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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 26, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 14, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 07, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 inves...
Sep 27, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 02, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 21, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 31, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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. See omnystudio.com...
May 04, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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...
Apr 26, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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. See omnystudio.com/...
Apr 12, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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 Dep...
Mar 15, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 08, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 01, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
