Investment-linked insurance plans, or ILPs, are often touted for their dual benefits of protection and investment returns. But do they live up to the claim?

In this episode, Genevieve Cua, wealth editor of The Business Times, unravels the five common misconceptions about ILPs. Learn about their high costs, and find out if they truly offer the protection and investment returns they may promise.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:56 Capital guaranteed upon death?

03:45 ILPs’ many fees

05:04 Do ILPs really protect you?

06:10 How much return do ILPs offer?

06:50 Should you buy an ILP?

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MAS will farm out S$5 billion to fund managers as part of a national plan to boost the Singapore market. Will the programme succeed? What more needs to happen? BT senior correspondent Ben Paul analyses the latest developments.

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:

04:51 MAS review group beats low expectations

08:23 STI lifted by value unlocking, repositioning

10:54 Many market watchers are still sceptical

13:32 Holistic approach, more measures to come

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Million-dollar HDB flats are now a regular occurrence. Why are home prices in Singapore getting more and more expensive? Is housing still within reach for young Singaporeans today?

In this episode of PropertyBT, Senior correspondent Leslie Yee gets insights from ERA Singapore’s Eugene Lim on housing affordability in Singapore. From BTOs to private homes, they explain whether home prices are stabilising and how population growth and a fast ageing population impact the housing market.

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:10 Property highlights from Budget 2025

03:06 How affordable is housing for young Singaporeans?

06:33 Are home prices stabilising?

09:16 How do developers acquire land in Singapore?

11:49 Will Singapore run out of land for housing?

13:53 Will an aging population dampen housing demand?

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Is S$2.5 million an affordable price tag for a new leasehold 3-bedroom condo?

Shifting housing demand from Singapore to Johor could offer room to ease ABSD rates

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With Eugene Lim, key executive officer, ERA Singapore 

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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Which came first, the charger or the car?

Singapore has an ambitious plan to build 60,000 charging stations by 2030. With five years to go, how far along are we?

Will we soon see electric boats and even planes?

In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong sits down with Dean Cher, head of mobility at SP Group, to uncover the business behind EV charging in Singapore, and what lies ahead for sustainable transportation.

Highlights:

02:34 How big is Singapore’s charging network? 

04:30 Destination charging

07:10 Is industry consolidation on the cards?

10:19 A landmark acquisition

11:31 What about boats and planes?

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With Dean Cher, head of mobility, sustainable energy solutions, SP Group

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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Last year, MediShield Life went through a review, with big changes about to kick in this year. 

But the largest impact might come from a technicality that many of us might not be familiar with: the pro-ration factor.

In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua sits down with Alex Lee, president of the Singapore Actuarial Society, to explain the ins and outs of pro-ration, and unpack what these new changes mean for your financial stability and healthcare coverage.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:41 What is pro-ration?

04:00 Why are pro-ration factors being adjusted now?

05:21 Are insurance companies to blame?

09:10 Will IP premiums rise?

12:45 How to better protect yourself?

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OCBC’s offer for Great Eastern resulted in the insurer being suspended from trading. But the remaining minority shareholders of the insurer haven’t yet given in. And, one of them has made an interesting proposal. Senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the investment and regulatory implications of the story.

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:

00:48 Great Eastern is suspended, but the story isn’t over

04:29 Dissident minority investor makes another proposal

08:03 Always assess the intentions of majority shareholders

10:39 Why OCBC should distribute its Great Eastern shares

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Will HDB resale flats hit two million dollars this year? Is it time to invest in property in Johor? Will the government raise the income ceiling for Build-to-Order flats? 

From the 2025 budget to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, the Year of the Snake promises a lot of opportunities for the Singapore property market.

In this episode, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Ismail Gafoor, executive chairman and CEO of PropNex, to break down how this year will look for homeowners and investors in Singapore. 

Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:20 HDB resale homes

04:34 Condos

10:57 Budget 2025 expectations

15:54 The Johor impact

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More property cooling measures? Locals buying their first homes could be hit

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From BYD to Zeekr, premium tech to luxury, Chinese electric vehicles dominated the Singapore Motorshow 2025 this month. Are we witnessing a revolution in the Singapore’s car market? 

In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong checks out the highlights of the motorshow, and speaks to some of the Chinese brands hoping to shake things up.

Plus, Derryn sits down with industry veteran Victor Kwan to figure out what this all means for the future of cars in Singapore.

Highlights:

00:47 Chinese EV brands take centre stage at Singapore Motorshow 2025

01:32 Why Premium Motors is bringing in three new Chinese brands

05:52 BYD's ambitious plans to crack the luxury market

10:49 The new Chinese world order 

13:12 Future of Chinese EVs in Singapore

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With James Ng, managing director, BYD Singapore; Lee Hoe Lone, managing director, Premium Automobiles; and Victor Kwan, deputy director, Singapore University of Social Sciences Academy.

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Derryn Wong & Emily Liu

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Markets will do what they do in 2025, but there are ways to help you stay on an even keel.

Genevieve Cua sets out things you can anticipate in terms of returns, and trends in rates and inflation, including healthcare. Plus chalking up more in savings to maximise what the CPF can eventually pay you in retirement savings for life.

Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:16 What’s a realistic outlook for stocks and bonds

03.20 Trend in interest rates and inflation

04:33 CPF changes to enhance retirement savings

06:55 Brace for higher Integrated Shield premiums

09:38 Taking a fresh approach to your greatest asset: yourself

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Solid US economic performance and Fed rate cuts provide a strong underpinning for the markets, despite the risks posed by Trump 2.0. BT senior correspondent Ben Paul offers views on how to invest in 2025.

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:

02:40 US economic resilience is still surprising forecasters

04:12 Analysts’ target prices point to further gains for S&P 500

08:21 Trump’s victory sparked a rally, so why the nervousness?

12:46 Bet on Singapore banks, Reits, value-unlocking plays

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