate governance, investing, including tips on avoiding the seven "sins" of investing.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, today’s discussion kicks off with rising oil prices following US President Biden's remarks on the potential Israel-Iran conflict. We explore the impact on global markets, Levi Strauss’ earnings dip, and Eli Lilly's production boost. Seven & I plans a strategic shift, while Warren Buffett eyes Japanese financials. The episode wraps up with a look at DFI Retail’s drop and SATS' rise in Singapore.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin, hear Michelle and Ryan Huang deep dive into Hong Kong's stock rally, with Shimao Group and Longfor Holdings making significant gains. Explore the discussion over broker insights on Dell Technologies and Latam Airlines, plus a look at Toyota's investment in air taxis and Eli Lilly's latest billion-dollar project. Also, hear how the Straits Times Index is performing and catch up on Tesla, Ford, GM, and more corporate movers.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode features Simon Kold, fund manager, former stand-up comedian, and author of On the Hunt for Great Companies. Simon shares his unique journey from being part of managing €150 billion at the Novo Nordisk Foundation to founding Kold Investments. He discusses key strategies for identifying high-quality, durable companies with network effects and passionate leadership. Tune in to explore his long-term investment philosophy and how investors of all types can apply his insights to find great companies.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers Thai Beverage’s IPO plans, HomesToLife’s public relisting, and FrontView REIT’s US-focused IPO. We also discuss major fundraising efforts from Adani Enterprises and Boeing, as well as Wilmar International's struggles and Jardine Matheson’s gains on the Straits Times Index. Plus, get insights on Rizap’s unique gym chain Chocozap and much more.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! In today’s episode, she and Ryan Huang discuss the latest updates on Apple’s product launches, Tesla’s stock fluctuations, Nvidia’s AI-driven growth, and Meta’s strategic shifts in the metaverse. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they explore how these tech giants are navigating current market conditions and what it means for investors. Stay tuned for insights on the factors shaping the tech landscape today.

Why pay 3.25% when you can pay 2% on foreign exchange fees? Customers like the idea of combining their Amaze card with their Mastercard credit cards for the additional rewards, but some banks have closed the door to the combos. Have the u-turns by some banks impacted Instarem?  How does Instarem ensure competitive foreign exchange rates for Amaze Card users? Michelle Martin chats with Yogesh Sangle, Global Head of Instarem, to find out

While investors have been dazzled by China and Hong Kong's rally, we ask, ahead of China's national holiday, is there space for one more rally. And beyond a short-term bounce, is there reason to look closely at three stocks following China's stimulus package given the timely trends these three are linked to? Willie Keng shares his picks in this conversation with Michelle Martin.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers key market moves across Asia, including Raffles Medical Group’s director deals and First REIT's MD selling off half his stake. Discover how China’s rally is impacting global markets, while Maersk and Union Pacific surge ahead amid looming US port strikes. We also break down corporate news on Wilmar, Sheng Siong, Olam Group, and Spotify. Tune in for insights on these companies and more!