Your Money with Michelle Martin

With Covid still with us and Mpox declared a public health emergency, what is one of the world's largest insurers preparing for? What is the ongoing impact of Covid? Join host Michelle Martin as she delves into lessons from the pandemic with Paul Murray Chief Executive Officer Life & Health Re​insurance, Swiss Re, including how innovation unlocked because of Covid-19, could be helping us all live longer.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Ryan Huang. Join the discussion on market excitement surrounding Tokyo Metro’s IPO and Singapore's potential IPO resurgence. Michelle and Ryan also examine Rio Tinto’s bid for lithium miner Arcadium and the “buy over build” trend in commodities. Hear about record U.S. stock indices, driving the S&P 500 closer to Goldman Sachs' target of 6,000. They also tackle the ups and downs in corporate news—from Amazon’s outlook to Google’s legal challenges and Samsung’s Q3 dip. Get insights on Singapore’s Straits Times Index as it edges towards the 3,600 mark.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, join us on Money and Me the show all about making your money work harder for you, as we dive into financial strategies for young graduates with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities. From that first paycheck excitement to his own experience with Singapore Savings Bonds, Elijah offers insights on practical tips on budgeting, choosing between career growth or wealth building, and balancing CPF top-ups with other investments. Whether you're living with parents or managing expenses solo, this episode guides you in making smart money moves that set the foundation for your financial success.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode delves into the latest moves in Asia-Pacific stocks and institutional buying in Singapore's Straits Times Index. Discover key insights on Far East Orchard, Raffles Medical, and SATS, and analyze how legal troubles at Hotel Properties Limited could impact its future. The discussion then shifts to Wall Street, previewing major earnings releases from Delta Airlines, Domino’s Pizza, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo, alongside Ubisoft’s developments and new releases from Hon Hai Precision and McDonald’s. 

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.

In this episode Michelle Martin speaks with Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive of the Energy Market Authority, about his vision for Singapore’s energy sector, the International Energy Agency’s regional Cooperation Centre, the development of the ASEAN Power Grid, and Singapore's carbon capture strategies. Also get an exclusive preview of what’s to come at SIEW 2024, where global energy leaders will gather to discuss the future of sustainable energy.