The Business Times Podcasts

BT Money Hacks Ep 89: Key investment themes to act on in 2021 10:36 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at investment themes retail investors can act on in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/ BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Paras Anand, Fidelity’s Asia-Pacific chief investment officer, who explains the following: 1. Differences in Asian economic strategy when compared with countries in the West (1:00) 2. What concrete steps can retail investors take to act on this outlook? (1:51) 3. With relatively low yields, and arguably overpriced equities especially in the US, should retail investors wait for the market to cool or avoid timing the market and risk missing out on a recovery year? (5:23)  4. What are three key investment considerations for retail investors in this 'new normal' Covid-19 era? (7:30) 5. Beware of false diversification (8:59) Find out more about: Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing Fidelity's Global Market Outlook 2021: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook Fidelity's Learn About Investing: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing Listen to Ep 91 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv Ep 92 - Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/trends-for-asias-esg-investing-outlook-in-2021-and Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts fortnightly on Mondays 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 Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Mark To Market Ep 3: Opportunities and risks for stock investors in 2021 11:21 minSynopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this third episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul provides his outlook for the markets in 2021, offers some perspective on why the STI has been outpacing the S&P500, and delves into recent developments at an STI stock that has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Why tech-oriented growth stocks led the recovery last year (2:40) Synchronous global recovery lifting stocks hammered by Covid-19 (3:52) Tolerating inflation for too long could be a policy risk (5:47) Beware STI stocks suffering structurally weak profitability (6:37) Board-level focus on unlocking value remains key, despite recovery tailwind (8:27) Produced by: Ben Paul, Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us on: 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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks Podcast on: https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT Podcast on: http://bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Podcasts on: http://bt.sg/podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Money Hacks Ep 88: Protect digital financial assets and even large amounts such as 1 bitcoin 11:43 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this week's episode we look at how you can make the most out of your digital assets while making sure they stay safe and sound. BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Michael Shaulov, CEO and co-founder of digital asset security platform Fireblocks. They discuss the following: Advantages and disadvantages of dealing with digital financial assets and transfers (0:34) How mistakes in basic digital money transfers can be catastrophic (3:20) How retail customers or consumers can ensure safe crypto or digital wallet transactions (5:53) Secure technical steps to protecting digital transactions, even for large amounts such as 1 bitcoin (worth more than S$40,000 as of January 2021) (9:01) Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe to BT Money Hacks Podcast series for our new episodes fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: http://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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Money Hacks Ep 87: New digital banking opportunities for consumers, SMEs and micro enterprises 10:58 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this week's episode we look at how Singaporean consumers, as well as SMEs and micro enterprises, can benefit from digital banking services.   BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Hari Sivan, chief executive and founder of SOCASH, a fintech that allows cash withdrawals from shops instead of ATMs. They discuss the following: What is digital banking? (0:45) How digital banking helps the average consumer when it comes to more choices, as well as lower and transparent costs (1:30) Steps a Singaporean consumer can take to benefit from digital banking services in 2021 and beyond (4:03) Steps small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or micro enterprises can take, to benefit from, and prepare for, digital banking services in 2021 and beyond (6:33) Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe to BT Money Hacks Podcast series for our new episodes fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: http://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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Money Hacks Ep 86: Reasons to avoid ILPs or investment-linked insurance policies 10:53 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. In this week's episode we look at why you might want to avoid an investment-linked insurance policy, or ILP for short.    BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Christopher Tan, chief executive of Providend - a financial advisory firm -  as they discuss the following: What is an ILP? Understand mortality charges too (0:36) Where does an ILP fit in a person's portfolio, and why shouldn’t someone buy an ILP? (1:34) As you get older, especially from the age of 50, more of your premium goes into paying the mortality charge instead of investments (4:42) If ILPs aren’t the answer for many financial goals, what is a step-by-step approach towards both insurance and investment (7:35) Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe to BT Money Hacks Podcast series for our new episodes fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: http://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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Mark To Market Ep 2: Dividend-yielding stocks and Reits 12:14 minSynopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about the topic of investing in dividend-yielding stocks and real estate investment trusts (Reits). He will explore why high dividend stocks are so popular in Singapore and offer his perspective on how to invest in Reits. Analysing the total return from Singapore stocks, and why Singapore investors love dividends (1:40) Why understanding what companies do with their retained earnings is key for dividend investors (3:45) Why Singtel is losing its status as a reliable dividend-paying stock? (5:07) Where should dividend-oriented investors look for opportunity in the market? (7:20) A simple perspective on how investors should approach investing in Reits (9:08) Produced by: Ben Paul, Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us on: 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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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/pcOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Money Hacks Ep 85: How to fix money mistakes of the sandwich generation 12:00 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at how to fix the top financial planning mistakes made by the sandwich generation, typically Gen X-ers and Millennials in their 30s and 40s, and who are responsible not only for bringing up their children, but also caring for ageing parents. BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Aviva’s product and marketing director Daniel Lum as they discuss the following: What are the top two financial mistakes being made by the current sandwich generation (2:30)  Why people do not take enough risk beyond fixed deposits and bank accounts (4:45) Step-by-step plan to fix these financial mistakes (5:55) How to help your parents with their medical cover, and assess funds that deliver income rather than long-term growth (7:13) Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe to BT Money Hacks Podcast series for our new episodes fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: http://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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Money Hacks Ep 84: Making sense of the current market with BT's new podcast series 13:53 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode sees podcast editor Ernest Luis hosting The Business Times' digital editor Chris Lim and senior correspondent Ben Paul. They talk about BT's latest initiatives to help readers make better sense of their money, and make better sense of the market during this Covid-19 era. They discuss the following: More on The Business Times News Tablet Edition, where subscribers will get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (LTE) tablet with S Pen stylus included for S$39.90 a month over 30 months (1:35) Why a password-free experience resonates with BT's readers and why 10-inch tablets are the best way to "read print the new way" (3:20) BT's newly launched Mark To Market Podcast gets off to a good start (8:00) What companies and investors want to know about the market (8:35) What does the term Mark To Market actually mean? (11:30) Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion for BT News Tablet edition: http://btsub.sg/moneyhacks Subscribe to BT Mark To Market Podcast for free here: http://bt.sg/btmark2mkt Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Subscribe to BT Money Hacks Podcast series for our new episodes fortnightly on Mondays and rate us on your favourite audio apps: Channel: http://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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Mark To Market Ep 1: Why investors shouldn't ignore the underperforming Singapore market in the Covid era10:56 minSynopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about what’s driving stock markets around the world in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, and why investors shouldn’t ignore the Singapore stock market, even though its performance has been quite disappointing. Why have the S&P500 and the Nasdaq indices bounced so strongly since March? (1:02) We are not in an ordinary economic cycle, but things are improving regardless (2:08) Why was the Singapore market underperforming even before Covid-19 hit? (3:54) Singapore's leading companies are not broke, and have ample scope to unlock value (6:43) Delving into 3 companies: Sembcorp Industries, Keppel Corp and Wilmar International (7:00) Produced by: Ben Paul, Ernest Luis & Lee Kim Siang Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us on: 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: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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/pcOMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BT Money Hacks Ep 83: Demystifying ESG and sustainable investing 12:31 min Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. This week's episode looks at ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing: what is it and how do you get started? It is brought to you by UOB Asset Management (UOBAM). BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Victor Wong, senior director and head of ESG Investments at UOBAM, as he tells us more: ESG and sustainable investment is becoming the buzzword, but can investors really do well by doing good? Can ESG and sustainable investments really make you money? (2:10)  Why ESG investing is seen as "woke" and appeals to more socially-conscious millennials or Gen Z, especially those aged 25-40 (3:57) What is the scene in Asia like, including Singapore? Is there growth potential for this sector? (5:30) Three steps on how to find out more about developments in ESG and sustainable investing, and choose funds and fund managers (6:40) How UOBAM uses its proprietary news-gathering data and technology to enhance its ESG investment processes, and works with regional partners to cover the Asian scene properly (8:07) UOBAM launched Singapore's first sustainable bond fund with international asset manager Robeco earlier this year: Is this a mega-trend investors should consider? (9:40) More on UOBAM's ESG and sustainable investments: https://www.uobam.com.sg/sustainability/index.page Listen to Ep 82 (Evolving your investment portfolio for risk and liquidity): https://str.sg/Jj9t Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis Edited by: Adam Azlee Follow Money Hacks podcasts fortnightly on Mondays 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 Website: http://bt.sg/moneyhacks Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Do note: Any financial or investment information in this podcast is for use in Singapore only and is intended to be for your general information. Any particular investment or decision should only be made after consulting with a fully qualified financial adviser. --- 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: http://bt.sg/podcasts Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.