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BT Mark To Market

72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Synopsis: Listen to logical analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on Ben Paul's weekly column in The Business Times.


Podcaster: Ben Paul


Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media.

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S1E40: Is this the end for Cordlife? BT Mark to Market (Ep 40)

February 11, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Cordlife Group is in big trouble. Last November, the Ministry of Health suspended the company’s operations after it found significant issues with its cord blood storage system. How did things get so bad? Can the company really come back from this crisis? Ben Paul sits down with reporter Megan Cheah to break it all down.   Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly colu...

S1E39: Winning with Reits in 2024: BT Mark to Market (Ep 39)

January 07, 2024 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

How can Singapore’s Reits and property trusts adjust to the “new normal” of higher interest rates and slower growth? Especially since the outlook for economic growth - after all the monetary policy tightening that took place over the last two years - is rather uncertain. Ben Paul has some suggestions.   Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business ...

S1E38: Property trust investors agitate for change: BT Mark to Market (Ep 38)

December 10, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Minority investor fury at Manulife US Reit, Sabana Reit and Dasin Retail Trust has turned the spotlight on the effectiveness of the statutory protections under the external-manager model adopted by most Singapore Reits and business trusts. But switching to an internal-manager model is not a simple matter.  Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Busine...

S1E37: How to fix Singapore’s stock market: BT Mark to Market (Ep 37)

November 12, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

The Singapore market’s poor performance and lack of exciting new listings are multifaceted problems that require simultaneous action on different fronts. Senior correspondent Ben Paul gets to grips with issues, and offers some possible solutions.  Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 03:50 Private capital...

S1E36: Rising costs bring the bears back: BT Mark to Market (Ep 36)

October 08, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Rising oil prices and stubbornly resilient economic activity may prompt the Fed and other central banks to keep monetary policy tighter for longer than expected. This could be bad news for US tech stocks, Singapore real estate investment trusts and regional economies with weak current accounts.  Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. ...

S1E35: Hotel Properties: Should investors check in? BT Mark to Market (Ep 35)

September 10, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Hotel Properties Limited has been buffeted recently by news of the redevelopment of its Orchard Road assets, and a corruption investigation involving its major shareholder and managing director Ong Beng Seng. What does it all mean for its shares? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explores. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights...

S1E34: Sabana Reit in uncharted territory: BT Mark to Market (Ep 34)

August 13, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Disgruntled minority unitholders have voted for Sabana Reit to embark on an unprecedented internalisation of its management function. Should investors jump in, or run for cover? What does it mean for other Singapore-listed Reits? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: ...

S1E33: Great Eastern’s great potential: BT Mark to Market (Ep 33)

July 09, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

OCBC’s recent purchase of more Great Eastern shares has further narrowed the insurer’s public spread and increased the risk of it eventually being suspended from trading. But Great Eastern undervalued shares still hold great potential. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the pod...

S1E32: Is Manulife US Reit a bargain? BT Mark to Market (Ep 32)

June 11, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Manulife US Reit is trading at a historical yield of 28 per cent and an appalling 70 per cent discount to its book value. Is it a bargain for investors? Or, is it a value trap? What will it take to resurrect this owner of US office properties? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights:  ...

S1E31: Sell in May and walk away? BT Mark to Market (Ep 31)

May 07, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

The next few months could be a risky time. Investors should tread very carefully, and be prepared to take advantage of a big sell-off. The Fed is pausing its rate hiking cycle even though inflation is still elevated. Meanwhile, Singapore is battling to keep a lid on runaway residential property prices. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business T...

S1E31: Sell in May and go away? BT Mark to Market (Ep 31)

May 07, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

The next few months could be a risky time. Investors should tread very carefully, and be prepared to take advantage of a big sell-off. The Fed is pausing its rate hiking cycle even though inflation is still elevated. Meanwhile, Singapore is battling to keep a lid on runaway residential property prices. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business T...

S1E30: Stocks are running but check your FOMO: BT Mark to Market (Ep 30)

April 09, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Keep your FOMO in check! The recent bank failures in the West were not just about poor management but also a manifestation of tighter monetary policy working its way through the financial system. Yet, the Fed does not appear ready to cut rates immediately. Chasing the market at this point could be...

S1E29: A tale of two Singapore delistings: BT Mark to Market (Ep 29)

March 12, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. The proposed break-up and delisting of Golden Energy and Resources and the general offer for Boustead Projects do not adequately compensate minority investors. These deals are also testing the rules and conventions around de-listings in the Singapore market. Ben Paul has insights.  Highlights:  ...

S1E28: Are share buybacks good for investors? BT Mark to Market (Ep 28)

February 12, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Share buybacks are a means of returning cash to investors. But they discriminate between existing shareholders and continuing shareholders. Ben Paul explains why investors should carefully consider if these exercises are in their best interest, and press corporate boards to raise their game. High...

S1E27: What does 2023 hold for the markets? BT Mark to Market (Ep 27)

January 08, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. 2022 was marked by the relentless tightening of monetary policy by major central banks to address the surge in inflation around the world. What about 2023? Ben Paul finds out.  Highlights:  03:00 Cumulative impact of higher interest rates to be felt in 2023 09:43 Tech companies coping with “rec...

S1E26: Can SIA fly higher in 2023? BT Mark to Market (Ep 26)

December 11, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Singapore Airlines is enjoying a banner FY2023 as international borders reopen and travellers pay up for flights. But losses in India, competition and the need to eventually redeem the rest of its MCBs could weigh on investor sentiment next year. Highlights: (click/tap above) 03:31 Massive upswi...

S1E25: Hunting for beaten down stocks - A love story: BT Mark to Market Ep 25

November 13, 2022 16:01 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Are there stock bargains and returns to be found in the dating scene? Can Match Group and its broad portfolio of dating app brands make a comeback? Senior correspondent Ben Paul finds out. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:21 How the Internet changed the hunt for romantic partners 06:21 Match Gr...

S1E24: Can SATS put the genie back in the bottle? BT Mark to Market Ep 24

October 13, 2022 16:02 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Why has the market reacted so negatively to SATS’s proposed acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services and what could the company have done differently? Ben Paul finds out. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:43 SATS struggling to address anticipation of a big rights issue 07:16 Acquisition would en...

S1E23: What’s next for Frasers Hospitality Trust? BT Mark to Market Ep 23

September 18, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. What might have motivated minority holders of FHT’s stapled securities to vote against the proposed privatisation of Frasers Hospitality Trust and now what? Ben Paul finds out. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:34 Privatisation was proposed to address poor performance 07:28 Why minority investor...

S1E22: Battling bank-related phishing scams: BT Mark to Market Ep 22

August 07, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. With the growing threat of phishing scams and recent incidents involving high-profile banks, who should bear the most responsibility? And how can consumers better safeguard themselves?  Ben Paul explains. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:32 Proliferation of online scams a sign of the times 04:3...

S1E21: How to navigate 2H2022? BT Mark to Market Ep 21

July 10, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. How have the recent Fed rate hikes impacted the markets and why should investors not hope for a V-shaped recovery any time soon? What about the resurgence of inflation, and what it could mean for investors over the longer term? Ben Paul discusses. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:24 Shifting in...

S1E20: The compulsory acquisition loophole: BT Mark to Market Ep 20

June 12, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. A well-known loophole that allows major shareholders to take their companies private more easily is back in the spotlight with the current lowball offer for TTJ. Ben Paul explains what investors should do. Highlights:  01:28 TTJ rockets following offer, but minority investors fume 03:42 How maj...

S1E19: Examining Sembmarine’s merger deal: BT Mark to Market (Ep 19)

May 08, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Why is the Sembmarine-Keppel O&M merger happening now, after so many years of market speculation? What does it all mean for Sembmarine, and is its stock worth owning now? Ben Paul has the answers. Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:10 Announcement of merger terms triggered sell-off 03:35 Mystery o...

S1E19: Examining Sembmarine’s merger deal: BT Mark to Market Ep 19

May 08, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Senior Correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Why is the Sembmarine-Keppel O&M merger happening now, after so many years of market speculation? What does it all mean for Sembmarine, and is its stock worth owning now? Ben Paul has the answers. Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:10 Announcement of merger terms triggered sell-off 03:35 Mystery ...

S1E18: Mapletree sets new standard for REIT sponsors: Mark to Market Ep 18

April 10, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. How did the sponsor of Mapletree Commercial Trust and Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust save their proposed merger? Senior Correspondent Ben Paul gives his take and offers investment views on the two Reits.  Highlights: (click/tap above) 04:10 How Mapletree Investments made a hated merger palatable 06:47 Why the...

S1E18: Mapletree sets new standard for REIT sponsors: BT Mark to Market Ep 18

April 10, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. How did the sponsor of Mapletree Commercial Trust and Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust save their proposed merger? Senior Correspondent Ben Paul gives his take and offers investment views on the two Reits.  Highlights: (click/tap above) 04:10 How Mapletree Investments made a hated merger palatable 06:47 Why th...

S1E17: What the Ukraine war means for investors: BT Mark to Market

March 13, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 17th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how the Ukraine war is pulling the risk of shifting geopolitics sharply into focus for investors and corporate boards.  Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:18 Shifting geopolitics, like ESG, is powerful mobiliser of capital flows ...

S1E17: What the Ukraine war means for investors: BT Mark to Market Ep 17

March 13, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 17th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how the Ukraine war is pulling the risk of shifting geopolitics sharply into focus for investors and corporate boards.  Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:18 Shifting geopolitics, like ESG, is powerful mobiliser of capital flows...

S1E16: Reit mergers face growing resistance: BT Mark to Market Ep 16

February 13, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 16th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into why the latest real estate investment trust (Reit) mergers seem to be facing resistance, and responds to criticism of his column by the manager of Ara Logos Logistics Trust. Highlights (click/tap above) 01:30 Proxy advisers...

S1E15: Invest like Peter Lynch in 2022: BT Mark to Market Ep 15

January 09, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 15th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about why investors should tread carefully during the first few months of 2022, and where Peter Lynch wannabes might find multibagger stocks in the Singapore market. Highlights: (click/tap above) 02:49 We won’t be safe from Covid...

Invest like Peter Lynch in 2022: BT Mark to Market Ep 15

January 09, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

BT Mark to Market Ep 15: Invest like Peter Lynch in 2022 14:33 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 15th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about why investors should tread carefully during the first few months of 2022, and where Peter Lynch wannabes might find multibagger stocks in the Singapore marke...

Why investors should worry about Reit placements: BT Mark to Market ep 14

December 12, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

BT Mark to Market Ep 14: Why investors should worry about Reit placements 13.56 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 14th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul surveys placements that Singapore-listed Reits have done this year, and explains why investors should be wary of the discounts at which the new uni...

S1E14: Why investors should worry about Reit placements: BT Mark to Market ep 14

December 12, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 14th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul surveys placements that Singapore-listed Reits have done this year, and explains why investors should be wary of the discounts at which the new units are often priced. Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:51 How a US office Reit raised...

S1E14: Why investors should worry about Reit placements: BT Mark to Market Ep 14

December 12, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 14th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul surveys placements that Singapore-listed Reits have done this year, and explains why investors should be wary of the discounts at which the new units are often priced. Highlights: (click/tap above) 01:51 How a US office Reit raise...

Watch out for Reit mergers: BT Mark to Market Ep 13

November 07, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

BT Mark to Market Ep 13: Watch out for Reit mergers 19.09 mins Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 13th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the issue of why Reit mergers have drawn controversy; what’s driving these deals; and how investors can protect themselves. ESR-Reit - ARA Logos deal reigni...

S1E13: Watch out for Reit mergers: BT Mark to Market Ep 13

November 07, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 13th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the issue of why Reit mergers have drawn controversy; what’s driving these deals; and how investors can protect themselves. ESR-Reit - ARA Logos deal reignites Reit merger concerns (2:13) Post-merger performance belies...

S1E12: Straits Trading repositioned for growth: BT Mark to Market Ep 12

October 10, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 12th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how Straits Trading’s efforts to transform itself have sparked a more than 50 per cent rally in its stock price this year. Swapping low-return assets for scalable businesses (3:20) Real estate investments and ventures are...

Straits Trading repositioned for growth: BT Mark to Market Ep 12

October 10, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

BT Mark to Market Ep 12: Straits Trading repositioned for growth 12:45 mins Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 12th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how Straits Trading’s efforts to transform itself have sparked a more than 50 per cent rally in its stock price this year. Swapping low-return ass...

S1E11: Three strategies to beat the Straits Times Index going forward: BT Mark to Market Ep 11

September 12, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 11th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the long term performance of the Singapore market, and offers three strategies to beat the Straits Times Index going forward.  STI is lagging; investors need to take an active approach (3:05) How local stock pickers could...

Three strategies to beat the Straits Times Index going forward: BT Mark to Market Ep 11

September 12, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MB

BT’s Mark to Market Ep 11: Three strategies to beat the Straits Times Index going forward 15:05 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 11th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the long term performance of the Singapore market, and offers three strategies to beat the Straits Times Index going forwa...

CapitaLand's big restructuring: BT Mark To Market Ep 10

August 08, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

BT Mark To Market Ep 10: CapitaLand’s big restructuring 11:30 mins Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 10th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about CapitaLand's big restructuring exercise, which has made it the third best performing STI component stock so far this year.  CapitaLand's repeated reimag...

S1E10: CapitaLand's big restructuring: BT Mark To Market Ep 10

August 08, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this 10th episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks about CapitaLand's big restructuring exercise, which has made it the third best performing STI component stock so far this year.  CapitaLand's repeated reimagination of itself (1:58) Why the latest restructuring plan has spu...

How GovTech balances best of big tech and digital government in Singapore: BT Podcasts

July 16, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

BT Podcasts: How GovTech balances best of big tech and digital government in Singapore 22:46 mins Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthWise, and sponsored series. This episode focuses on Singapore's approach to digital government, how it makes sense of modern tech practices to help governments and citizens. HelpGov and the Covid19 vaccine appointment system are two specific examples. BT's digital editor Chris Lim and cor...

What's next for Sembcorp Marine?: BT Mark To Market Ep 9

July 11, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

BT Mark To Market Ep 9: What's next for Sembcorp Marine? 12:16 mins Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this ninth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into Sembcorp Marine's proposals to raise a further S$1.5 billion through another deeply discounted rights issue and combine itself with Keppel O&M, wh...

S1E9: What's next for Sembcorp Marine?: BT Mark To Market Ep 9

July 11, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

BT Mark To Market Ep 9: What's next for Sembcorp Marine? 12:16 mins Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this ninth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into Sembcorp Marine's proposals to raise a further S$1.5 billion through another deeply discounted rights issue and combine itself with Keppel O&M, wh...

S1E9: What's next for Sembcorp Marine? BT Mark To Market Ep 9

July 11, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this ninth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into Sembcorp Marine's proposals to raise a further S$1.5 billion through another deeply discounted rights issue and combine itself with Keppel O&M, which were followed by a steep slump in its share price. Recalling Sem...

What's next for Sembcorp Marine?: BT Mark to Market Ep 9

July 11, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

BT Mark to Market Ep 9: What's next for Sembcorp Marine? 12:16 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this new podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this ninth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into Sembcorp Marine's proposals to raise a further S$1.5 billion through another deeply discounted rights issue and combine itself with Keppel O&M, whi...

Holding corporate boards to account: BT Mark to Market Ep 8

June 13, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

BT Mark To Market Ep 8: Holding corporate boards to account 16:44 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this eighth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks to Shinbo Won, the Asia head of BlackRock Investment Stewardship covering Southeast Asia, Greater China and Korea. They discuss the following topics: Th...

How to invest in small-cap stocks: BT Podcasts

June 13, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MB

BT Podcasts: How to invest in small-cap stocks 10:17 mins Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast channel showcases niche series Money Hacks, Mark To Market and WealthWise, and sponsored series. This episode focuses on small-cap stocks. A small cap is generally a company with a market capitalization of between $300 million and $2 billion Find out what they are, why you should consider them, and how to go about investing in them, in this episode brought to you by RHB Singapore: https://rhbgro...

Holding corporate boards to account: BT Mark To Market Ep 8

June 13, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

BT Mark To Market Ep 8: Holding corporate boards to account 16:44 min Synopsis: Listen to Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. In this eighth episode of the Mark To Market podcast, BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul talks to Shinbo Won, the Asia head of BlackRock Investment Stewardship covering Southeast Asia, Greater China and Korea. They discuss the following topics: Th...