For small and medium-sized enterprises, going against the big players can seem almost impossible. But what if the big players can help the SMEs to not only survive but thrive? In this week’s Money Talks, Andrea Heng sits down with Yee Wee Tang, managing director of Grab Singapore, and Xu Wenshan from SkillsFuture Singapore to share about the SkillsFuture Queen Bee networks and how industry leaders can further support SMEs. This episode is brought to you by SkillsFuture Singapore. See omnystudio....
Nov 18, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 32
From budget constraints to moving timelines and working with contractors – renovating your home can be a mentally and financially draining process. In this week’s Money Talks, Qanvast co-founder Daniel Lim shares tips on how to navigate the renovation journey without breaking the bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 11, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 31
From the suburbs of Australia to the snowy resorts in Niseko, Singaporeans are venturing overseas in search of a second property. Whether it’s an investment or to be close to your child in university, the process comes with certain costs and trade-offs. Clarice Lau, head of sales, residential (international project marketing) from Knight Frank Singapore gives Andrea Heng the lay of the land in this week’s Money Talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 04, 2024•16 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Claims limits for hospital stays and outpatient treatments will go up - but so will MediShield Life premiums. How can we maximise our MediSave, and what support is available for those who may not be able to afford the rising costs? Dr Cynthia Chen, Assistant Professor at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health sits down with Andrea Heng on this week’s Money Talks. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 28, 2024•18 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Singapore may have one of the best healthcare systems in the world, but this comes at a heavy price. In this week’s Money Talks, Dr Jeremy Lim from NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health explains how early detection of diseases may help lower your healthcare expenses in future. This podcast was produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 28
From defective home appliances to misleading product descriptions, it can be frustrating when your purchases fall short on quality. What rights do customers have when seeking compensation, and when is it all a futile exercise? Linus Ng, chairperson of the CASE Consumer Education Committee and partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw, explains if you can get your money back from errant vendors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 14, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Whether it is taking care of your parents, grandparents or a relative with needs, caregivers have been deemed the “invisible workforce”. What are some of the hidden financial and non-financial costs that come with the role? In this week’s Money Talks, Nabila Hanim shares with Andrea Heng how she manages being the primary caregiver for her ailing grandmother. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 07, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Singapore’s stock market has been in the doldrums, struggling to attract and retain listings. For such a competitive economy, why is the stock market so lacklustre? Yang Eu Jin, partner and co-head of RHTLaw Asia’s Corporate & Capital Markets Practice, tells us in this week’s Money Talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In the second of a two-part series, Love, Bonito co-founder Rachel Lim tells Andrea Heng how her family’s early financial struggles shaped her financial values and why she would advise budding entrepreneurs not to quit their day jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 24
After another record sell-off in the US stock market in early September, should investors start looking at Asian markets and sectors outside of AI? Andrea Heng sits down with Garett Lim, head of partners, Asia at SIX Financial Information and they discuss how investors can reassess their investment strategies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In this special two-part series, we sit down with Singapore’s money makers and ask them about their relationship with money. PropNex CEO Ismail Gafoor shares how his childhood shaped his attitude towards money, the number one financial rule he and his wife live by, and why it took years for him to finally enjoy spending money on himself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 09, 2024•28 min•Season 3Ep. 22
From tests to therapy, parents raising a child with special needs require additional resources and careful financial planning. How can they tap on available support? In this week’s Money Talks, Frederic Maury, parent of a special needs child, shares his experiences and advice on how parents can effectively plan for their children’s future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 02, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 21
Spending your golden years in a country with a slower pace of life or cooler climate may seem enticing, but it also requires careful financial planning. Joie Lim, Financial Services Director and private wealth consultant at Prudential, shares both financial and non-financial factors to consider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 26, 2024•17 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Studies show that Gen Alpha is set to become the generation with the greatest spending power in history. But how can parents help them cultivate the right financial habits? In this week’s Money Talks, financial coach and mother of two Gen Alpha sons, Michelle Howell, shares tips on how to teach your children about the value of money in an age of digital payments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Global financial markets were in a spin recently when the Japan's main stock index suffered its worst day in 37 years and stocks on Wall Street faced their sharpest decline in nearly two years. Eddy Loh, chief investment officer of Maybank Group Wealth Management, tells Andrea Heng what this means for economies and for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 13, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Yes, all of us have a credit score and that number gives a snapshot of your financial health. How do you find your score and make sense of it? In this episode of Money Talks, Wong Sok Quan from Credit Bureau Singapore gives a breakdown on how to read your credit score, and how it can affect your loan options and job opportunities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 05, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Legacy planning affects everyone, and being open about it can prevent a great deal of pain in the long run. From being transparent about inheritance among family members, to clearing debts, Lionel Wong, associate director of finexis advisory, shares tips on how to conduct your legacy planning smoothly. Editor's Note: This episode of Money Talks has been edited to remove an incorrect reference by our guest to CPF monies when there is no nomination. CPF funds are paid to the Public Trustee's Offic...
Jul 29, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 16
There’s never a better time to be an entrepreneur because of the widely available funding today. But who should you pitch to and what do they expect? Co-founder of Fintech Nation and adviser to NUS Alumni Ventures Vanessa Ho, shares more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Turning a business idea into reality takes grit, determination – and money. In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Tipsy Collective co-founder David Gan talks about his entrepreneurial journey – from managing startup costs to cutting losses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Singapore saw its highest surge of personal bankruptcy applications in 2023. What does it mean to be declared bankrupt? What impact can it have on your career and your future? In this episode of Money Talks, we talk to Claudia Khoo, a lawyer at Shook Lin & Bok, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 08, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Is it always safe to invest in dividend stocks? In this episode of Money Talks, UOB’s Head of Wealth Management Advisory and Strategy, Abel Lim, shares his insights on how to identify the right ones, and the risks and rewards of adding them to your portfolio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 01, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. But how do you make sure that you’re getting the most out of your mortgage? In this episode of Money Talks, CEO of Mortgage Master, David Baey, shares his insights on how to navigate the costs of home ownership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 24, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Investing in sustainable businesses is on every major fund portfolio. Where do you start when looking at green finance and what are the risks and rewards? In this episode of Money Talks, Professor Lawrence Loh from the NUS Business School is our guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2024•23 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Is it possible to insure yourself against climate change? Is personal cyber insurance a must, given that we have digital lives? In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Helen Shen, Singlife’s Group Head of Health, tells us what you need to know about supplementary insurance policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Being a freelancer may offer flexibility and freedom, but what about financial security? In this week’s Money Talks, CEO & Chief Investment Officer of MoneyOwl Chuin Ting Weber, shares tips on how freelancers can manage their money better for a financially secure future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Fixed deposits and government bonds are top choices for Singapore investors. But there are many other opportunities to grow wealth outside these tried and tested vehicles. But to do this, investor education is critical says Jo-Ann Chia, Asia Fixed Income Senior Portfolio Manager at Nikko Asset Management. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024•22 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Making a career pivot may seem scary, regardless of your age or station in life. How should you plan and manage your finances before making the leap into a new career? In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Peter Tan from Unicorn Financial Solutions shares some tips on how to navigate the change without disrupting your finances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Across Asia, stock markets have seen diverse performances. From frontier markets that offer opportunities, to emerging ones that continue to entice investors and developed markets with steady growth, what should we know before dipping our toes in? Alex Wolf, Managing Director and Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at J.P. Morgan Private Bank gives us the lay of the land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Financial abuse of vulnerable adults has been on the rise in Singapore. What are the red flags and what kind of legal and non-legal action can be taken to mitigate the impact? In this episode of Money Talks, Chong Yue-En, a lawyer and the Managing Director of Bethel Chambers LLC, gives us a breakdown of this complex issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Just as there are generous grants for workers to learn new skills, businesses too have a range of resources to tap on. Lee Hsin Chong, managing director of BNL, explains how he uses subsidies and grants to help his company and the staff improve. This episode was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, in support of Budget 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 3
