Standard Chartered Money Insights is a podcast series created to bring you the latest market views on-the-go. Join experts from Standard Chartered Bank as we deep dive into the global insights and financial analysis that matter to help you make better financial decisions. This podcast channel and its contents are being distributed for general information only. It is not and does not constitute research material, independent research, an offer, recommendation or solicitation to enter into any transaction or adopt any hedging, trading or investment strategy, in relation to any securities or other financial instruments. The podcast content is for general evaluation only. It does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any particular person or class of persons and it has not been prepared for any particular person or class of persons. Opinions, projections and estimates are solely those of SCB at the date of the podcast content and subject to change without notice. Past performance is not indicative of future results and no representation or warranty is made regarding future performance. Any forecast contained herein as to likely future movements in rates or prices or likely future events or occurrences constitutes an opinion only and is not indicative of actual future movements in rates or prices or actual future events or occurrences (as the case may be).

Daniel Lam discusses the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting, the likelihood of a rate hike, how the JGB bond yields have been reacting, and risks of a JPY carry trade unwind.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Michelle speaks with Rajat about the performances of the CIO team's strategies this year, as well as investment opportunities around Asia and the US looking ahead.Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Michelle Kam, Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

In this episode, Steve speaks to Eugenia Koh, Standard Chartered's Global Head of Sustainable Finance, and Standard Chartered's Lucy Palairet, Director, Carbon Markets Development, about the rapidly growing carbon markets. They speak about the fundamentals of how they work, the role of project-based carbon markets, and why investors may want to consider these opportunities. Read the accompanying report https://av.sc.com/corp-en/nr/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-carbon-markets-fluff-or-a-concrete-opportunity-27-november-2025.pdf to find out more.Speakers: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Eugenia Koh, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Standard Chartered Bank- Lucy Palairet, Director, Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam talks about the narrative in AI, what are the key drivers, how that may lead to volatility, and opportunities, in 2026Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the recent weakness in China's PMI, how that raises the likelihood of further, targeted stimulus and the implications for investors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam talks about the strong Indian GDP growth release, how that reflects on our thesis of potential upside to earnings growth and, more broadly, the increasingly favourable dynamics on Indian equities.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam digs deeper into the US Healthcare sector, our preference for US pharmaceuticals, and the key points to watch out forSpeaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray speaks with Raymond about the implications of renewed hopes for a December FOMC rate cut on risk assets. They review the equities barbell strategy for the US tech and healthcare sectors and discuss the impacts on UK government bonds and the British pound following the Autumn Budget. They conclude with a discussion on the NZD/USD outlook after the recent RBNZ meetingRead our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam discusses different angles in looking at US equities, based upon historical and quantitative factors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam assesses how long the current correction in US equities may last, and where we see opportunities.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the evolution of demand for Gold, why liquidity is the dominant short-term driver, and when this may take a turn for the better.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam talks about the recent volatility in US equities, our take on the latest non-farm payroll and unemployment data, and how investors can position themselves.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Manpreet speaks with Ray about the likelihood of a December Fed rate cut and its impact on risk assets. They recommend that investors use pullbacks as opportunities to add to tech stocks in the US and China following strong tech earnings and guidance. They conclude the discussion with implications for Japanese risk assets of a potentially significant budget stimulus from the Takaichi government.Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam discusses the current drivers for Indian equities, the key levels and the opportunities ahead.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam talks about the key drivers of the JPY and what we expect in the near-term.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the current choppiness in US equities, and why quality stocks are likely to outperform in the near-term.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the various source of gold demand, how they have been evolving, and what it means to Gold prices.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Hannah speaks with Rajat about the end of the US government shutdown and what it means for US government bonds and Equities. They also cover other opportunities in the market including Gold. Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Hannah Chew, Portfolio Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam explains why a slightly weak, but not excessively weak, US economy, can be the “happy medium” for US equities.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the qualities that investors are looking for, in US and Chinese technology companies.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the structural and cyclical drivers of the USD, and our expectations on the USD-pathSpeaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam looks into the current Chinese earnings season, areas to watch out for and investment implications to investors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray speaks with Fook Hien about the recent political events in the US and their implications for risk assets. They share views on US and China equities and then conclude with a discussion on UK government bonds and the British pound (GBP). Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Yap Fook Hien, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam looks at these three key factors, that investors have been focusing upon in the current US earnings season.

Daniel Lam looks further into the structural and short-term drivers for Gold, and why investors should be adding on dips.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

In this episode of InvesTips, Steve speaks to Nic Rigois, Global Head of Capital Market Products and Solutions at Standard Chartered, about the features and operation of wealth lending and why investors should consider wealth lending as part of their wealth management approach to optimise portfolio returns. Speakers: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Nic Rigois, Global head, CMPS, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam discusses the pockets of value that we identified, in our opportunistic ideas in equities and fixed income.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses our preferences within the Fixed Income space, and where we see pockets of valueSpeaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray speaks with Manpreet about the reasons for maintaining a risk-on stance from a macro perspective. They then discuss gold and highlight their preferences within equities and bonds. They conclude with a discussion on the USD. Read our latest Global Monthly Outlook report here. Speakers: - Ray Heung, Senior Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel Lam discusses the FOMC overnight, the uncertain tone from Powell about the Dec-25 rate cut and how investors can position their portfolioSpeaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam looks at the direction of the new five-year plan in China, the key areas of focus and implications for investors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam talks about the implications of rate cuts on Gold, what are the other key drivers and why the current correction is an adding opportunity.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel Lam discusses the delayed US CPI figure, how it lays the path for another 25bps cut from the Fed, and the implications for investors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Manpreet speaks to Rajat about gold – what are today's key drivers, what are the risks and our view following its recent price correction. Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank - Rajat Bhattacharya, Senior Investment Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel looks at the risks from private credit, the potential channel to risk assets, and how investors should be positioning themselves.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the leverage that the US and China, has on each other, and how they seek to neutralise and lessen the effect of these leverages. Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about the key drivers of volatility in US equitiesSpeaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about the likely emphasis upon technology and innovation in China's upcoming 15th 5-year plan, its effort to move up the value chain, the encouragement of domestic consumption, and the implications to investors.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Hannah speaks with Raymond about the US-China trade tensions and what it means for US and China Equities. They also cover other opportunities in the market including UK Gilts and EM Local Currency Bonds. Read our latest Weekly Market View report here. Speakers: Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank Hannah Chew, Portfolio Strategist, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel discusses how the US and China are likely to come back to the negotiating table over the next few weeks to narrow their differences, and why US and China equities are likely to pull back, but only mildly.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the shift of buyers for Gold, the key drivers ahead and how Gold stacks up versus Bitcoin.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel looks at how the US technological prowess, the improvement in efficiency and costs, can be an offsetting factor against inflation, and help maintain US exceptionalism.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered BankFor more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the latest ratcheting up of trade tensions between the US and China, the key drivers and the implications for risky assets.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Ray speaks with Fook Hien about the upcoming US 3Q earnings season, focusing on banks, communications, healthcare, and technology. They also share insights on gold and the Australian dollar, concluding with a discussion on the recent rise in yields of developed market government bonds.Read our latest Weekly Market Outlook report here. Speakers: Ray Heung, Senior Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank Yap, Fook Hien, Senior Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel discusses the current political issues in France and how investors should be positioning their assets.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel talks about the victory of Sanae Takaichi, the implications for Japan assets, and why she maybe more fiscally prudent than the market is current expecting.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Today, Steve talks about 3 key dimensions of debt mutual funds to be aware of and how to pick a fund that matches your needs. Bonds are an important component of most portfolios, despite offering lower returns over long periods of time. They can help with different objectives such as protecting your emergency reserve, generating income or providing an important diversifier to equity portfolios. Speaker: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank

Daniel discusses the US government shutdown, our base case versus a more prolonged shutdown scenario, and the market implications.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

Daniel discusses the strong, self-reinforcing feedback loop, from gold prices to gold miners fundamentals.Speaker: - Daniel Lam, Head of Equity Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank For more of our latest market insights, visit Market views on-the-go or subscribe to Standard Chartered Wealth Insights on YouTube.

In this episode of InvesTips, Steve speaks to Manpreet about understanding the nature of equity market volatility and how investors can build strategies to ensure their investment plans are not derailed by temporary or cyclical volatility.Read our full report to find out more https://www.sc.com/en/uploads/sites/66/content/docs/wm-thematic-report-equity-market-volatility-from-chaos-to-clarity-03-october-2025.pdfSpeaker: - Steve Brice, Global Chief Investment Officer, Standard Chartered Bank - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank

Manpreet speaks to Raymond about the US government shutdown, its implications for stocks, bonds and the US Dollar, and why we like gold long-term.Find out more from our latest Weekly Market Outlook report here. Speakers: - Manpreet Gill, CIO of Africa, Middle East & Europe (AME/E) and Head of Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Strategy, Standard Chartered Bank - Raymond Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank