The Business Times Podcasts

The Straits Times Index ends the day muted. Who were the top gainers and decliners? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Singapore shares extend their positive streak at the start of the week? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore vs Hong Kong, is there a clear winner? Anchored by a conversation with Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal, BT podcast editor Claressa Monteiro delves into the question in search of a definitive answer. Additional insights from Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange Limited. Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region. Highlights of the conversation: 01:28 Why is Singapore in trend now? 08:52 Hong Kong's recent policy shifts  15:47 The uniqueness of Singapore's appeal  20:03 Hang Seng Index or Straits Times Index? 23:26 Hong Kong's current and future appeal  Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal. Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange Limited.  Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Lens On:  Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp Google Podcasts: bt.sg/lensgo Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt PropertyBT: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private equities, real estate, digital assets, collectibles are some of the alternative assets that are missing in our investment portfolio. How can we achieve a balanced portfolio, including alternatives in the current environment? Howie Lim gets insights from Kelvin Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Alta. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights of the conversation:  01:08 Alternative assets as hedge against inflation 05:44 Effect of current environment on alternatives 09:24 Portfolio diversification and allocation of alternatives 12:10 Potential opportunities in alternatives Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Kelvin Lee, Co-founder and CEO, Alta Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: http://bt.sg/oeGN  Google podcasts: http://bt.sg/oeGP  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg  Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: http://bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What else drove market cheer besides easing inflation data? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Synopsis: Market Focus is a weekly podcast by The Business Times that looks at the market drivers and movements in Singapore, the region and the beyond. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Highlights of the podcast: 01:31 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:33 Insights from BT’s newsdesk 09:02 Highlights of the week’s notable news 11:20 Corporate news for investors Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Candace Li, market analyst, SGX Securities Newsdesk commentary written and presented by Anita Gabriel Edited by: Howie Lim  Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh  Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks extend rally on easing inflation data optimism. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Business Times Podcasts Team brings you “Lens on Singapore”, a monthly podcast which looks at the impact of global developments, changes in society and government policies. Many of the issues are not unique to Singapore but part of a wider phenomenon that will affect us and the region we live in. Hosted by Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s no denying it’s been an unusual time for the global economy and markets. But the mid-year outlook for investments is looking on the up and up. Howie Lim speaks to Dr Neo Teng Hwee, chief investment officer and head of products and solutions at UOB Private Bank to get more insights.  Synopsis: The Business Times Podcasts channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market, WealthBT, PropertyBT, Market Focus and sponsored series. This episode is brought to you by UOB private bank. Highlights: 01:19 How the first half of 2023 fared  03:33 Issues facing China 05:18 Cyclical opportunities available 09:07 Stocks and bonds won’t fall in unison anymore 10:40 2023 challenging to read but few surprises 13:12 Not all risks behind us 15:28 Investing trends to note More about: UOB: Private Bank https://www.uob.com.sg/private/index.page UOB: Private Bank Investment Insights https://www.uob.com.sg/private/advisory/investmentinsights.page Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Dr Neo Teng Hwee, chief investment officer and head of products and solutions at UOB Private Bank Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT podcasts: Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: https://bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO Website: https://www.bt.sg/podcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: http://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt PropertyBT: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt WealthBT: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at : https://bt.sg/brpod #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Singapore stocks continue their winning streak today at the midweek? Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares advance as investors await key US inflation data. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news in Singapore. Written and hosted by: Janice Tan (janicet@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.