Your Money with Michelle Martin

Join Michelle Martin as she explores the AI trade. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Thomas Rupf, Co-Head Singapore & CIO Asia, VP Bank, the discussion covers DeepSeek’s AI breakthrough and its impact on Singapore-listed tech and semiconductor firms. Should Singaporean investors increase exposure to Chinese tech, or does US regulation pose risks? The conversation then shifts to Trump’s tariffs - how might they affect ASEAN banks, Singapore’s economy, and global trade? Plus, a view on gold and industrial metals and China's stock market momentum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang, unpacks the family feud shaking City Developments and its empire. Sherman Kwek and Kwek Leng Beng are in the centre of allegations of a "power grab"and the possible circumvention of corporate governance. The crisis at CDL, and the succession battle of a family empire that spans 18 billion dollars worth of property development, is examined. Then, Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings take center stage - has the AI-chipmaker quelled investor concerns? Local giants CapitaLand, Sembcorp, and ST Engineering report solid numbers - what’s fueling their growth? Plus, corporate movers: GM vs. Stellantis, a bubbly IPO from Mixue, and property plays Centurion and Ho Bee Land. All this and a check-in on the Straits Times Index - can it break its losing streak?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just last week, major cryptocurrency exchange Bybit's cold wallet of etherium was compromised triggering a rush of withdrawals from users fearing potential insolvency. Here in Singapore in late 2024, Singapore’s regulator unveiled new measures meant to ring-fence Singapore customers’ assets to avoid the huge losses that can occur when cryptocurrency firms went bust - among them requiring customers assets from those of the digital asset firm's own assets. Against this backdrop of increasing complexity and opportunity in digital finance, what do start-up founders in this space need to understand about how digital custody infrastructure is evolving? Michelle Martin finds out in conversion with Arthit Sriumporn, Founder & CEO, Rakkar Digital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into OCBC's record 2024 profits and its first special dividend in 20 years, while comparing it to DBS and UOB. Explore how US-China trade tensions hit Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and why City Developments saw profits drop 33%. Michelle and Ryan also analyze Tesla's European sales plunge, Krispy Kreme’s 20% stock tumble, and Home Depot’s surprise earnings beat. Plus, they spotlight Singapore counters like First Sponsor, PropNex, SingLand, SBS Transit, SATS, Mapletree Logistics Trust, and UOL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you are surrounded by bad bosses, narcissists and idiots, Thomas Erikson's books speak to your experience. In his 7th book, Erikson looks at the universal experience of having been lied to or lying. Can you spot a liar? What can you do if the liar in your life is someone at the office? Is technology making the lie harder to catch? Michelle Martin speaks with author Thomas Erikson to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What role does self-deception play in lying? What do leaders and organisations need to understand about liars? Michelle Martin speaks with author Thomas Erikson to fInd out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores the emerging role of AI in wealth management. According to the white paper, "Alpha Intelligence: The Investment Fund of the Future," 18% of funds are already utilizing AI to drive operational efficiencies and enhance portfolio value. We examine the intersection of AI and wealth management  with guest Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Explore Asia-Pacific downturns and US market rebounds in today’s episode. Dive into Buffett’s strategic investments and unpack key director deals, earnings highlights, and breakthrough tech - from share buybacks to the largest shock at China's annual "Chunwan" gala concert 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No ADB on her second property, areas that are coming into "regeneration" and interest-only mortgages are part of the reason this investor has gone from 1 - 15 properties in the UK. While she first bought her first UK property six years ago, what are interest rates for bank loans  like in 2025? How much cash would you need to put down for a loan as a Singaporean? How can one identify current areas where demand is outstripping supply for rental properties?  Is student accommodation a challenging or lucrative sector? With the Bank of England's quarter point rate cut providing some consumer confidence in a challenging economy, is now a good time to think about investing in the UK? Find out with Michelle Martin and her guest Germaine Chow, Co-founder, I Quadrant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin shares how she avoided being scammed over the phone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.