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Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode plugs the top financial knowledge gaps that some experienced investors may not even know too. It is brought to you by HSBC: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Deepak Khanna, head of wealth products and journeys at HSBC, who explains the following:

1. What are the top 3 financial knowledge gaps and how HSBC's new FinFit online index shows how to close these gaps (0:45)
2. Correcting mismatches between financial product maturity and your own goals, such as university education for your children (2:12)
3. Why not enough people assess their risk tolerance regularly (3:39)
4. Many experienced investors with portfolios larger than S$200,000 are still invested mostly, or even entirely, in equities and bonds. Is that good enough? (6:00)
5. Three steps for investors to build a multi-asset portfolio - with an emphasis on not just broad asset classes but even sub-asset classes (7:50)
6. Fourth step to further diversify your portfolio: How to understand the sustainable investment sector better in 2021 (11:20)

Find out more about:

HSBC's FinFit index and financial coaching tools: https://www.hsbc.com.sg/finfit/

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Green Pulse Ep 47: Green Finance 101 (Pt 1): Directing capital to meet climate goals 

19:10 mins

Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series.

Finance is the fuel that keeps economies humming. And with countries now wanting to build back better from the economic fall-out from Covid-19, there is now a global momentum to ensure that finance is green. In March 2021, an Asean taxonomy board was established to provide a framework to guide green investments in the region. But what exactly does green finance entail, and why is it important for various nations to adopt? And how will it help the world avoid the harshest impacts of climate change?

In the first of a two-part episode on green finance, ST environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate change editor David Fogarty discuss the topic with two experts in the field of sustainable finance. Hear from Mr Eugene Wong, chief executive of the Sustainable Finance Institute Asia, as well as Mr Anders Nordheim, who is senior vice president for Asia sustainable finance at the World Wild Fund for Nature Singapore. 

They discuss the following points:

Difference between green, climate and sustainable finance, and how they differ from usual financing schemes (1:09) 

Measures in place to prevent green finance from being used for unsustainable or climate-unfriendly projects  (8:18) 

Importance of hammering out definitions on what constitutes a “green” project for the region (9:03) 

How can retail investors participate in green finance? (15:05)

Listen to Pt 2: Green Finance 101 (Pt 2) - Understanding carbon services https://omny.fm/shows/green-pulse-1/understanding-carbon-services-green-pulse-ep-48

Produced by: Audrey Tan ([email protected]), David Fogarty ([email protected]), Ernest Luis and Adam Azlee

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BTxM+S podcast Ep 4: How sustainable property developments can save costs

12:01 min

Synopsis: This is the final instalment in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts hosts Ong Choon Fah, CEO of Edmund Tie & Company, and they discuss the following:

What is the impact of ESG (environmental, social, and governance) on Singapore's property market? (1:10)

How sustainable features built into your new property results in reduced maintenance costs and increased returns for investors (2:45)

Features such as cross-ventilation in sustainable property developments such as Marina One Residences (6:00)

Do buyers favour "low lifestyle cost and carbon-footprint" locations that could be more attractive in the future resale market? (7:10)

How a property's mixed-use design also contributes to its carbon footprint equation, and mindset changes for developers (9:45)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

Registration: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/register.html

Listen to Ep 1 - Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property: https://str.sg/Jj9H

Ep 2 - Understand prime property investing in Singapore better: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/understand-prime-property-investing-in-singapore-b

Ep 3 - CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-3-cbd-home-buying-what-role-do

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Money Hacks Ep 92: Trends for Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond

12:12 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - a growing area of interest for retail investors especially in Asia - and the outlook for ESG investing in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Victoria Mio, director for Asian equities at Fidelity International, who explains the following:

1. Fidelity’s annual global Analyst Survey 2021 shows how Asia (including China) is not far behind the West when it comes to sustainability awareness (1:00)

2. Net-zero carbon emissions: What it means for investors and what factors and values in companies they should look for (3:26)
3. More carbon neutrality progress in utilities and telecom sector companies than within energy sector (6:12)
4. Percentage estimates of companies that will achieve carbon neutrality in coming decades (7:20)
5. How sustainable investors have a role to play in forcing positive change in companies (8:03)
6. Will there be more emphasis on social issues versus the 'E' and 'G' in ESG? (9:10)

Find out more about:

Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook

Download Fidelity International Analyst Survey 2021 report: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/static/singapore/pdf/article/analyst-survey-2021/fidelity_analyst_survey_2021.pdf

Fidelity International Analyst Survey 2021 site: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/analyst-survey-2021

Listen to Ep 89 - Key investment themes to act on in 2021: https://str.sg/Jj9K

Ep 90 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BTxM+S Podcast Ep 3: CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being

13:07 min

Synopsis: This is the third in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy at ERA Realty Network, as they discuss the following:

More residential properties within the central business district (CBD) today (1:13)

Key pros and cons of living within the CBD (2:36)

How ERP charges can be offset with a residence connected to MRT network (3:33)

Calculating "value" of being nearer to top lifestyle, retail, dining and cultural options downtown (6:54)

Well-being value: Easy access to beneficial "green heart" areas within and near residences in the Marina Bay financial district area (9:57)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

Registration: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/register.html

Listen to Ep 1 - Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property: https://str.sg/Jj9H

Ep 2 - Understand prime property investing in Singapore better: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/understand-prime-property-investing-in-singapore-b

Ep 4 - How sustainable property developments can save costs: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-4-esg-property-investing-how-w

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT x M+S Podcast Ep 2: Understand prime property investing in Singapore better

11:52 min

Synopsis: This is the second in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Nicholas Mak, head of research and consultancy at ERA Realty Network, as they discuss the following:

The definitions that make a property "prime", and how the new financial District 1 has joined traditional high-end real estate areas such as Districts 9,10 and 11 (0:50)

Which development with wider unit selections buyers can purchase directly from the developer (2:05)

Key characteristics of high-end properties relevant for prime real estate buyers (2:25)

Step-by-step roadmap for a buyer thinking of a home in Singapore’s upmarket districts (6:08)

Covid-19's impact on Singapore's high-end residential property market, and how the vaccination programme can lead to higher demand (9:10)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

Registration: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/register.html

Listen to Ep 1 - Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property: https://str.sg/Jj9H

Ep 3 - CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-3-cbd-home-buying-what-role-do

Ep 4 - How sustainable property developments can save costs: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-4-esg-property-investing-how-w

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT x M+S Podcast Ep 1: Pros and cons of investing in mixed-use property

11:21 min

Synopsis: This is the first in a series of four episodes on Marina One Residences and topics covering the advantages of inner city park-like living in the heart of Singapore's downtown area. It is brought to you by developer M+S: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Ong Choon Fah, CEO of Edmund Tie & Company, and they discuss the following:

Understanding what is a mixed-use property development before buying or investing (0:32)

Pros and cons of buying a mixed-use property development for the purpose of investment (1:25)

Why are mixed-use developments more resilient investments in the Covid-19 era and more sustainable? (2:16)

What is living in the heart of the new Marina Bay financial district like, and the possible tenant pool of financial workers (5:10)

Aiming for Singapore's transport concept of a 20-minute town, with amenities accessible within that time frame (8:00)

Resale value and why millennials, and even seniors who are "empty nesters", are keen on mixed-use property developments (8:50)

Find out more:

Marina One Residences: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/

Virtual Tour: http://marinaone.com.sg/virtualtour.html

Registration: http://www.marinaone.com.sg/register.html

Listen to Ep 2 - Understand prime property investing in Singapore better: https://str.sg/Jj9j

Ep 3 - CBD home buying - factoring in lifestyle and well-being: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-3-cbd-home-buying-what-role-do

Ep 4 - How sustainable property developments can save costs: https://omny.fm/shows/st-bt/bt-x-m-s-podcast-ep-4-esg-property-investing-how-w

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at the case for investing in China in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Catherine Yeung, Fidelity International's investment director, who explains the following:

1. China's household consumption, GDP, and pent-up demand (0:42)
2. How retail investors can take advantage of China's domestic demand story (2:12)
3. What China’s tremendous data advantage means (3:15)
4. Investing opportunities: looking outside China’s big-name equities (6:10)
5. Income opportunities: yield from Chinese state-owned enterprises (8:26)
6. Assessing risk in Chinese markets (9:30)

Find out more about:

Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook

Fidelity's Case For Investing in China: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/Pages/2021-01-06-consumption-continues-grow-importance-outlook-2021-1609903367527

Listen to Ep 89 - Key investment themes to act on in 2021: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/2021s-outlook-and-key-investment-themes-to-act-on

Ep 92 - Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/trends-for-asias-esg-investing-outlook-in-2021-and

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Money Hacks Ep 90: Achieving passive income and wealth growth amid Covid-19

9:36 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

In this week's episode, we look at strategies for achieving passive income and wealth growth amid Covid-19 and the post-pandemic recovery.

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Luke Lim, managing director at Phillip Securities, brokerage and wealth management arm of PhillipCapital. They discuss the following:

1. Concrete steps to rebuild passive income amid the pandemic and post-pandemic recovery: Which sectors performed? (1:55)
2. Diversify when faced with financial vulnerability, in asset classes, geographical regions and sectors (2:41)
3. What is the "barbell" approach in diversification? Why it is still worth working with a remisier who acts as a trading coach (4:35)
4. Views on single stocks, ETFs and index funds (6:25)

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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BT Money Hacks Ep 89: Key investment themes to act on in 2021

10:36 min

Synopsis: Updated fortnightly on Mondays, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

This week's episode looks at investment themes retail investors can act on in 2021 and beyond. It is brought to you by Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/

BT's digital editor Chris Lim hosts Paras Anand, Fidelity’s Asia-Pacific chief investment officer, who explains the following:

1. Differences in Asian economic strategy when compared with countries in the West (1:00)

2. What concrete steps can retail investors take to act on this outlook? (1:51)

3. With relatively low yields, and arguably overpriced equities especially in the US, should retail investors wait for the market to cool or avoid timing the market and risk missing out on a recovery year? (5:23) 

4. What are three key investment considerations for retail investors in this 'new normal' Covid-19 era? (7:30)

5. Beware of false diversification (8:59)

Find out more about:

Fidelity International: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing

Fidelity's Global Market Outlook 2021: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/news-and-insights/outlook

Fidelity's Learn About Investing: https://www.fidelity.com.sg/beginners/learn-about-investing

Listen to Ep 91 - Investing in China's market - the case for retail investors: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/investing-in-chinas-market-the-case-for-retail-inv

Ep 92 - Asia's ESG investing outlook in 2021 and beyond: https://omny.fm/shows/money-hacks-1/trends-for-asias-esg-investing-outlook-in-2021-and

Produced by: Chris Lim and Ernest Luis

Edited by: Adam Azlee

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