Money Mind Podcast: Recent Episodes
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From biometrics to contactless solutions, technology is changing the way we travel. What does this mean for the user experience? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Sumesh Patel, president for the Asia Pacific region at SITA, which provides IT solutions for the air transport industry.
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Asian family businesses have built great wealth – yet many do not have legacy planning in place. What does it take to pass on a successful family business, and why is it so hard to let go? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Melvyn Goh, managing partner, Succession Advisory Partners, and Derrick Yap, CEO of PBA Group.
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High returns – but also high risks. So can you make money investing in India? Sona Remesh is joined by Charu Chanana, market strategist, Saxo Markets, and James Cheo, chief investment officer, Southeast Asia, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.
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Japanese stocks are trading at levels not seen in over three decades. So is it time to be bullish on Japan, and how can you invest in the world’s third biggest economy? Sona Remesh is joined by Edward Rogers, CEO and founder of Rogers Investment Advisors in Japan, and Cheng Chye Hsern, head of investment at Providend in Singapore.
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Is artificial intelligence or AI coming for your job? And how can you make sure you’re not replaced at the office? Sona Remesh finds out if AI is friend or foe at the workplace. Joining her are Damien Joseph, associate dean from the Nanyang Business School, and Jin Hian Lee, founder of AI start-up Evie.ai.
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If the metaverse is the future of the Internet, how can you get a head start in setting up your own space in it? And what are the risks and opportunities of investing in digital real estate? Dawn Tan’s guest is Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault, a virtual construction firm that helps brands build their presence in the metaverse.
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Private rental prices in Singapore surged by 29.7 percent in 2022, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Will this growth continue – and could there be any respite for tenants? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Alan Cheong, executive director, research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.
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The clock is ticking on the United States national debt time bomb. So what’s at stake – and why does it matter for you and your wallet? Jonathan Peeris finds out from Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank, and Sim Moh Siong, currency strategist, Bank of Singapore.
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Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris.
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How do you manage your finances when everyday items double or triple in price? This has been the ongoing struggle in Sri Lanka, where inflation continues to hit double digit figures. Sona Remesh hears from Sri Lankan hotelier Dmitri Cooray, deputy managing director, Jetwing Hotels.
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Where will Singapore property prices go, after the government imposed higher stamp duties to cool the property market? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Christine Sun, senior vice president of research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, and Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex Realty.
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He runs one of the world’s best-known travel platforms and is on the road for over eight months each year. So what are Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern’s top travel hacks to help you save money on your bookings? He shares his tips with Dawn Tan.
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What’s the safest safe haven investment right now, and can safe haven investments fail? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer at Stashaway, and Vasu Menon, executive director of investment strategy at OCBC Bank.
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Investing is an art – but did you know art is also an investment? And not just any investment, but the top performing passion investment of 2022, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index. So how can you get into the world of art investment, and is it just about buying the pieces you like? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Wang Zineng, founder of Art Agenda, and Stephanie Gee, a longstanding art collector who is also a wealth manager for ultra high net worth clients.
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Is your money safe? You may have been wondering about your deposits after a series of bank runs in the US and the emergency rescue of Credit Suisse. While the crisis has abated for now, the banking turmoil could still hit your pocket. Jonathan Peeris’ guests are Samuel Rhee, chairman and chief investment officer, Endowus, and Lim Yuen, chief investment strategist of Lion Global Investors.
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When businesses and consumers go digital, the cyber crooks follow as well. So what are the new digital threats in the post-pandemic world? Sona Remesh is joined by Gene Yu, founder and CEO of Blackpanda, Stephen Topliss, vice president of fraud and identity strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Feixiang He, adversary intelligence research lead at Group-IB.
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The fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves around the world. Is this the start of more bad news, and what happens next? Sona Remesh speaks with Eugene Ng, co-founder of fintech startup, Open Eden.
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China is the investing destination you cannot afford to ignore – but what do you need to know about investing there, as the economy hits a turning point? Jonathan Peeris sits down with David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor.
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Why does it matter where and how much big corporations pay in corporate tax, and what’s it got to do with Singapore’s attractiveness as a place to invest? Sona Remesh asks tax expert Sivakumar Saravan what are the five things you need to know about the Base Erosion Profit Shifting initiative, or BEPS.
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Over US$100b of market value wiped out, and question marks over the future of one of India’s best-known business names. Do Adani’s troubles make India less investable – and is there a silver lining to the scandal? Sona Remesh finds out the five things you need to know about the Adani crisis. Her guest is Charu Chanana, market strategist at Saxo Markets in Singapore.
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As Big Tech continues to slim down its workforces, which are the sectors hiring tech workers? Sona Remesh is joined by Taimur Baig, chief economist at DBS Bank, and Faizal Yahya, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies.
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After posting declines in 2022, could Singapore REITs and property stocks be in for a rebound this year? Sona Remesh is joined by Vijay Natarajan, vice president of real estate and REITs, equity research, at RHB Singapore, and Gabriel Yap, executive chairman of investment firm, GCP Global.
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After a rollercoaster year in 2022, commodities are forecast to rebound in 2023. None more strongly than gold, which many analysts think could hit record highs this year. So what do you need to know about investing in gold – and how is it different from other investments? Jonathan Peeris speaks to Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association.
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Flying on private jets isn’t just for the rich and famous. The sector became one of aviation’s growth spots during the pandemic – and this looks set to continue, even as commercial aviation takes off in a big way. So is flying on a private jet just about the caviar and champagne? Jonathan Peeris met his guest Ian Moore, chief commercial officer, Vistajet, on board one of the world’s largest business jets.
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With inflation, rate hikes, and recession risks still on the horizon, 2023 is looking to be another volatile year for investors. So what should be the top priorities in your financial planning playbook? Join Jonathan Peeris and his guests, Loo Cheng Chuan, founder of the 1M65 Movement, Samuel Rhee, chairman and chief investment officer, Endowus, and financial blogger Dawn Cher.
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Depression and anxiety cost the global economy over US$1 trillion a year in lost productivity. So how can workplaces make happier workers? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Colyn Chua, head of Jardines MINDSET, Peta Latimer, CEO, Mercer Singapore, and Ragy Thomas, founder and CEO of Sprinklr.
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As the clock winds down on 2022, how can you get a headstart on your financial health in the new year and beyond? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend, tells Dawn Tan the five money moves you need to make before the end of 2022 – as well as the one money move you shouldn’t be making.
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What does it take for a data centre to go green – and why does it matter to consumers? Jonathan Peeris finds out the five things you need to know about sustainable data centres. He is joined by Leong Yee May, managing director, South Asia, Equinix, and Dale Lai, research analyst, DBS Bank.
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Malaysia’s new leader Anwar Ibrahim faces a bulging in-tray as he starts his term as the country’s 10th prime minister. Can he tackle domestic rice bowl issues, keep international investors happy and his unity government on an even keel? Join Dawn Tan and her guests, Qarrem Kassim, analyst at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia, Heikal Rosnan, deputy managing director of Bower Group Asia, and Julia Goh, senior economist at UOB Malaysia.
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There’s been a string of layoffs in the tech sector around the world. Why is this happening and will the contagion spread? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Yorlin Ng, chief operating officer of Momentum Works and head of Momentum Academy, and James Tan, managing partner of Quest Ventures.
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Is the crypto winter turning into an ice age after the collapse of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges? Sona Remesh finds out the five things investors need to know about fall of FTX. Her guests on this podcast are Eugene Ng, co-founder of blockchain-based company OpenEden, Antonio Fatas, economist at INSEAD, and Jim Rogers, investor and author.
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As Chinese president Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the world’s second biggest economy, should investors be relooking the risks and rewards of investing in China? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Bernard Aw, economist for Asia Pacific at Coface; and Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
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What are the hot button economic issues, as Malaysia prepares to head to the polls on November 19? And how will the outcome of the vote affect investor confidence? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Suhaimi Ilias, chief economist, Maybank Investment Banking Group; Kevin Zhang, senior research officer, ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute; and Heng Chip Hian, CEO, clickTRUE Malaysia.
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Money matters are top on the minds of voters as the United States goes to the polls on November 8th. How will the results of these midterm elections impact markets and investment decisions in Asia? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Angela Mancini from Control Risks and Vasu Menon from OCBC Bank.
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Ransomware attacks are on the rise and no business is immune. Find out the five things you need to know to protect yourself and your business. Sona Remesh’s guests are David Koh, chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; and John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos.
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You’ve been hearing about the energy crunch and counting the cost of rising prices. Why is this happening and how will it change where energy supplies come from in the future? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Stefanie Holtze-Jen, chief investment officer for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank International; and David Broadstock, senior research fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore.
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It’s the most closely watched political event on China’s national calendar this year – and it could also be a turning point for the Chinese economy. Sona Remesh previews the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress with her guests, Victor Shih, associate professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, and Rory Green, head of China and Asia Research at TS Lombard.
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A migration of millionaires is taking place – and for many, the destination of choice is Singapore. What do they bring to the local economy, and could a wealth tax slow down the momentum? Sona Remesh puts these questions to Ryan Lin, director at Bayfront Law in alliance with Nishamura and Asahi; Sivakumar Saravan, senior partner at Crowe Singapore; and Annie Koh, senior advisor at the Business Families Institute.
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Sri Lanka is stuck in a political and economic crisis – the worst since independence over seven decades ago. What will it take for the island to get on the road to recovery? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Anushka Wijesinha, co-founder, Centre for a Smart Future; Sagarika Chandra, director, Asia Pacific Sovereigns, Fitch Ratings; and Sid Dassanaike, managing partner, Untitled Untold.
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Digital retail banks have made their debut on the Singapore banking scene. So what makes them different from traditional banks – and should you put your money in a digital bank? Sona Remesh is joined by Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank; Reuben Lai, head of regional office at GXS Bank; and Leong Chuo Ming, partner, Withers KhattarWong.
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Why is China’s economy in trouble, and what can Beijing do to fix the slowdown? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Tommy Xie, head of greater China research at OCBC Bank, and Shirley Yu, senior practitioner fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.
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We couldn’t get enough of them during the pandemic – but now the semiconductor industry is facing a downturn. Why does this matter and should you be worried? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Andy Li, senior semiconductors and technology analyst at CreditSights, and Tim Uy, economist at Moody’s Analytics.
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What happens to shopping, when the physical world meets the digital? Jonathan Peeris finds out if the metaverse will spark a retail revolution or if it is an idea ahead of its time. Joining him are Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO, Zuckerberg Media; and Daryl Ho, senior investment strategist, DBS Bank.
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Who will be the winners and losers in Singapore’s tight labour market? And what are the 3 key “R” words that businesses need to keep in mind? Jonathan Peeris hears from Nilay Khandelwal, managing director, Michael Page Singapore and Ang Yuit, vice president of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises.
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Property buyers in China are refusing to make their mortgage payments for unfinished or stalled projects. How will this affect the Chinese economy – and should Asia worry? Sona Remesh finds out from her guests, Tommy Wu, lead China economist, Oxford Economics, and Gary Ng, senior economist, Asia Pacific, Natixis.
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Mortgage rates in Singapore are rising – so should you be rethinking buying an investment property? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Desmond Sim, CEO, Edmund Tie, and Vijay Natarajan, real estate and REITs analyst at RHB Singapore.
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Inflation at decades-long highs, warnings of recession, and no end to the conflict in Ukraine. What do you need to know about investing during uncertain economic and geopolitical times? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Vasu Menon, executive director, investment strategy, OCBC Bank and Eddy Loh, chief investment officer, Maybank Group Wealth Management
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Cancelled flights, long delays and lost luggage – flying has become a nightmare for many travelers in Europe and the United States. What’s causing the summer travel chaos – and could something like this happen in Asia when the region fully opens? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Subhas Menon, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines, and aviation analyst Shukor Yusof, founder, Endau Analytics.
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The energy crunch in Asia is sending prices to record levels. Will your bills continue to rise, and is there anything governments can do about it? Sona Remesh is joined by David Broadstock, senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore’s Energy Studies Institute, and Alvin Liew, senior economist at UOB.
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Gold is a traditional safe haven asset, so why has its price remained flat this year, despite economic and geopolitical volatility? Jonathan Peeris hears from Andrew Naylor, regional CEO, APAC (ex-China), at the World Gold Council, and Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist at State Street SPDR ETFs.
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Where should you be putting your money in a bear market? Jonathan Peeris gets investment tips from Stefanie Holtze-Jen, chief investment officer for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank International Private Bank, and Sani Hamid, director of wealth management (economy and strategy) at Financial Alliance.
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When you’re teaching children about managing money, why do you need to go beyond saving and budgeting? Sona Ramesh gets answers from her guests, Dawn Cher, the financial blogger also known as SG Budget Babe, and Audrey Tan, founder of Playmoolah, a start-up which teaches children about finance.
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Southeast Asia is home to 35 unicorns – companies with a valuation of US$1 billion dollars. How does a start-up turn into a unicorn? Money Mind’s Jonathan Peeris speaks to Vinnie Lauria, founding partner at Golden Gate Ventures, Kiren Kumar, deputy chief executive for development at the Infocomm Media Development Authority and Marcus Tan, co-founder of Carousell.
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Countries around the world are limiting or banning food exports. Will this rising protectionism spark a food security crisis? And is there anything consumers can do? Sona Remesh is joined by Rob Subbaraman, head of global macro research at Nomura, and Sonia Akter, assistant professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
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Singapore’s home loan rates have more than doubled in 2022. As the US continues to raise interest rates to battle sky-rocketing inflation, what should home owners and property investors do next? Jonathan Peeris speaks to Clive Chng, Associate Director at Redbrick Mortgage Advisory and Christopher Tan, CEO of wealth advisory firm Providend to find out.
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The collapse of the TerraUSD stablecoin and Luna tokens has shaken investor confidence in cryptocurrencies. But even after an estimated US$300 billion loss in market value across the crypto market, some say it is a good time to get invested. Jonathan Peeris speaks to Zann Kwan, board member from the Association of Cryptocurrency Enterprises and Start-ups Singapore (ACCESS) and Zennon Kapron, Director of Fintech Research and consulting firm, Kapronasia.
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China’s economy is feeling the full brunt of its zero-COVID strategy, as lockdowns and restrictions slam the brakes on consumption, production, and employment. With no sign of any letup in the policy, is the worst still to come? How will this slowdown affect businesses and economies in Asia? Could abandoning a zero-COVID policy create a different set of problems? Tommy Wu, Lead China Economist at Capital Economics and Shirley Yu, Senior Fellow at the Ash Center, Harvard Kennedy School, give their assessment.
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A shortage of cooking oil around the world is fuelling food inflation. And it’s made worse by rising food protectionism around the world, as countries ban key commodity exports to safeguard domestic supplies. Kicking off a new season, Money Mind looks at how Indonesia’s ban on palm oil exports will impact consumers and businesses. Are such restrictions a sign that something is wrong with the global food supply chain – and what can be done to fix it? Join Money Mind’s Sona Remesh and her guests, Radhika Rao, Senior Economist at DBS Bank, and Avtar Sandu, Senior Commodities Manager at Phillip Nova.
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When conflict breaks out between nations, should investors be spooked? Or as the saying goes, should you “buy on the sound of cannons”? How does geopolitical uncertainty affect markets, and what’s different about the current headwinds? Join Money Mind’s Sona Remesh and her guests, Sani Hamid, Director, Wealth Management at Financial Alliance, and Tony Raza, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy at UOB Asset Management.
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After years of easy money, interest rates are set to rise across the world. How will it affect the markets, and what does it mean for you and your money? And who will be the winners and losers? Find out how to re-calibrate your portfolio with Money Mind’s Sona Remesh and her guests, Chris Brankin, CEO of TD Ameritrade Singapore, and Ben Charoenwong, assistant professor at the Department of Finance, NUS Business School.
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Where are the sectors and regions where investors can look for yield in 2022? Will inflation hit investors’ pockets and portfolios? And what are the headwinds you should brace yourself for? Join Jonathan Peeris and his guests, Sanjay Mathur, chief economist for Southeast Asia and India at ANZ, and James Cheo, chief investment officer, Southeast Asia, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth Management, on where to put your money in 2022.
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When should you start planning for life after employment? What’s the number one thing you need to do before you can retire securely? And why you need not just a pay cheque, but also a “play” cheque. Jonathan Peeris goes through the essential retirement planning checklist with Vincent Chan of Fullerton Fund Management, and Carlos Lee of the Insurance and Financial Practitioners Association of Singapore.
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In turbulent times, investors look for safe havens. And one liquid asset that is attracting attention is whisky. In fact, rare whisky is an alternative asset whose performance has outstripped the S&P 500 over the past few years. Should you be investing in whisky, or drinking it? Jonathan Peeris has a spirited discussion with Ho Chun Wing, whisky specialist at Rarefinds Worldwide, and Felipe Schrieberg, who writes extensively about whisky.
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Crimes related to cryptocurrency investments are on the rise in Singapore. Between 2018 and 2020, investors in Singapore lost around S$29 million to fraud and cheating in cryptocurrency investments. The number of police reports related to such investments has also more than tripled. How do you avoid being caught in a cryptocurrency scam? Money Mind’s Jonathan Peeris speaks to Hong Qi Yu from crypto exchange, Tokenize Xchange, and a crypto investor who lost almost all her life savings in an investment scheme that went wrong.
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Esports, or competitive gaming, is on track to be a billion-dollar industry. And Asia is where the action is, with forecasts of double-digit growth in the ASEAN region. What are the rewards – and risks – of investing in this sector? And why should you pay attention, even if you’re not a gamer yourself? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Lau Kin Wai, co-founder of Esports Players League, and Kelvin Wong, market analyst at CMC Markets.
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It is said to be a new way of handling money that’s cheaper, faster and provide higher yields. But what exactly is decentralised finance or DeFi for short? What do investors need to know about the benefits and risks? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks with Shane Ai, head of R&D at ByBit, a cryptocurrency exchange and Zann Kwan, co-founder of Bitcoin Exchange and decentralised protocol, Deodi.
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If work is done at home and is largely online, what happens to the Central Business District? What will office buildings look like after the pandemic? Money Mind’s Jonathan Peeris speaks with Professor Sing Tien Foo, Director of the Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies at the National University of Singapore and Vijay Natarajan, assistant vice-president for real estate at RHB Securities.
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They have been breaking records on Wall Street in 2021 and could be making their way to major Asian bourses later this year. So why are billions of dollars going into SPACs or Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, and what do you need to know if you’re thinking of putting your money into them? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Martin Hennecke, Asia Investment Director, St. James's Place Wealth Management, and Alvin Chow, CEO of financial education company Dr Wealth.
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Why is “too perfect” sometimes a bad thing? And how do you come up with a brand story when your customers value authenticity and community? Find out how businesses can tap into and win the fast-growing and lucrative millennial consumer market. Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Jörg Dietzel, adjunct faculty at SMU Lee Kong Chian School of Business; Althea Lim, group CEO and co-founder of digital talent agency Gushcloud International; and Marcus Ho, managing director of digital marketing agency Brew Interactive.
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NFTs, or non-fungible tokens are a hot trend in the worlds of tech, finance and art. So why are people paying millions of dollars for these digital assets? Are they an emerging asset class, or the latest bubble in the tech world? And what do investors need to know, if they want to put their money into NFTs? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Kelvin Goh, head of wealth advisory at OCBC Bank, and Anndy Lian, blockchain expert and an advisor board member of Hyundai DAC.
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US equity markets are on a tear, with the S&P 500 rising over 70 per cent since its low in March 2020, and the NASDAQ doubling. Elsewhere, Tesla’s market cap has skyrocketed, Bitcoin prices have surged, and Reddit traders pushed GameStop’s stock to dizzying heights. Is market exuberance frothing over and a meltdown imminent? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Stuart Rumble, multi asset investment director at Fidelity International, and Ben Charoenwong, assistant professor at the Department of Finance, NUS Business School.
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Interest rates are at historical lows and expected to remain this way for some time. Who are the winners and losers, and how do you plan your finances to take advantage of the near zero rates? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Vasu Menon, executive director of investment strategy at OCBC Bank, and Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend.
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Aviation has been one of the worst-affected sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the arrival of the first vaccines, is there now light at the end of the tunnel for the industry around the world? Money Mind’s Chubby Jayaram Singh speaks to Jeffrey Goh, CEO, Star Alliance, and aviation consultant Brendan Sobie to get their assessment.
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