The Business Times Podcasts

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this episode of Money Hacks, correspondent Howie Lim speaks with Robin Lee, CEO and co-founder of HelloGold who gives his rather unconventional take on gold. Highlights (click/tap above):  01:10 Why Warren Buffet is wrong about gold 02:45 ‘Safe haven’ an Anglo Saxon concept? 04:50 Gold’s inherent attraction: it goes through cycles 06:50 Beware the short lived ‘flight to safety' 07:40 Type of gold products to get into 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: http://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: http://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: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT Podcast: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT Podcast: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts on: 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.  In this 11th episode of WealthBT, wealth editor Genevieve Cua talks about the challenge of retirement income and presents workable options. Highlights (click/tap above):  01:22 Why securing a retirement income is challenging 03:47 CPF Life, the most attractive retirement income plan around 06:33 Supplementing CPF Life with retirement income insurance products: par plans 08:24 Still on insurance: investment-linked option 11:10 Putting together a portfolio of equities, fixed income and multi-asset funds: some broad principles Produced by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim Follow Wealth BT 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 PropertyBT Podcast: https://bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts at: http://bt.sg/podcasts #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that physical offices continue to be relevant despite the rise of remote working and that Grade A spaces will outperform.  It also features the take of property analysts’ on the future of Singapore’s office buildings. Highlights (click/tap above): 01:06 The relevance of physical offices and the continued flight to quality in the office property market (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield) 04:15 Aggressively cutting office rental expense? (including comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisor) 07:05 Do poorer grade office buildings have a future? (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty) 10:09 Looking forward to having talent work in great office spaces and the return of vibrancy to the CBD  Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/pandemic-wary-workers-to-drive-demand-for-grade-a-space-as-they-gradually-return-to 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://bt.sg/podcasts 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/podcasts  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.See 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. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that physical offices continue to be relevant despite the rise of remote working and that Grade A spaces will outperform.  It also features the take of property analysts’ on the future of Singapore’s office buildings. Highlights (click/tap above): 01:06 The relevance of physical offices and the continued flight to quality in the office property market (including comments from Wong Xian Yang, head of research Singapore, Cushman & Wakefield) 04:15 Aggressively cutting office rental expense? (including comments from Christine Yu, CEO, International Property Advisor) 07:05 Do poorer grade office buildings have a future? (including comments from Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy, ERA Realty) 10:09 Looking forward to having talent work in great office spaces and the return of vibrancy to the CBD  Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/pandemic-wary-workers-to-drive-demand-for-grade-a-space-as-they-gradually-return-to Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) & Howie 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ 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 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this 113th episode of Money Hacks, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Ethan McMahon, an economist from Chainalysis, on whether non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a viable investment instrument. Highlights (click/tap above) 01:15 Are NFTs speculative? 03:55 Can the NFT market get any hotter? 05:25 Yet explored NFT-use cases 07:45 How to navigate this volatile market 08:30 What regulation to expect in 2022 Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Howie Lim and Hadyu Rahim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: http://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: http://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 on: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Podcasts on: https://bt.sg/pcOM --- For more on personal finance, go to: bt.sg/moneyplaybookSee 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. In this 16th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into why the latest real estate investment trust (Reit) mergers seem to be facing resistance, and responds to criticism of his column by the manager of Ara Logos Logistics Trust. Highlights (click/tap above) 01:30 Proxy advisers, activist investors objecting to latest Reit mergers 03:28 ALog’s manager hits back at a Mark To Market commentary 07:37 Fundamental problem with Reit mergers: Conflicted managers  09:25 Investor attitudes, market conventions and customs are changing 11:26 Reit managers, sponsors should get ahead of investor expectations 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ 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 BT Podcasts at: https://bt.sg/pcOM #BTPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this 112th episode of Money Hacks, correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist, chief investment office, DBS, about the investment outlook for 2022 and how a robust portfolio can weather uncertainty. Highlights (click/tap above):  01:22 Top issue of concern when investing in 2022 02:27 Time IN the market is still your best bet 05:08 Difference in speed of policy tightening across the globe 07:22 Is a transitional global economy the perfect opportunity? 11:27 Deploy cash and build resilient portfolios Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Howie Lim and Hadyu Rahim Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every first and third Monday of the month, and rate us on: Channel: http://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: http://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 on: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt WealthBT Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Podcasts on: 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. This episode focuses on the pros and cons of investing in sustainable healthcare and how this much overlooked sector has some real opportunities for growth and profit.  Correspondent Howie Lim hosts Nathalie Flury and Michael Schröter, co-heads of Sustainable Healthcare Equity at HSBC Asset Management. This episode is brought to you by HSBC: www.business.hsbc.com.sg/sustainability  Highlights (click/tap above): 01:12 Markers which indicate healthcare innovators are the real deal 02:38 Emerging diagnostic themes worth looking into 04:21 The evolving telehealth sector  06:20 What’s making health economic sense 08:19 What a robust sustainable healthcare portfolio looks like 09:16 Pros and cons of sustainable healthcare investing 10:50 Due diligence on the part of investors In the previous episode - brought to you by HSBC - Howie Lim finds out what this overlooked investment sector entails and why you need to be involved now: https://omny.fm/shows/the-business-times-podcasts-1/fixing-the-broken-healthcare-investment-model-bt-p More about: Returns from sustainable healthcare investing https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/sustainable-healthcare-healthy-returns-retail Fixing the broken healthcare investment model https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/news-and-insights/fixing-the-broken-healthcare-investment-model-sg-retail Responsible investing for sustainable healthcare https://www.assetmanagement.hsbc.com.sg/en/individual-investor/about-us/responsible-investing/global-equity-sustainable-healthcare Produced by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim --- 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ 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 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 Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthBT, and sponsored series. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that private homes in Singapore are not far too expensive. It also features property analysts’ takes on the affordability of private homes and the impact of the latest property cooling measures. Highlights (click/tap above): 00:58 Leslie's take on why private home prices are not way too high given income growth among other factors (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore) 04:16 Looking at affordability of homes, including suggestions on where to find more affordable private homes (includes comments from Wong Siew Ying, head, research and content, Propnex Realty) 07:26 Impact of cheap credit and the property cooling measures (includes comments from Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Group) 10:56 Can private ownership aspirations be met in a global city like Singapore? (includes comments from Dr. Lee Nai Jia, deputy director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore) Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/singapore-private-homes-arent-as-pricey-as-they-seem Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Ernest Luis Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim --- 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ 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 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: Get insights from The Business Times on all things Singapore property, to help you in your property investment journey from senior correspondent Leslie Yee and industry players. In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee discusses his article arguing that private homes in Singapore are not far too expensive. It also features property analysts’ takes on the affordability of private homes and the impact of the latest property cooling measures. Highlights (click/tap above): 00:58 Leslie's take on why private home prices are not way too high given income growth among other factors (includes comments from Leonard Tay, head of research, Knight Frank Singapore) 04:16 Looking at affordability of homes, including suggestions on where to find more affordable private homes (includes comments from Wong Siew Ying, head, research and content, Propnex Realty) 07:26 Impact of cheap credit and the property cooling measures (includes comments from Dr. Tan Tee Khoon, country manager, PropertyGuru Group) 10:56 Can private ownership aspirations be met in a global city like Singapore? (includes comments from Dr. Lee Nai Jia, deputy director, Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies, National University of Singapore) Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/singapore-private-homes-arent-as-pricey-as-they-seem Produced by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg), Howie Lim & Ernest Luis Edited by: Howie Lim & Hadyu Rahim --- 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 SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://bt.sg/podcasts 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/podcasts  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.