The Business Times Podcasts

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 sort of havoc did inflation wreak on markets this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:06 SGX’s wrap for the week 06:57 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 11:08 Notable market-driving news 14:53 Company focused news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Anita Gabriel & Emelia Tan (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim — 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.

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. Singapore Airlines is enjoying a banner FY2023 as international borders reopen and travellers pay up for flights. But losses in India, competition and the need to eventually redeem the rest of its MCBs could weigh on investor sentiment next year. Highlights: (click/tap above) 03:31 Massive upswing in profitability as travellers pay up for flights 06:21 Resuming dividend payouts, redeeming first tranche of MCBs 09:19 Why airlines have poor long-term investment fundamentals 13:31 Air India-Vistara deal unlikely to immediately excite investors 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.

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.  Why did markets struggle to find inspiration this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:31 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:14 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 08:48 Notable market-driving news 12:48 Company focused news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Raphael Lim & Candace Li (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim — 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.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. Is real estate still a good hedge against inflation? Can real estate income even keep pace with inflation and is there any upside left to capture? Podcast editor Claressa Monteiro gets the answers from Richard Kimble, managing director and lead portfolio manager, real estate at Nuveen. This episode is brought to you by Nuveen. Highlights: 01:55 Real estate mitigating market volatility 02:59 Sectors worth looking into 03:40 Sectors affected by today’s environment 04:36 Real estate and sustainability objectives 06:32 Real estate performance throughout cycle 07:08 Interest rates and real estate 07:55 Outlook for sector in 2023 More about: Unleashing income opportunities with real estate https://www.nuveen.com/global/insights/real-estate/unleash-income-opportunity-with-real-estate?utm_source=BusinessTimes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=22Q4-GLOBAL-INST-Awareness-APAC-privatewealth Whether real estate still has what it takes https://www.nuveen.com/global/insights/real-estate/does-real-estate-have-what-it-takes?utm_source=BusinessTimes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=22Q4-GLOBAL-INST-Awareness-APAC-privatewealth A world of opportunity https://www.nuveen.com/global/insights/real-estate/a-world-of-opportunity?utm_source=BusinessTimes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=22Q4-GLOBAL-INST-Awareness-APAC-privatewealth Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim --- 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 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. Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  --- 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: http://bt.sg/brpod #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. What is wrong with cryptocurrency? Or is it the players and ecosystem? How affected were you by the collapse of FTX and is there recourse for your loss? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Wayne Huang, co-founder and CEO of XREX to find out.  Highlights of the conversation:  01:07 Cryptocurrency in 2022 03:37 The main issue with FTX’s collapse 08:33 How much will regulation help? 10:46 Balancing decentralisation and safety of customer assets 12:30 Recourse for customers hurt by FTX collapse Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim 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: http://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: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: http://bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/pcOM  BT Branded Podcasts:  http://bt.sg/brpod    --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  How were markets affected by Fed comments this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:32 SGX’s wrap for the week 05:18 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 08:33 Notable market-driving news 11:45 Company focused news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Tay Peck Gek & Emelia Tan (SGX) Edited by: Howie Lim — 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.

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.  Can transferring your wealth to the next generation really be easy? The bottom line is: the issue of succession or wealth transfer requires a lot of thought and planning. Genevieve Cua speaks to Angie Han, head of wealth planning for South Asia from Pictet Wealth Management for more insights. This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management. Highlights (click/tap above):  01:30 How much wealth involved in the intergenerational wealth transfer in Asia 03:10 Planning is required for wealth transfer: some considerations 06:15 How family offices help in wealth structuring and transfer 08:23 What a seamless wealth transfer means 10:03 A will alone may not suffice; role of trusts 11:50 Why 70% of intergenerational wealth transfers fail 14:45 How philanthropy helps to keep families engaged Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim Edited by: Howie Lim More about: Pictet Wealth Management Asia https://asia.group.pictet/ Asian Family Offices Multiplying https://www.pictet.com/sg/en/insights/asia-s-family-offices-multiply Asian Family Offices Overcoming Challenges https://www.pictet.com/sg/en/insights/asian-families-on-a-steep-learning-curve 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/btbrpod #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  Why did enthusiasm drive sentiment this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:35 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:10 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 08:07 Notable macroeconomic and market news 11:37 Company focused news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Kelly Ng & Emelia Tan (SGX) Edited by: 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/pcOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: The Business Times Future of Finance showcases content from leading industry players in the financial services sector about the transformational journey of finance into the digital era. What does true digitalisation look like? In order to become a digital bank of the future, one needs to understand the customer of today and the future. For more insights, we speak to Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, global consumer financial services, OCBC Bank. This episode of Future of Finance podcast is presented by OCBC Bank. Highlights: 01:07 What true digitalisation looks like and requires 02:23 What else is involved, besides technology 06:37 Challenges building hyper personalised digital experiences 09:33 The concerns of data privacy and security addressed 10:35 The necessities vs the nice-to-haves 12:18 Future trends to keep an eye on More about: OCBC Bank https://www.ocbc.com/group/gateway.page OCBC Financial Wellness Index https://www.ocbc.com/group/financial-wellness-index/understand-the-index.html OCBC Financial OneView https://www.ocbc.com/personal-banking/digital-banking/financialoneview Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg), Claressa Monteiro & Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro --- Follow Future of Finance 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 #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Is it worth paying a premium for a freehold home or one with a longer leasehold tenure? Should one avoid older leasehold private homes or older resale HDB flats, as there is risk of land lease decay? Should one buy an older home with under 60 years of land lease left because such homes are relatively cheaper? Senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses. Highlights of the podcast: 01:01 Choosing between freehold or leasehold homes (including comments from Catherine He, head of research, Colliers) 02:39 Size of premium for freehold homes (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore) 05:54 Whether luxury home buyers avoid leasehold homes  09:07 Pros and cons of buying a home with 50 years of land lease left  11:06 En bloc prospects for older private leasehold developments (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield) 13:56 HDB Sers and Vers (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research & consultancy, ERA Real Estate) Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/buying-leasehold-property-is-fine-but-freehold-status-has-niche-appeal Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim Edited by: Howie Lim --- 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/btmktfocusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.