Your Money with Michelle Martin

Anyone who's gone through the process of homeownership knows how tedious and cumbersome it can be to secure a loan. But can this be simplified? Well, Dan Koh is joined by Marshall Poh, CEO, Moneymap who is on a mission to help aspiring homeowners break the vicious cycle of owning a home. He shares 5 key financing areas that most homeowners often struggle with and what his app can do to help you take charge of your finances and well being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did markets in the month of August go from a selling spree to its fourth consecutive month of gains? Why is Warren Buffett cutting stakes in the Bank of America? And what is the world's fastest growing major economy of 2024 so far? Dan Koh invites Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan to break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How exactly did the US economy perform in the second quarter of 2024? What do investors need to know about the September effect? Which laggards are likely to be strong beneficiaries of the potential September US interest rate cut? And how should we be reading Japan's latest inflation numbers? Dan Koh speaks to Yeap Jun Rong, Market Strategist, IG as they tackle the latest headlines and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No lock-ins and no fees.so how does Chocolate Finance offer such delicious yields? One year on from its beta-launch and 28 days into opening doors to the public, Money and Me's Michelle Martin dives into the business model of Chocolate Finance with  Walter de Oude, Founder and CEO of Chocolate Finance.  Walter shares his journey from his exit from Singlife to  the inspiration behind Chocolate Finance. We learn about its unique business model, future growth plans for a possible debit card and more about how it is putting our money to work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into the latest earnings from Nvidia, the chipmaker fueling the AI revolution, and Berkshire Hathaway’s milestone as the first non-tech company to reach a $1 trillion valuation. Explore the surprising moves by Lego, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Victoria’s Secret in the retail sector, and delve into challenges faced by tech giants Super Micro, HP, and CrowdStrike. Discover the key takeaways and market reactions shaping today’s financial landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Thai consumer stocks - currently trading at more than two standard deviations from their 10 mean EV/EBITDA valuation - benefit from determined fiscal measures following the election of 37 year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM, a weak Baht, and measures to prime for a tourism boom? We find out with Nirgunan Tiruchelvam, Head of Consumer and Internet , Alethia Capital Equity Research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Join Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang; this episode dives into Nordstrom’s impressive earnings, Hindenburg’s latest target—Super Micro Computer, and the potential takeover of Seven & I, the owner of 7-Eleven. We also explore major share buybacks by JD.com and Santander, plus new partnerships between BYD and Huawei. Finally, Michelle and Ryan review the gaming phenomenon Black Myth: Wukong, backed by Tencent, and its impact on stocks like Alibaba and Huya.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Chengyi Ong, Head of APAC Policy at Chainalysis to explore the evolving scale of crypto money laundering and the trends that investors and institutions need to watch in 2024. Chengyi discusses the methods used by criminals to exploit digital currencies, the role of privacy coins, and the challenges law enforcement faces. Discover how blockchain technology is both a tool for laundering and for tracking illicit transactions, and what the future holds for global anti-money laundering regulation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang. Dive into Tokyo Metro and Kioxia’s IPOs, Pinduoduo’s $50 billion loss, and the latest developments in the US markets. Hear about Boeing’s struggles against SpaceX, SingTel’s new AI venture with Hitachi, and SGX’s delistings. Plus, explore Tencent-backed Black Myth: Wukong’s gaming success and its impact on gaming stocks worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin invites Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney to explore the latest on Macau casino stocks and the impact of new regulations on the industry. Are these stocks still a good bet or a red flag? Tim shares his insights on investment opportunities in China’s shifting economic landscape. Plus, delve into the ongoing debate: credit cards vs debit cards — which is better for managing finances? Tim also updates us on his e-book, Chasing Miles, and the evolving miles game. There is an easter egg moment in this episode where listeners can gain access to a discount code for Tim's e-book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.