The Business Times Podcasts

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 is the Sembmarine-Keppel O&M merger happening now, after so many years of market speculation? What does it all mean for Sembmarine, and is its stock worth owning now? Ben Paul has the answers. Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:10 Announcement of merger terms triggered sell-off 03:35 Mystery of the S$500 million cash payment solved 06:18 Sembmarine shareholders will suffer NTA dilution 07:25 Merger is driven by priorities of parent companies 11:19 Determining the right moment to buy Sembmarine Produced by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) and Howie Lim 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: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks Podcast at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts at: https://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. Thanks to the current environment, millennial and Gen-Z investors - projected to inherit US$48 trillion of wealth over the next 25 years, are facing the daunting challenge of securing their own retirements. So what can this generation do and how would understanding their behaviour make institutions better able to cater to their needs? For more insights, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Carol Fong, Group CEO of CGS-CIMB Securities. Highlights of the conversation:  01:12 Why millennials are behind other generations in retirement savings 04:17 Why millennials eschew ‘traditional’ advisors 06:30 Top 5 tips for millennials to jumpstart their retirement savings 09:45 Why just relying on advice from social media is risky Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Christopher Lim 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: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.  --- 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 Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM   --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee 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. What should property investors do in the wake of the property cooling measures introduced late last year? Are homes still a good investment?  Perhaps look at commercial real estate or venture overseas. Leslie explores this and gets comments from analysts as well. Highlights of the podcast: 02:13 Prospects for Singapore homes (including comments from Dr Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Singapore) 05:58 Venture into commercial property (including comments from Tyson Yuk, associate group director, PropNex Singapore) 10:32 Logistics has strong structural drivers (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research, Singapore, Cushman and Wakefield) 13:14 Look overseas, consider Japan (including comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisors  Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion/triple-whammy-of-cooling-measures-rising-supply-and-higher-rates-can-end-up-cycle-in-home Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie Lim Edited by: Howie Lim --- Follow PropertyBT every fourth Thursday of the month here: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt 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: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.  Getting older is part of life, but has the reality of living a long life really set in? Living to a good senior age should be a welcome thing – but with some caveats. In this episode, Genevieve Cua explores this and gets insights from Kimi Oh, Prudential’s senior financial services director. This episode is brought to you by Prudential Highlights (click/tap above):  01:30 Health is a big caveat in longevity 04:27 Surveys show Singaporeans are not ready to live to 100, underestimating their life span 06:39  The must-have elements to mitigate the future cost of healthcare, according to Prudential’s Kimi Oh 08:50  Wealth planning: some broad principles to pursue 10:40 Addressing concerns about inflation and a rise in interest rates 11:51 Kimi Oh shares insights on how Singaporeans can invest with confidence 14:10 Kimi Oh’s perspective on the rate at which a retiree may withdraw from his portfolio to ensure its long-term sustainability Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) and Howie Lim Edited by: Howie Lim More about Prudential: www.prudential.com.sg 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: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.  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/podcasts PropertyBT at: http://bt.sg/btpropertybt #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Cryptocurrency, DAO, DeFi, NFT, blockchain, metaverse: these terms have been bandied about for some time but do they all fit under the Web3 umbrella?  So what are these strange new investment opportunities and should we maybe get some?  For more insights, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Ryan McNamara, Web3 and crypto editor of Benzinga. Highlights of the conversation:  01:30 True data and digital ownership 04:20 Invest in Web3 now or later when it’s mainstream? 08:40 What investing in Web3 really means 10:40 Beware the reflection fee 15:50 Why investing in Web3 is worth it Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Christopher Lim 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: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.  --- 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 Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM   --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee 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. Given global ESG assets are now on track to surpass US$53 trillion within five years, and most of these inflows have been concentrated in the equity markets, the same trend will also playing out in the fixed-income space. For more insights, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Kheng Siang Ng, Asia Pacific head of fixed income and head of Singapore at State Street Global Advisors. This episode is brought to you by State Street Global Advisors. Highlights of the conversation:  01:10 How the Asian bond market has evolved over time 03:21 Changes in the future for other Asian countries 04:50 Types of ESG approaches available to investors 07:35 Specific ESG opportunities for investors 09:20 How green premiums impact returns on green bonds 11:05 How investors can tackle greenwashing More about State Street Global Advisors: www.abf-paif.com Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Howie Lim --- Follow BT podcasts and rate us on: Channel: https://bt.sg/pcOM Apple Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcAP Spotify: https://bt.sg/pcSP Google Podcasts: http://bt.sg/pcGO Website: http://bt.sg/podcasts Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg  --- Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties. #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: The Pitch by Garage is The Business Times’ new podcast hosted by NUS Alumni Ventures co-founder Vanessa Ho. It deep dives into startups and tech and provides key business building skills from business leaders, entrepreneurs and experts. What are ‘ramen profits’ and the ‘kueh lapis strategy”? Why did Hepmil Media Group, the company behind meme site SGAG, not want investments from the get-go?  Vanessa gets the skinny from Karl Mak, CEO and co-founder, in this first episode which also features comments on Hepmil’s story from Maureen Tseng, general manager of The Hoffman Agency. Highlights of the conversation:  04:32 Inception of the ‘kueh lapis’ strategy 07:58 Bridging the interests of all stakeholders: content creators, brands and channels 11:13 The key to engaging content 17:45 Why the ‘burning and learning’ business model was not for Hepmil 22:30 Pivoting to reach conservative brands 30:53 The future of content on Web3 37:30 Content is still king but mediums must evolve (and other comments from Maureen Tseng, general manager, The Hoffman Agency)  Produced by: Vanessa Ho (podcast@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim and Ang Guang Zheng 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.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts BT Money Hacks Podcast on: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT Podcast at: http://bt.sg/wealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties. #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Listen to 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. How did the sponsor of Mapletree Commercial Trust and Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust save their proposed merger? Senior Correspondent Ben Paul gives his take and offers investment views on the two Reits.  Highlights: (click/tap above) 04:10 How Mapletree Investments made a hated merger palatable 06:47 Why the MCT-MNACT combination is arguably not a merger 07:28 Other Reit sponsors may now face higher investor expectations 08:37 Why MNACT unitholders should hold on their units for now 10:15 Investors may view MCT more positively on sponsor’s support Produced by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) and Howie Lim 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: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks Podcast at: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT Podcast at: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOMSee 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. Why is the time now for quality investing and how can this approach shield your portfolio from uncertainty, volatility and ensure growth? Correspondent Howie Lim finds out from John Cappetta, head of private banking, Asia advisor, Ninety One. This episode is brought to you by Ninety One. Highlights of the conversation:  01:10 Why quality should be a core allocation in your portfolio 04:00 The definition of quality pertaining to ‘bad’ and ‘good’ growth 05:28 Long term growth themes within quality 08:30 Biggest risks investors should look out for 10:10 How to sift through the ‘noise’ and hold the line 11:34 How much should be allocated to quality, the ‘golden ratio’ 15:15 How responsible investing ties in with the quality approach More about: Why Quality is the new core https://ninetyone.com/en/singapore/how-we-think/investing-for-a-world-of-change/quality-is-the-new-core-and-these-are-the-reasons Ninety One https://ninetyone.com/en/singapore Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Christopher Lim 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts BT Money Hacks Podcast on: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT Podcast at: http://bt.sg/wealthbt PropertyBT at: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties. #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. From private equity to whiskey, real estate to haute couture, how important is the definition of alternative investments since it’s increasingly becoming grayer? And how is their value holding up in this inflation riddled environment? Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist, chief investment office, DBS to find out.   Highlights of the conversation:  01:00 Define alternative investments as what they’re NOT 02:20 Rising interest in alternatives 04:50 HNWIs allocating more, should regular investors too? 06:15 Biggest risks of alternatives 11:15 Do we really need alternatives? Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) and Christopher Lim 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/  Website: https://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: All analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast are for your general information only. You should not rely on them in making any decision. Please consult a fully qualified financial adviser or professional expert for independent advice and verification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, SPH Media shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of or reliance on any analyses, opinions, recommendations and other information in this podcast. SPH Media accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever that may result or arise from the products, services or information of any third parties.  --- 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 Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM   --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.