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Is US exceptionalism a myth, or simply a premium price for unparalleled performance? Is it time to diversify your portfolio beyond Uncle Sam's shadow? Howie Lim finds out from experts if the future of investing lies elsewhere. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:20 Why US exceptionalism is being questioned 03:51 US tech dominance 06:57 Why diversification now 10:06 Alternatives to US assets --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO, Saxo Singapore and Rahul Ghosh, portfolio specialist for global equity, T. Rowe Price Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Unlock smarter investing with core-satellite strategies! Learn how to build a stable foundation and seize opportunities with tactical bets. Howie Lim speaks to Amanda Ong from Arta Finance and Samuel Rhee from Endowus for all the tricks. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 00:47 Only for institutional investors? 03:01 Understanding core and satellite strategies 06:10 Practical tips for retail investors 09:24 Balancing and rebalancing --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Amanda Ong, CEO, Arta Finance Singapore and Samuel Rhee, co-founder, chairman and chief investment officer of Endowus Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are data centres worth investing in? They seem such a large concept but are, apparently, quite a steady return on investment! And the APAC market is blowing up. Howie Lim finds out from the experts where the opportunities are. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:01 How retail investors can participate 04:59 The risks and rewards 08:36 The hidden risks and rewards 09:54 Criteria for successful operators --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Daphne Tan, head of business development, CMC Markets and Shun Endo, head of data centre, capital markets, Asia Pacific, CBRE Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early financial education can empower children to avoid debt and parental mistakes, fostering financial independence. But how early is early and how do you rectify the mistakes you've made and ensure your kids don't pick that up? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:10 Good habits are better than good intentions 03:20 Kids don't learn from lectures 05:30 Can kids grasp compounding? 09:00 Financially reset yourself? --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Dawn Cher, author & founder of SG Budget Babe; and Janice See, financial literacy educator with Junior Achievement Singapore Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stablecoins promise fast, cheap, borderless money transfers—but can they also be part of your investment strategy? With Singapore and Hong Kong rolling out new regulations, interest is heating up.  In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim talks to Amy Zhang from Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke from Saxo to unpack what stablecoins are, how they're used today, and why regulation is key.  Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:06 Stablecoins = US dollar? 04:10 Regulatory risks of stablecoins 07:22 Easiest way to move money? 10:09 Stablecoins' role in a portfolio --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Amy Zhang, head of APAC at Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke, investment strategist at Saxo Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim  A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing in private markets can help reduce overall portfolio volatility, as they tend to have a lower correlation with public markets. Sure sounds good but what are the hidden complexities to look out for before you take the plunge? Howie Lim finds out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:13 Are private assets available to retail investors? 04:36 More governance and transparency for the private market 08:10 Hidden complexities revealed 12:01 Democratising the private market --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Ritesh Ganeriwal, managing director and head of investments and advisory at Syfe Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at : bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the sudden Midas touch? Blame it on global uncertainty. But gold, it's not just for pirates and pharaohs anymore! This lustrous metal has been having a moment, shining brighter than a supernova in 2024 but at about $3300 an ounce, have retail investors missed the boat? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:13 Why gold has gained ground 04:26 Have you missed the boat? 08:16 Are there gold alternatives? 11:43 Gold investing strategies --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer, StashAway; Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist, State Street Global Advisors; and Fan Shaokai, head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & global head of Central Banks, World Gold Council Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Keep calm and stay invested”, they say. That’s easier said than done. In fact, long-term investing is suddenly under fire because of the uncertainty surrounding markets these days. So should we cut and run or stay the course? Howe Lim speaks to the experts to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:04 The viability of long-term investing 04:15 Misconceptions of long-term investing 08:16 What to invest in the long term 11:57 Should we rethink time horizon or rebalance? --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Yee Shen Hao, financial services manager, Phillip Securities; and Tan Chin Yu, lead of Advisory Team, Providend Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think crypto’s just for tech bros and meme coin gamblers? Think again.  In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim digs into the surprisingly high crypto adoption rates in Singapore with Coinbase’s Hassan Ahmed and crypto communications professional Deborah Tan-Pink.  From common misconceptions and beginner mistakes to why stablecoins might just be the sneaky MVPs, we break down what new investors need to know. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 03:23 Top crypto assets in Singapore 05:22 How much crypto in a portfolio 09:18 Crypto’s volatility 11:16 How global uncertainty will affect crypto 15:17 Outlook for the year --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Hassan Ahmed, Singapore country director, Coinbase; and Deborah Tan-Pink, crypto communications professional Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June is upon us and it’s time to get out! But can you still find bargains during travel peak time? Have you considered an alternative destination and how else can you maximise your travel budget? Howie Lim speaks to Cyndi Hui from Skyscanner to find out. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 02:15 The value maximisation continues 05:25 If flexibility isn’t on the table 08:39 Luxe for less 12:31 Year-end travel trends --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Cyndi Hui, travel trends and destination expert, Skyscanner Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/oeXe  Spotify: bt.sg/oeGN  YouTube Music: bt.sg/mhyt Website: bt.sg/moneyhacks Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Correspondents: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.