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.  Can this bearish week end on a better note? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:27 SGX’s wrap for the week 06:11 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 09:59 What investors should consider and note 17:26 Earnings season kicks off Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Raphael Lim & 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 at: http://bt.sg/pcOMSee 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. Why has the market reacted so negatively to SATS’s proposed acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services and what could the company have done differently? Ben Paul finds out. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:43 SATS struggling to address anticipation of a big rights issue 07:16 Acquisition would enlarge SATS, and make it more resilient 09:27 Market clearly doubts the assertions about EPS accretion 12:21 Investors unlikely to return until there is more clarity on deal 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/btmktfocusSee 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 has optimism in markets fizzled this week? Claressa Monteiro finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 02:14 SGX’s wrap for the week 04:39 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 07:34 What investors should consider 11:24 Company specific news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Tay Peck Gek & 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 at: http://bt.sg/pcOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Wines’ clear capital preservation across the pandemic and its outperformance in 2021 may mean wine could very well be your hedge against inflation. But how’s it been doing so far in 2022 and will these volatile times have an adverse effect?  Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Anthony Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Vinovest to find out. Highlights of the conversation:  01:53 Collectible, age-worthy and investment grade wines 06:20 A ‘wasting’ asset? 08:08 Collecting for passion vs. profits 09:09 Wine prices outpacing inflation 12:12 Outlook for wine investing is good 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: 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   --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee 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.  How is impact investing different from ESG investing and how much of a difference can your capital make? Genevieve speaks to Evelyn Yeo, head of Asia Investments from Pictet Wealth Management Asia. This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management. Highlights (click/tap above):  02:37 Differences between impact investments and ESG 05.35 A framework to measure impact 07:57 Spectrum of sustainable investments 09:57 Why private clients gravitate towards impact investments 13:32 Sustainable real estate  15:15 Factors to set risk/return expectations Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim More about: Impact Investing https://perspectives.group.pictet/sustainability/the-rise-of-impact-investing ESG labelled bonds https://perspectives.group.pictet/responsible-future/a-beginner-s-guide-to-esg-labelled-bonds Philanthropic capital https://perspectives.group.pictet/sustainability/better-together---aligning-investment-and-philanthropic-capital- 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 #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.  What factors are providing continuous sentiment drivers in global markets? Find out with correspondent Howie Lim. Highlights of the podcast: 02:03 SGX’s wrap for the week 08:05 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 12:19 Highlights from the Singapore market 20:30 What to track for the first week of the new month Notable company specific news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Yong Jun Yuan & Geoff Howie (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 at: http://bt.sg/pcOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts Leasing activity and investment sales activity for good grade office buildings in the Central Business District is strong. Is optimism justified? What are the risks? What are the prospects for Singapore’s office market and what will differentiate the winners from the losers? Leslie finds out. Highlights of the podcast: 01:47 Performance of the office property market (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Real Estate) 04:29 Zeroing in on Grade A space in the CBD (including comments from Catherine He, head of research, Colliers) 07:19 Threats posed by economic weakness and remote working 12:15 Singapore’s attractiveness to businesses and talent (including comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore) 14:15 Investment sales activity    Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/temper-the-optimism-in-singapore-office-buildings 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 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  Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg See 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.  Remerging fears of recession dominate markets. Find out why with Claressa Monteiro. Highlights of the podcast: 02:10 SGX’s wrap for the week 06:23 Insight from BT’s newsdesk 08:43 Best and worst performers 10:03 Singapore news which drove markets 13:15 Notable company specific news Produced by: Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg), Janice Lim & 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 at: http://bt.sg/pcOMSee 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. What might have motivated minority holders of FHT’s stapled securities to vote against the proposed privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust and now what? Ben Paul finds out. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:34 Privatisation was proposed to address poor performance 07:28 Why minority investors might have voted against the deal 09:33 FHT appears to be suffering from flaws in its overall strategy  11:49 Broad reconstitution of FHT’s portfolio could be necessary  Produced by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro 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/btmktfocusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Which collectibles don’t suffer in higher-inflation regimes? Many have become lucrative in recent years but only some are good hedges against inflation. For more insights, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Nannette Hechler-Fayd’herbe, Chief Investment Officer for the EMEA region and Global Head Economics & Research of Credit Suisse. Highlights of the conversation: 02:04 Collectibles not just for the wealthy 03:30 Impact of inflation on collectibles 06:35 Importance of categorisation; some categories don’t respond to inflation 11:23 Invest for passion or profits?  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: 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   --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.