MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Rachel Kelly & Finance Presenter JP Ong
3,979 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Get the latest news from Asia and around the World with Howie Lim on Prime Time from 4pm to 7pm. Together with JP Ong, stay up to date with the latest movements in the Singapore, European and US markets. Learn of the latest trends in property investment and the challenges that Small Medium Enterprises face in a changing economy.
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Episodes
Market Insight with Brock Silvers
December 28, 2018 11:39 - 5 minutes - 5.17 MBIs high market volatility the new normal, and how should you allocate your assets for 2019? Michael Switow asks Kaiyuan Capital managing director Brock Silver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
View from China with Brock Silvers
December 28, 2018 11:38 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBBeijing appears to be taking steps to curb forced technology transfers, but will it be enough to ease US concerns and avoid an escalation in the trade war? Kaiyuan Capital managing director Brock Silvers tells Michael Switow that he has his doubts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s on your travel bucket list in 2019?
December 27, 2018 11:51 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBSingaporeans’ top 10 favourite cities in 2018 are all in Asia. Gabriel Garcia, Global Head of Mobile Apps Marketing & Head of Marketing for APAC at Brand Expedia, explains the biggest travel trends from 2018 going into 2019 and answers the money question: when you should buy your air tickets for the best deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amazon breaks holiday sales record again
December 27, 2018 11:50 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBTech Talk: A tumbling stock market hasn’t deterred consumers from holiday shopping, as Amazon reported record-breaking sales. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi shares what products consumers are buying, and predicts the top trends for 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018’s Craziest Small-Caps with Leslie Shaffer
December 27, 2018 11:48 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBWhy did Sakae Sushi become a sugar trader? And how could coffee shop operator Kimly retroactively cancel an acquisition? Michael Switow discusses the year’s biggest small cap stories with Shenton Wire executive editor Leslie Shaffer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
December 27, 2018 11:44 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBStrong holiday sales, rising oil prices and reassuring comments about Jerome Powell’s job security boosted global stocks. But while the pre- X-mas doom & gloom was overdone, Oanda head of research Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow that we’re not out of the woods yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does expensive wine really taste better?
December 26, 2018 11:48 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBOur brains say yes, according a study by Professor Hilke Plassmann, Chaired Professor of Decision Neuroscience and Associate Professor of Marketing at INSEAD. People appeared to enjoy wine they’re told is expensive more than wine they’re told is cheap - even if it’s exactly the same wine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Tay Wee Kuang
December 26, 2018 11:47 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBWould you follow Donald Trump’s latest investment advice? Michael Switow asks Phillip Securities equity dealer Tay Wee Kuang, who also shares which sectors he thinks are set to outperform in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can wage transparency reduce the gender pay gap?
December 21, 2018 11:51 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBWhy are women still being paid less than men in equivalent positions and how can the problem be fixed? Professor of Economics at INSEAD Morten Bennedsen thinks the solution lies in requiring companies to disclose gender differentiated pay statistics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marking the Eurasian Association’s 100th anniversary in Singapore
December 21, 2018 11:37 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBNext year marks a significant milestone in the history of the Eurasian Association, as it celebrates 100 years in Singapore. 1st Vice-President Vincent Schoon details the community’s milestones. Executive Chef at Quentin's The Eurasian Restaurant Quentin Pereira joins the conversation, sharing about what makes Eurasian cuisine special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much more do you pay when you use a credit card overseas?
December 21, 2018 11:36 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBSeven in 10 Singaporean travellers do not understand transaction fees, according to a survey by mobile wallet YouTrip. The company’s co-founder and CEO Caecilia Chu explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Roger Tan
December 21, 2018 11:33 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBTake your pick: there are a litany of factors fueling the selling. But Voyage Research CEO Roger Tan tells Michael Switow there’s just really just one main reason. Tune in to find out what & how to plan your investments accordingly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Facebook defends allowing 3rd parties access user messages
December 20, 2018 11:47 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBTech Talk: Why can’t Facebook learn from its mistakes? BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi on Facebook’s response to allegations of granting tech giants access to users’ data. He also gives some Christmas stocking ideas for the tech geek. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Swapnil Mishra the Managing Director inspiring kids to change the world
December 20, 2018 11:46 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBSwapnil Mishra wears many hats. Deutsche Bank's Managing Director for Wealth Management for Global South Asia spent two years thinking about how to "put the broccoli in the cupcake" or cleverly convey ideas on empowering ideas for children to take the first step for world change in his inspiring and funny debut book for 10-year-olds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can strokes be prevented?
December 20, 2018 11:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBHow do we recognise a stroke in others and in ourselves? Can life go back to ‘normal’ for stroke survivors? Dr Michael Lim, Senior Consultant Physician/Cardiologist, busts the biggest myths surrounding strokes on Money FM in a collaboration with the Stroke Support Station, a charity the station is supporting this Christmas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
View from London
December 20, 2018 11:43 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBWhat do rising US rates mean for European stocks and the pound? And will 2019 be better for European equities than the year past? Michael Switow asks Oanda senior research market analyst Craig Erlam. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with James Ooi
December 20, 2018 11:38 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBIs it time to go bargain-hunting in Singapore? Phillip Securities’ portfolio manager James Ooi tells Michael Switow that he sees good value in Singapore shares. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fed Rates Hike Spooks Investors
December 20, 2018 11:37 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBWhat’s the difference between a ‘hawkish rate hike’ and a dovish one, and what does this mean for Asian investors? Michael Switow asks FXTM research analyst Lukman Otunuga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Examining Chinese investments in Indonesia
December 19, 2018 12:01 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBChina contributes the third-largest foreign investment in Indonesia. What impact does this have for next year’s Indonesian general election? GovInsider Founder and Managing Editor Joshua Chambers gives his insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Chris Chong, Deputy MD, CapitaLand Retail
December 19, 2018 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBHow has technology helped revive and redefine consumers’ shopping experience, amid declining retail sales? Chris Chong shares how physical and digital shopping can work in tandem. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the 2019 outlook for SMEs?
December 19, 2018 11:59 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBUS-China trade tensions - on top of perennial concerns like cash flow and talent retention - are among what’s causing SMEs to expect a decline in turnover this year. But what’s in store for 2019? Validus Capital CEO and Co-founder Ajit Raikar shares his insights on what SMEs can do to expand their business in 2019. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Brock Silvers
December 19, 2018 11:56 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBKaiyuan Capital managing director Brock Silvers thinks it may be time to buy Singapore shares, though he tells Michael Switow to keep an eye on the Fed and China’s economy.
Cancer-Fighting Tech Company Lists on SG Exchange
December 19, 2018 11:50 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBBiolidics CEO Ivan Lew discusses his company’s path to profitability with Michael Switow and how it’s making cancer easier to diagnose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Read with Michelle Martin: ‘Journeys: Tamils in Singapore, 1800-Present’
December 18, 2018 11:49 - 16 minutes - 15 MBWhen the Tamils first set foot in Singapore, it was not a journey without obstacles. Author Nirmala Murugaian shares the challenges that the Tamils faced then and if they’re still present today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s the one big tech development that shaped 2018?
December 18, 2018 11:48 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBMark Phibbs, Vice President of Marketing at Cisco Systems, shares his insight on the top tech trends of 2018 and looks ahead to how technology will change the way we work in 2019 - including the possibility of moving towards a 4-day work week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What’s next for Man Utd after Mourinho’s sacking?
December 18, 2018 11:48 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBSport On: Shortly before Manchester United sacked Jose Mourinho, ST sports correspondent David Lee analysed why their defeat to Liverpool was the final nail in the coffin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Chris Weston
December 18, 2018 11:47 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBStay away from the pound, look at gold and ‘quality’ stocks, Pepperstone head of research Chris Weston tells Michael Switow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
View from China with Tan Dawn Wei
December 18, 2018 11:40 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBChina honours Lee Kuan Yew, while President Xi Jinping strikes a tough stance that could complicate trade negotiations. Michael Switow talks with Straits Times’ China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei on the 40th anniversary of China’s opening to the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
En bloc hopefuls cut tender prices as reality bites
December 18, 2018 02:51 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBPowering Your Property: ZACD Group’s Executive Director and Head of Research & Consultancy Nicholas Mak on if developments set for en bloc sales, like Park View Mansions, will be successful this time with lowered tenders, and why other properties have increased their prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Choo Su Pin, President, Singapore Society of Oncology
December 18, 2018 02:50 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBHepatocellular carcinoma is the fifth-most common cancer, yet it remains the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with 80% of cases occurring in Asia. Dr Choo shares more on the disease and its treatment advancements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Local SIM card, data roaming, or pocket WiFi?
December 17, 2018 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBYou can now pick up a pocket WiFi from a 7-Eleven ahead of your holiday, but is that the best choice to stay connected when travelling? Spaceroam founder and CEO Jacky Chua with the lowdown on pocket WiFi devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Economic Insight with Song Seng Wun
December 17, 2018 11:59 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBSingapore exports disappoint. What’s behind the drop, and should we be concerned? Michael Switow asks CIMB Private Banking director of economics Song Seng Wun. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
December 17, 2018 11:59 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBSingapore was the best performing market on two continents Monday. Why did it outperform its peers? Michael Switow asks Oanda’s head of trading Stephen Innes. #Fed #trade #chinaeconomy
E-scooter sharing service Neuron Mobility secures $5m funding
December 14, 2018 12:17 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBNeuron Mobility founder Zachary Wang discusses the company’s expansion plans, its safety measures and how LTA’s licensing framework could change the e-scooting sharing sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why face-to-face meetings still matter in business
December 14, 2018 11:52 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBA Carlson Wagonlit Travel survey found that although it costs the company more to fly staff around the world, more than three quarters of businesspeople prefer face-to-face meetings to virtual contact. CWT’s APAC VP of Global Sales and Programme Management Mike Valkevich explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Arun Pai
December 14, 2018 11:52 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBDisappointing economic numbers from China - and a growth downgrade by the ECB - have spooked investors. Michael Switow chats with Kristal.ai chief investment officer Arun Pai about economic numbers, Quantitative Easing and a ‘trader’s market’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can leadership be learned?
December 13, 2018 11:57 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBModern leadership is becoming increasingly complex. What makes a good leader today, and can leaders communicate these qualities the right way? Amanda Moody, Director of the Professional Development Centre at the British Council shares her insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Dr Christopher Tay, CEO, APSN
December 13, 2018 11:56 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MBSingapore has more than 132,000 people with special needs. Association for Persons with Special Needs CEO Dr Christopher Tay on what can be done to encourage businesses to employ those with disabilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
US police and Amazon team up to thwart package thieves
December 13, 2018 11:53 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBTech Talk: New Jersey police are using fake Amazon boxes, doorbell cameras and GPS to stop packages from being stolen. BT tech contributor Wong Kai Yi discusses this, as well as Google+’s early closure. ( See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brexit & Market Insight with Lukman Otunuga
December 13, 2018 11:53 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBNow that UK Prime Minister Teresa May has survived a vote of no-confidence, would you invest in British or European shares? Michael Switow chats with FXTN research analyst Lukman Otunuga. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Colin Low
December 12, 2018 11:54 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBWhere should you invest in 2019? FSM One macro-analyst Colin Low tells Michael Switow that he likes Indonesia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have trade tensions affected online shopping?
December 12, 2018 11:52 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBA PayPal study showed that China and the US remain the most popular cross-border marketplaces for APAC online shoppers. But is the growth potential of e-commerce in the region a positive for global trade? PayPal’s Senior VP of International Markets Dr Rohan Mahadevan and Senior Fellow at the Asian Trade Centre Alex Capri discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is a second Brexit referendum on the cards?
December 12, 2018 11:51 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBConservative Party MPs have triggered a confidence vote in British PM Theresa May’s leadership. This, after she delayed a parliament vote on the Brexit deal, leaving MPs angry at the limbo. Assoc Prof James Crabtree from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy shares his insights on what’s next for Brexit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Harish Nim, Group CEO, Emerio GlobeSoft
December 12, 2018 11:50 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBHarish Nim traces his entrepreneurial journey - from starting off a one-man show in 1997 to growing IT services company Emerio into a 2,000-people multinational operation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2019 Market Outlook with Hartmut Issel
December 11, 2018 11:52 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBFollowing a volatile, largely negative year for Asian equities, what will 2019 have in store for investors? UBS' APAC head of equities Hartmut Issel shares his outlook with Michael Switow for the year ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Influence: Christina Teo, Founder, she1k
December 11, 2018 11:49 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBLaunched in Singapore last month, she1k is an invitation-only network of C-suite females in the corporate world. Find out more about the platform and angel investing from its founder Christina Teo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are credit cards losing their shine?
December 11, 2018 11:48 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBOverall satisfaction towards credit card issuers appear to have fallen in Singapore. Ondot Systems Co-founder Rachna Ahlawat discusses the changing trends of credit card usage, as digital payments gain popularity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon attain Major status?
December 11, 2018 11:47 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBSport On: ST’s Wang Meng Meng on what the marathon organisers need to do to boost its chance of becoming a World Marathon Major. Would it require a route change to better showcase Singapore’s multicultural identity? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The View from London with Craig Erlam
December 11, 2018 11:46 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBWith the Brexit vote cancelled, and Theresa May heading to Berlin to try to salvage Brexit, what is likely to happen next? Oanda's Craig Erlam breaks it down with Michael Switow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Market Insight with Stephen Innes
December 10, 2018 12:17 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSlowing global growth is the latest factor to weigh on the markets. Oanda head of research Stephen Innes tells Michael Switow that it looks like Santa will leave lumps of coal in investor stockings.