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The Business Times
The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.
Powered by the Journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia.
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Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.
Powered by the Journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia.
Available on all your favourite audio and video content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts
Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Times, SPH Media.
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Apr 2, 2023 • 18min
S1E140: Don't let emotions hurt your investments: BT Money Hacks (Ep 140)
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. How do we keep emotions out of investment decisions, especially during uncertain times? And is having emotions when investing really so bad? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer of StashAway for more insights. Highlights of the conversation: 00:55 How to keep emotions in check 02:52 Distinguishing between noise and information 05:29 Don’t look! 10:39 Beware biased information 13:35 High growth areas to consider Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer of StashAway Produced by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Howie Lim & Joann Chai Peh Chieh Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month: 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: 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 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/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2023 • 16min
S1E38: Banking crisis fears ebb for a mixed week: BT Market Focus (Ep 38)
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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Are banking fears still affecting markets? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:29 SGX’s wrap for the week 05:08 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 10:01 Other news of note, besides bank failures 13:27 Notable corporate news for investors Hosted by Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Uma Devi & Candace Li (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh — 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.

Mar 26, 2023 • 22min
S1E24: Women and investing - busting pesky myths : WealthBT (Ep 24)
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Is there a gender approach to financial planning? Isn’t it the case that the sensible approach really is gender neutral? Evy Wee, head of financial planning and personal investing at DBS shares her thoughts with Genevieve Cua. Highlights (click/tap above): 04:37 Tendency to rely on spouse 06:38 Gaining confidence: foundation knowledge 09:57 Overcoming fear and taking measured risk 15:34 Planning for single women 18:05 Recession proofing your investments and financial plan Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Evy Wee, head of financial planning and personal investing, DBS Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Howie Lim Edited by: Howie Lim Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh --- Follow WealthBT podcasts and rate us at: Channel: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt Apple Podcasts: http://bt.sg/wbAP Spotify: http://bt.sg/wbSP Google: http://bt.sg/wtGO SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://bt.sg/wealthbt 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 Podcast at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt BT Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/pcOM PropertyBT at: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/btbrpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 2023 • 14min
S1E37: A happier week for the markets: BT Market Focus (Ep 37)
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 globe. Hosted by correspondent Howie Lim, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. Were investors less jittery this week and markets happier? Howie Lim finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:31 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:52 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 08:11 Other news of note, besides bank failures 10:37 Notable corporate news for investors Hosted by Howie Lim With Jude Chan & Emelia Tan (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh --- 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.

Mar 22, 2023 • 19min
S1E17: Outlook for Singapore prime office buildings: PropertyBT (Ep 17)
Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Are Singapore office buildings good investments? Yields on office buildings are still low - should capital values come down and yields expand to reflect higher interest rates? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:03 Outlook for office leasing (including comments from Marcus Loo, CEO Savills Singapore 04:37 What office buildings stand out (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Cushman & Wakefield Singapore) 07:15 Relevance of physical offices despite growth in remote working 10:03 Investment case for strata-office spaces (including comments from Catherine He, director and head of research, Singapore at Colliers) 12:29 Low yields of office buildings 14:52 Impact of higher stamp duties Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/skinny-yields-prime-office-buildings-may-not-be-sustainable Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Catherine He, director and head of research, Singapore at Colliers, Marcus Loo, CEO Savills Singapore & Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Cushman & Wakefield Singapore Produced by: Leslie Yee, Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt 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 Mark To Market at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2023 • 17min
S1E139: Building a solid financial plan: BT Money Hacks (Ep 139)
Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. What’s good debt? And could what happened to Silicon Valley Bank happen to you? And building a solid financial plan isn’t so daunting these days. Howie Lim speaks to Laurent Bertrand, CEO and co-founder of BetterTradeOff for his insights. Highlights of the conversation: 01:19 Misconceptions about financial freedom 04:10 How to factor in volatile times 06:14 Why people still don’t invest 09:10 How to avoid what happened to SVB 13:21 Good debt Written and hosted by: Howie Lim With Laurent Bertrand, CEO and co-founder, BetterTradeOff Produced by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Howie Lim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month: 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: 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 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/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 17, 2023 • 17min
S1E36: Bank fails and liquidity fears the week's biggest drivers: BT Market Focus (Ep 36)
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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. What were the biggest market drivers this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:10 SGX’s wrap for the week 05:08 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 10:01 Other news of note, besides bank failures 13:27 Notable corporate news for investors Hosted by Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg) With Raphael Lim & Candace Li (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro — 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.

Mar 16, 2023 • 56sec
Editors Talk Launch Trailer
Synopsis: A monthly podcast conversation inspired by The Business Times column Off The Record, in which editors from the newsrooms of SPH Media Trust, discuss the modern news industry from their insider's perspective. Produced, hosted and edited by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro and correspondent Howie Lim. Produced by podcast producer Joann Chai. The Business Times, SPH Media Trust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 12, 2023 • 20min
S1E29: A tale of two Singapore delistings: BT Mark to Market (Ep 29)
Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. The proposed break-up and delisting of Golden Energy and Resources and the general offer for Boustead Projects do not adequately compensate minority investors. These deals are also testing the rules and conventions around de-listings in the Singapore market. Ben Paul has insights. Highlights: 02:13 Golden Energy already trading above all-cash consideration 05:18 Revised offer for Boustead Projects way below NAV, RNAV 09:28 SGX tightened up its rules on de-listings in 2019 11:30 Investor complaint draws regulatory scrutiny of IFA role 14:53 SGX’s position on general offers, de-listings could be tested Produced by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim Follow BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us at: Channel: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/4DJp Spotify: https://bt.sg/4DJN Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/4D2E Website: http://bt.sg/mark2mkt 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 WealthBT: https://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: http://bt.sg/brpodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 10, 2023 • 15min
S1E35: A volatile week for all: BT Market Focus (Ep 35)
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 globe. Hosted by podcast editor Claressa Monteiro, it features analysis from SGX and insights from The Business Times’ newsdesk. What caused markets to have a volatile week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:50 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:32 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 06:59 Singapore’s growth forecast 09:55 Notable corporate news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Tay Peck Gek & Emelia Tan (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro — 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.


