Money Mind Podcast

From biometrics to contactless solutions, technology is changing the way we travel. What does this mean for the user experience? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Sumesh Patel, president for the Asia Pacific region at SITA, which provides IT solutions for the air transport industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asian family businesses have built great wealth – yet many do not have legacy planning in place. What does it take to pass on a successful family business, and why is it so hard to let go? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Melvyn Goh, managing partner, Succession Advisory Partners, and Derrick Yap, CEO of PBA Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

High returns – but also high risks. So can you make money investing in India? Sona Remesh is joined by Charu Chanana, market strategist, Saxo Markets, and James Cheo, chief investment officer, Southeast Asia, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Japanese stocks are trading at levels not seen in over three decades. So is it time to be bullish on Japan, and how can you invest in the world's third biggest economy? Sona Remesh is joined by Edward Rogers, CEO and founder of Rogers Investment Advisors in Japan, and Cheng Chye Hsern, head of investment at Providend in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is artificial intelligence or AI coming for your job? And how can you make sure you're not replaced at the office? Sona Remesh finds out if AI is friend or foe at the workplace. Joining her are Damien Joseph, associate dean from the Nanyang Business School, and Jin Hian Lee, founder of AI start-up Evie.ai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the metaverse is the future of the Internet, how can you get a head start in setting up your own space in it? And what are the risks and opportunities of investing in digital real estate? Dawn Tan's guest is Samuel Huber, CEO of LandVault, a virtual construction firm that helps brands build their presence in the metaverse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Private rental prices in Singapore surged by 29.7 percent in 2022, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Will this growth continue – and could there be any respite for tenants? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Alan Cheong, executive director, research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The clock is ticking on the United States national debt time bomb. So what's at stake – and why does it matter for you and your wallet? Jonathan Peeris finds out from Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank, and Sim Moh Siong, currency strategist, Bank of Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you manage your finances when everyday items double or triple in price? This has been the ongoing struggle in Sri Lanka, where inflation continues to hit double digit figures. Sona Remesh hears from Sri Lankan hotelier Dmitri Cooray, deputy managing director, Jetwing Hotels.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where will Singapore property prices go, after the government imposed higher stamp duties to cool the property market? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Christine Sun, senior vice president of research and analytics at OrangeTee & Tie, and Ismail Gafoor, CEO of PropNex Realty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He runs one of the world's best-known travel platforms and is on the road for over eight months each year. So what are Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern's top travel hacks to help you save money on your bookings? He shares his tips with Dawn Tan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the safest safe haven investment right now, and can safe haven investments fail? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer at Stashaway, and Vasu Menon, executive director of investment strategy at OCBC Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing is an art – but did you know art is also an investment? And not just any investment, but the top performing passion investment of 2022, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index. So how can you get into the world of art investment, and is it just about buying the pieces you like? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Wang Zineng, founder of Art Agenda, and Stephanie Gee, a longstanding art collector who is also a wealth manager for ultra high net worth clients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is your money safe? You may have been wondering about your deposits after a series of bank runs in the US and the emergency rescue of Credit Suisse. While the crisis has abated for now, the banking turmoil could still hit your pocket. Jonathan Peeris' guests are Samuel Rhee, chairman and chief investment officer, Endowus, and Lim Yuen, chief investment strategist of Lion Global Investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When businesses and consumers go digital, the cyber crooks follow as well. So what are the new digital threats in the post-pandemic world? Sona Remesh is joined by Gene Yu, founder and CEO of Blackpanda, Stephen Topliss, vice president of fraud and identity strategy at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and Feixiang He, adversary intelligence research lead at Group-IB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has sent shockwaves around the world. Is this the start of more bad news, and what happens next? Sona Remesh speaks with Eugene Ng, co-founder of fintech startup, Open Eden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is the investing destination you cannot afford to ignore – but what do you need to know about investing there, as the economy hits a turning point? Jonathan Peeris sits down with David Kuo, co-founder of The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does it matter where and how much big corporations pay in corporate tax, and what's it got to do with Singapore's attractiveness as a place to invest? Sona Remesh asks tax expert Sivakumar Saravan what are the five things you need to know about the Base Erosion Profit Shifting initiative, or BEPS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over US$100b of market value wiped out, and question marks over the future of one of India's best-known business names. Do Adani's troubles make India less investable – and is there a silver lining to the scandal? Sona Remesh finds out the five things you need to know about the Adani crisis. Her guest is Charu Chanana, market strategist at Saxo Markets in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Big Tech continues to slim down its workforces, which are the sectors hiring tech workers? Sona Remesh is joined by Taimur Baig, chief economist at DBS Bank, and Faizal Yahya, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After posting declines in 2022, could Singapore REITs and property stocks be in for a rebound this year? Sona Remesh is joined by Vijay Natarajan, vice president of real estate and REITs, equity research, at RHB Singapore, and Gabriel Yap, executive chairman of investment firm, GCP Global.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a rollercoaster year in 2022, commodities are forecast to rebound in 2023. None more strongly than gold, which many analysts think could hit record highs this year. So what do you need to know about investing in gold – and how is it different from other investments? Jonathan Peeris speaks to Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flying on private jets isn't just for the rich and famous. The sector became one of aviation's growth spots during the pandemic – and this looks set to continue, even as commercial aviation takes off in a big way. So is flying on a private jet just about the caviar and champagne? Jonathan Peeris met his guest Ian Moore, chief commercial officer, Vistajet, on board one of the world's largest business jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With inflation, rate hikes, and recession risks still on the horizon, 2023 is looking to be another volatile year for investors. So what should be the top priorities in your financial planning playbook? Join Jonathan Peeris and his guests, Loo Cheng Chuan, founder of the 1M65 Movement, Samuel Rhee, chairman and chief investment officer, Endowus, and financial blogger Dawn Cher.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depression and anxiety cost the global economy over US$1 trillion a year in lost productivity. So how can workplaces make happier workers? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Colyn Chua, head of Jardines MINDSET, Peta Latimer, CEO, Mercer Singapore, and Ragy Thomas, founder and CEO of Sprinklr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the clock winds down on 2022, how can you get a headstart on your financial health in the new year and beyond? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend, tells Dawn Tan the five money moves you need to make before the end of 2022 – as well as the one money move you shouldn't be making.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take for a data centre to go green – and why does it matter to consumers? Jonathan Peeris finds out the five things you need to know about sustainable data centres. He is joined by Leong Yee May, managing director, South Asia, Equinix, and Dale Lai, research analyst, DBS Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia's new leader Anwar Ibrahim faces a bulging in-tray as he starts his term as the country's 10th prime minister. Can he tackle domestic rice bowl issues, keep international investors happy and his unity government on an even keel? Join Dawn Tan and her guests, Qarrem Kassim, analyst at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia, Heikal Rosnan, deputy managing director of Bower Group Asia, and Julia Goh, senior economist at UOB Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's been a string of layoffs in the tech sector around the world. Why is this happening and will the contagion spread? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Yorlin Ng, chief operating officer of Momentum Works and head of Momentum Academy, and James Tan, managing partner of Quest Ventures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the crypto winter turning into an ice age after the collapse of one of the world's largest crypto exchanges? Sona Remesh finds out the five things investors need to know about fall of FTX. Her guests on this podcast are Eugene Ng, co-founder of blockchain-based company OpenEden, Antonio Fatas, economist at INSEAD, and Jim Rogers, investor and author.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Chinese president Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the world's second biggest economy, should investors be relooking the risks and rewards of investing in China? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Bernard Aw, economist for Asia Pacific at Coface; and Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the hot button economic issues, as Malaysia prepares to head to the polls on November 19? And how will the outcome of the vote affect investor confidence? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Suhaimi Ilias, chief economist, Maybank Investment Banking Group; Kevin Zhang, senior research officer, ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute; and Heng Chip Hian, CEO, clickTRUE Malaysia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money matters are top on the minds of voters as the United States goes to the polls on November 8th. How will the results of these midterm elections impact markets and investment decisions in Asia? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Angela Mancini from Control Risks and Vasu Menon from OCBC Bank.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and no business is immune. Find out the five things you need to know to protect yourself and your business. Sona Remesh's guests are David Koh, chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; and John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You've been hearing about the energy crunch and counting the cost of rising prices. Why is this happening and how will it change where energy supplies come from in the future? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Stefanie Holtze-Jen, chief investment officer for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank International; and David Broadstock, senior research fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the most closely watched political event on China's national calendar this year – and it could also be a turning point for the Chinese economy. Sona Remesh previews the Chinese Communist Party's 20th National Congress with her guests, Victor Shih, associate professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, and Rory Green, head of China and Asia Research at TS Lombard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A migration of millionaires is taking place – and for many, the destination of choice is Singapore. What do they bring to the local economy, and could a wealth tax slow down the momentum? Sona Remesh puts these questions to Ryan Lin, director at Bayfront Law in alliance with Nishamura and Asahi; Sivakumar Saravan, senior partner at Crowe Singapore; and Annie Koh, senior advisor at the Business Families Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sri Lanka is stuck in a political and economic crisis – the worst since independence over seven decades ago. What will it take for the island to get on the road to recovery? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Anushka Wijesinha, co-founder, Centre for a Smart Future; Sagarika Chandra, director, Asia Pacific Sovereigns, Fitch Ratings; and Sid Dassanaike, managing partner, Untitled Untold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital retail banks have made their debut on the Singapore banking scene. So what makes them different from traditional banks – and should you put your money in a digital bank? Sona Remesh is joined by Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank; Reuben Lai, head of regional office at GXS Bank; and Leong Chuo Ming, partner, Withers KhattarWong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is China's economy in trouble, and what can Beijing do to fix the slowdown? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Tommy Xie, head of greater China research at OCBC Bank, and Shirley Yu, senior practitioner fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We couldn't get enough of them during the pandemic – but now the semiconductor industry is facing a downturn. Why does this matter and should you be worried? Jonathan Peeris finds out from his guests, Andy Li, senior semiconductors and technology analyst at CreditSights, and Tim Uy, economist at Moody's Analytics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.