With his entrepreneurial spirit, Malek Ali seeks gaps in the market to find a niche for himself. BFM 89.9 was founded out of his love for radio and business while studying in the UK and the US. Malek Ali entered insurtech when he acquired U For Life, Malaysia's largest online life insurance platform and rebranded it to Fi Life. Fi Life offers consumers direct, online access to immediate term life insurance coverage. In this episode, Malek shares his entrepreneurial journey after leaving universi...
Jan 28, 2021•52 min•Ep. 19
More than $35 million was lost through investment scams in 2019. What can you do to ensure that you don’t lose your hard-earned money to one? David Gerald founded the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) or SIAS to assist and educate would-be investors from being a victim of an investment scam. In this episode, David shares some common tactics used and how investing scams prey on your greed and emotions before making a quick getaway. To help you avoid investment scams, David suggests the...
Jan 14, 2021•35 min•Ep. 18
What does it take to sell a company you founded? And what can you expect after it sells? Philipp sits down with Umberto Malesci, CEO and Co-founder of Fluidmesh, a company that Cisco recently bought, to talk about how to build a business from the ground up, what actually happens when your business gets bought by a multinational corporation, M&A for small companies, and managing culture in a multinational company. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we...
Dec 30, 2020•50 min•Ep. 17
Financial independence is possible. But it takes dedication and hard work. In this episode, Philipp and Abel discuss the FIRE movement, and how Abel was able to achieve FIRE in his 40’s. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedba...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 16
How do your emotions, biases, and decisions hurt your investment decisions? In this episode, Dr Yoong and Freddy Lim talk about the decisions people make that hurt their investment outcomes, and what to be aware of so that you can make better financial decisions. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show eve...
Dec 03, 2020•55 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, Daniel Walker shares with Philipp how his desire to work and live in different countries,has led to him creating Zegal, a legal tech company. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guests to join us. Have feedback for us? Is there someone ...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, Philipp and Tushar Roy discuss how a venture capital firm operates, funding amounts, and what draws them when making a funding decision. Tushar also shares what excites him about Southeast Asia. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better for you so that we can convince great guest...
Nov 05, 2020•53 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Philipp and Jennifer Petriglieri discuss the importance of having open dialogue with your partner about money, and how to manage it together. Managing finances as a couple is not always easy but this episode explores how to navigate it. Find out more about Jennifer here . For resources on how to talk to your partner, Jennifer suggests checking out The Gottman Institute . For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you...
Oct 22, 2020•36 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Philipp and Sunita Subramoniam, APAC Head of ETF and Index Investments Sustainable at BlackRock, talk about why investing in ESG is getting even more important today not just for your financial future but also for the future of the world itself. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even...
Oct 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, Philipp and Dawn Cher aka Budget Babe talk about how you can approach creating an investment portfolio for your children. It might be to help them with the rising tertiary education fees or to give them a headstart in whatever they choose to pursue. Dawn shares with us how she approaches the topic. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than...
Sep 24, 2020•44 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Freddy and Philipp discuss how investing your savings can help you achieve financial freedom, or a comfortable retirement. They also talk about why inflation is a saver’s worst enemy, the impact of compounding over time, and how it’s easier than ever to start investing today. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it rea...
Sep 10, 2020•32 min•Ep. 9
Chief Executive Officer of CardUp, Nicki Ramsay, discusses how you can maximise your credit cards responsibly, from choosing cards that fit your lifestyle and spending patterns, to making sure that you're always on top of your monthly repayments. She also shares with us why she founded CardUp, and how CardUp helps businesses and consumers pay for large recurring expenses with their credit cards. We've also partnered with CardUp to bring you an exclusive offer. You can get $20 off your CardUp fee...
Aug 27, 2020•42 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we dive into the world of cryptocurrencies with Eric Anziani, Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com. He walks us through the history of cryptocurrencies, and how cryptocurrencies have evolved since the invention of Bitcoin. Eric also reveals why cryptocurrencies appeal to both investors and users alike. And, if you’re wondering how you can invest in cryptocurrencies, Eric shares with us some ways you can start investing. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy ...
Aug 13, 2020•42 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, Kelvin Teo, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Funding Societies, discusses how alternative investments, specifically private credit, can be a good diversifier to add to your investment portfolio. He also shares with us how Funding Societies makes P2P investing accessible to investors. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it ...
Jul 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 6
In this episode, Kelvin Teo, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Funding Societies, walks us through his entrepreneurship journey, from meeting his co-founder in university, to establishing Funding Societies as a leading peer-to-peer lending platform in South East Asia. Kelvin also shares with us some of the challenges Funding Societies faced as a startup, how he manages his team across different countries, and how you can raise funds for your own business. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast I...
Jul 23, 2020•29 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of In Your Best Interest, Anthony Arthur, Head of iShares Asia ex-Japan Wealth Distribution, BlackRock and Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of StashAway talk about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). They cover the history of ETFs, the similarities and differences between ETFs and mutual funds, and what criteria you should consider before investing in an ETF. Anthony and Freddy also share their thoughts on the potential future growth of ETFs and the emergence of them...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 4
In this episode of In Your Best Interest , Robin Tsui, Vice President of State Street SPDR ETFs and their APAC Gold Strategist and Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of StashAway talk about how to invest in Gold. Having previously worked at the World Gold Council, Robin brings to the table a wealth of knowledge about Gold investing. We uncover the importance of Gold in the financial world and why central banks are building up their Gold reserves. We also demystify what makes Gol...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 3
In this episode, Michael Borchert, Executive Director and Co-founder of Avrio Wealth sheds light on how a financial advisor can help guide you to achieve your financial goals. Drawing from his many years of experience in financial planning, Michael dives into some of the things you should consider when looking for a financial advisor. Some burning questions Michael answers in this episode include: How do you benefit from engaging with a financial advisor? What should you look out for when choosi...
Jun 25, 2020•54 min•Ep. 2
In Your Best Interest kicks off with Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of StashAway. Freddy shares with us his university experience at Monash, the early years of his career and his experience as a financial professional during the financial crisis in the past decade. This episode debunks some of the investing myths that you may have heard, such as allocating your assets based on your age, the ease of passive investing, and whether bonds are always a safe bet. If you enjoy what...
Jun 25, 2020•50 min•Ep. 1
Get ready for In Your Best Interest, a new podcast by StashAway. Every 2 weeks, your host, and Head of Financial Planning and Partnerships, Philipp Muedder, will chat with thought leaders in personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to bring you key insights to help you make better financial decisions.
Jun 12, 2020•1 min0
