Your Money with Michelle Martin
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Your Money With Michelle Martin (9am - 12pm) It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.
SEP 15, 2025
15/09/25 - Market View: Should we follow the lead of directors buying or selling?Who’s buying, who’s selling, and what can investors learn from director deals?
Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets!
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into insider moves at Kingsmen Creatives, Nam Cheong, and TOTM Technologies.
The team also explores the SPAC revival on Wall Street and fresh IPO buzz.
From Armani’s surprising succession twist to market movers like SK Hynix, Pfizer, Moderna, and SingPost, the episode connects global and local threads.
Plus, an STI check-in with winners and laggards like UOL Group, UOB, Thai Bev, and SingTel.
Don’t miss the ‘Last Word’ on the Emmy Awards and CBS’s high-stakes gamble.
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - Money and Me: The ILP Debate – Promise or Pitfall?Are investment-linked plans really balancing protection and wealth growth?
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
ILPs now make up 43% of new life insurance sales, but complaints have surged alongside.
Regulators are considering classifying them as complex products by December 2025.
Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, joins Michelle to unpack how ILPs have evolved with bonuses and fund choices.
Are costs still a dealbreaker despite fat bonus sweeteners?
And should investors keep insurance and investments separate?
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SEP 12, 2025
12/09/25 - Market View: Spin-Off Fever, Meme Stock Buzz & STI MoversSpinoffs are heating up Singapore markets!
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
Hear more about Centurion and LHN shares jumping.
In the US, JPMorgan spotlights Krispy Kreme, Opendoor, Rocket Mortgage, and Kohl’s as the latest meme stock darlings.
We play UP or DOWN with Gemini, Adobe, Oracle, and Low Keng Huat.
The STI closes higher, led by UOL and Jardine Matheson, while Thai Bev lags. And Kodak’s retro camera proves nostalgia still sells.
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SEP 11, 2025
11/09/25 - Money and Me: Capitalising on the Johor–Singapore SEZThe Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone is shaping up to be one of the region’s most exciting growth stories.
Could this cross-border initiative accelerate Johor’s economy beyond Malaysia’s average - and what does it mean for Singaporean investors?
Michelle Martin dives into the industries set to benefit most, from manufacturing and logistics to the digital economy and services.
She explores property plays and REIT exposure, infrastructure upgrades, and opportunities for Singapore corporates.
The conversation also looks at incentives, risks, and how to hedge against currency volatility.
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Winshern Ho, Wealth Manager, PhillipCapital.
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SEP 11, 2025
11/09/25 - Market View: Oracle’s Historic Rally, Klarna’s IPO Buzz & STI’s Record HighOracle stuns Wall Street with a historic surge, shaking up the tech landscape and even billionaire rankings.
US inflation data cools, boosting hopes for Fed rate cuts as equities inch to new highs.
Michelle Martin takes you through Klarna’s red-hot IPO, Chipotle’s Asian expansion, Del Monte’s turnaround, and UOL’s property play.
Can CNMC Goldmine’s shine last in a shifting rate environment?
Plus, Singapore’s Straits Times Index powers to fresh records, with JP Morgan eyeing 5,000 by year-end.
And in the Last Word—OpenAI sets its sights on making an AI movie that isn’t slop.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Influence: Can Coaching Mitigate Burnout Culture?Burnout culture isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a crisis with real workplace consequences.
Singapore ranks as the third most burnt-out city in the world, with sobering statistics on youth suicide and overwhelmed managers.
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores what sustainable performance really looks like in high-pressure environments.
Tim MacCartney, Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific at EZRA Coaching, shares insights on shifting from relentless output to resilience-driven teams.
Discover why managers are especially vulnerable to burnout and what support systems they need most.
Plus, hear how coaching is evolving to equip leaders and sustain high-performing cultures.
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Money and Me: Are Some Older Properties Golden Opportunities?Are selected older properties hidden gems in today’s market?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with Daniel from Golden Goose, this episode dives into the dynamics of investing in aging real estate.
Learn how older units can make strategic sense and when they fall short.
We unpack key factors like location resilience, capital appreciation, and maintenance considerations.
Daniel shares his expert take on when an older property is worth a second look and what investors should watch out for.
If you’re weighing new versus old in your portfolio, this is the conversation you won’t want to miss.
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23:17
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SEP 10, 2025
10/09/25 - Market View: Alibaba Cuts SingPost Stake, Oracle’s Cloud Pop, Apple’s Big RevealWall Street climbs to fresh record highs as investors cheer tech and retail momentum.
Alibaba slashes its stake in SingPost by more than half, losing its status as a substantial shareholder -what does this mean for the local mail giant?
Oracle shares rocket 27%, marking their best day since 1999, as cloud projections overshadow an earnings miss.
Apple unveils the iPhone 17 Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11 - are these incremental upgrades or game-changers for its ecosystem?
Plus, a quick look at the STI as it slips below the 4,300 mark, dragged by Jardine Matheson.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Read: Swimming Downstream – How to Stop Wasting Money on Broken MarketingIs traditional marketing facing an uphill swim?
How much money have you lost in marketing that doesn’t work?
Join Michelle Martin as she dives into Swimming Downstream by Judd Labarthe, a strategist who’s guided brands like Volkswagen, Mastercard, Nestlé, and Leica.
Discover why he believes marketing is “broken,” driven by myth, opinion, and herd mentality - and how businesses can stop wasting money on tactics that don’t drive growth.
Explore the evidence-based principles of winning new customers, building brand fame, and measuring true success.
Judd also shares why CEOs - not just CMOs - must be part of the marketing conversation, and how AI could help or hurt the industry’s future.
Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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SEP 9, 2025
09/09/25 - Money and Me: Investing in Singapore's IPO Resurgence and you the investorSingapore’s small- and mid-cap IPO market is roaring back, powered by MAS liquidity measures and a wave of fresh listings.
Join us as Vincent Toe, Co-founder and MD of ICH Group, shares how anchor investors are reshaping IPO confidence and attracting cross-border capital.
We explore Singapore’s growing role as a listing hub amid global shifts, the readiness of deep tech and AI for IPOs, and lessons from success stories like Lum Chang Creations and Info-Tech.
Plus, insights for retail investors eager to ride this new growth wave. Hosted by Michelle Martin.
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