Your Money with Michelle Martin

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific stocks are rallying after a strong Wall Street session. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into director deals at Wilmar, Hong Leong Asia, and SingTel. Hear about the turmoil at City Developments, Genting’s leadership change, and Xiaomi’s latest product launch. Plus, insights on US tariffs, the crypto market reaction to Trump’s policy, and what’s ahead for the STI. Don’t miss the corporate winners and losers in today’s market wrap!

It's challenging to think about flourishing when one is battling discrimination of any kind. From a young age, the message that she wasn't good enough simply because she was a "daughter" and not a "son" was telegraphed her way.  Michelle Martin invites author of "Fearless:: A Guide to Freedom and Fulfilling Your Fullest Potential,” Sylvia Yu Friedman to share how she found her way to freedom and insights on thriving amidst challenging environments that we can all use.

Join Michelle Martin as she invites Christopher Forbes, Head of Asia at CMC, to unpack the financial playbook for anyone choosing to live or work abroad. Learn how to navigate currency risks, taxation, and financial systems when investing globally. Discover strategies for asset allocation, hedging against volatility, and leveraging ETFs. Explore why Singapore is a prime destination for expat investors and which industries offer the most promise for long-term growth. When would an S-REIT or Bali villa make sense within a global citizen's portfolio?  And if you were not planning on a short-stint but to retire, what would make sense in the financial calculations for how to manage your wealth? Find out in this episode.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! It’s red across the screen as Asia-Pacific markets tumble following a Wall Street sell-off. Listen in as Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, dive into Rolls-Royce’s soaring stock, the Kwek family saga shaking City Developments. Hear about Nvidia’s sharp drop from the $3 trillion club. Plus, Dell’s $9 billion backlog, WPP’s advertising struggles, and a look at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, UOL, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, and APAC Realty. Finally, local markets move as CapitaLand Investment and ST Engineering rally.

How has life shaped the enigmatic CDL Group Executive Chairman, Mr Kwek Leng Beng? How does he describe his relationship with his father, what are his views on employee-employer relationships? Michelle Martin dives into the billionaire's biography "Strictly Business" with author Peh Shing Huei.

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the AI trade. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Thomas Rupf, Co-Head Singapore & CIO Asia, VP Bank, the discussion covers DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough and its impact on Singapore-listed tech and semiconductor firms. Should Singaporean investors increase exposure to Chinese tech, or does US regulation pose risks? The conversation then shifts to Trump’s tariffs - how might they affect ASEAN banks, Singapore’s economy, and global trade? Plus, a view on gold and industrial metals and China's stock market momentum.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, unpacks the family feud shaking City Developments and its empire. Sherman Kwek and Kwek Leng Beng are in the centre of allegations of a "power grab"and the possible circumvention of corporate governance. The crisis at CDL, and the succession battle of a family empire that spans 18 billion dollars worth of property development, is examined. Then, Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings take center stage - has the AI-chipmaker quelled investor concerns? Local giants CapitaLand, Sembcorp, and ST Engineering report solid numbers - what’s fueling their growth? Plus, corporate movers: GM vs. Stellantis, a bubbly IPO from Mixue, and property plays Centurion and Ho Bee Land. All this and a check-in on the Straits Times Index - can it break its losing streak?

Just last week, major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit's cold wallet of etherium was compromised triggering a rush of withdrawals from users fearing potential insolvency. Here in Singapore in late 2024, Singapore’s regulator unveiled new measures meant to ring-fence Singapore customers’ assets to avoid the huge losses that can occur when cryptocurrency firms went bust - among them requiring customers assets from those of the digital asset firm's own assets. Against this backdrop of increasing complexity and opportunity in digital finance, what do start-up founders in this space need to understand about how digital custody infrastructure is evolving? Michelle Martin finds out in conversion with Arthit Sriumporn, Founder & CEO, Rakkar Digital. 

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into OCBC's record 2024 profits and its first special dividend in 20 years, while comparing it to DBS and UOB. Explore how US-China trade tensions hit Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and why City Developments saw profits drop 33%. Michelle and Ryan also analyze Tesla's European sales plunge, Krispy Kreme’s 20% stock tumble, and Home Depot’s surprise earnings beat. Plus, they spotlight Singapore counters like First Sponsor, PropNex, SingLand, SBS Transit, SATS, Mapletree Logistics Trust, and UOL.

If you are surrounded by bad bosses, narcissists and idiots, Thomas Erikson's books speak to your experience. In his 7th book, Erikson looks at the universal experience of having been lied to or lying. Can you spot a liar? What can you do if the liar in your life is someone at the office? Is technology making the lie harder to catch? Michelle Martin speaks with author Thomas Erikson to find out.