Your Money with Michelle Martin

How many companies have delisted on the SGX in 2023? Why is optimism in the Singapore SPAC diminishing? And after a 9-day winning streak, have US markets peaked or are investors simply doing some profit taking? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore.

Wall Street Journal bestselling author Alex Tapscott joins Michelle Martin to discuss the next chapter in the evolution of the internet and what technological sea change will mean for assets, businesses and cryptocurrency. Alex also shares his views on a spot bitcoin ETF product.

NEU Battery Materials is a Singapore-based lithium battery recycling company. Using their patented clean recycling method, they recycle lithium batteries from your phone to our future, electric vehicles.  The company has created a process that is scalable, modular, and only relies on electricity. This is crucial to support the rapid growth of electric vehicles.  Backed by partners like Temasek Foundation, SGInnovate, ComfortDelgro, Momentum VC, and others, NEU is building an automated recycling facility in Singapore to provide an avenue for clean and sustainable recycling for Singapore. Host Michelle Martin speaks with Mr Bryan Oh, CEO of NEU Battery Materials on their mission to build a clean future for everyone. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank. The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-award

What does FedEx’s revenue outlook suggest about the health of the broader economy? Why is South Korea’s Coupang acquiring luxury e-commerce retailer Farfetch? And what areas might see new AI applications in 2024? Michelle Martin finds out with Ryan Huang.

What essential questions should you be asking as we head into the final 2 weeks of 2023 to help you meet your upcoming financial goals? Michelle Martin invites Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities to find out how we can reflect on our net worth in order to move to a healthier financial future. 

What do freight delays around the Suez canal mean for logisitc ompanies and costs of the asia-europe transport? Who are possible beneficiaries of the new up and rising Covid-19 wave? What’s been driving oil prices lately? And why was the deal between Adobe and Figma cancelled? Michelle Martin unpacks it all.

Are Super Apps still poised to change the future of finance? How is an investor to parse the field? How can one assess business models of superapps? Michelle Martin speaks to Neha Mehta, Author Of "ONE STOP", a book which explores the untold story of some of the world's most heard-about Super Apps. 

Meet the Singaporean translator of the Korean novel that evokes the cozy experience of stepping into your dream bookshop. Michelle Martin meets Shanna Tan  to find out how the self-taught Korean speaker emerged as the top choice to bring this heartwarming hit novel to the English-language market.

On today’s Market View, Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore what the fall in 17Live share price suggests about investor sentiment in the SPAC market, how we should be reading StarHub’s continued share buyback, and what the current US market narrative looks like.

They are in the business of tracing power consumption to energy sources. REDEX Group Pte Ltd operates Asia’s leading trading platform for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs).  The company offers a one-stop ecosystem for RECs, supporting clients through the full RECs lifecycle – asset registration, production verification, marketplace, and retirement.  As an early mover in Asia with a proven track record, REDEX is developing practical and innovative solutions to meet the renewable energy needs of corporations globally. The company’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition towards renewable energy. Host Michelle Martin speaks to Mr Kang Jen Wee, CEO and founder of REDEX Group for their recent win in the Emerging Enterprise Sustainability award category and innovative plans for the business. -- About the Awards: Launched in 2008 and now in its 16th year, the EE Awards is an annual event that recognises the bold ambition of young businesses in Singapore and the region that are under ten years old, celebrating their business innovation, resilience, and excellence. It is jointly organised by The Business Times, Singapore’s only financial daily published by SPH Media, and OCBC, Asia's Best SME Bank. The 2023 EE Awards are supported by Mastercard, Oliver Wyman, Rajah & Tann Asia, RSM - Singapore, A*Star - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Enterprise Singapore, and Paia Consulting.  For more information on EE2023, please visit: https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/emerging-enterprise-award