Money Mind Podcast

As Big Tech continues to slim down its workforces, which are the sectors hiring tech workers? Sona Remesh is joined by Taimur Baig, chief economist at DBS Bank, and Faizal Yahya, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies.

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After posting declines in 2022, could Singapore REITs and property stocks be in for a rebound this year? Sona Remesh is joined by Vijay Natarajan, vice president of real estate and REITs, equity research, at RHB Singapore, and Gabriel Yap, executive chairman of investment firm, GCP Global.

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After a rollercoaster year in 2022, commodities are forecast to rebound in 2023. None more strongly than gold, which many analysts think could hit record highs this year. So what do you need to know about investing in gold – and how is it different from other investments? Jonathan Peeris speaks to Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist, State Street Global Advisors, and Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association.

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Flying on private jets isn’t just for the rich and famous. The sector became one of aviation’s growth spots during the pandemic – and this looks set to continue, even as commercial aviation takes off in a big way. So is flying on a private jet just about the caviar and champagne? Jonathan Peeris met his guest Ian Moore, chief commercial officer, Vistajet, on board one of the world’s largest business jets.

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With inflation, rate hikes, and recession risks still on the horizon, 2023 is looking to be another volatile year for investors. So what should be the top priorities in your financial planning playbook? Join Jonathan Peeris and his guests, Loo Cheng Chuan, founder of the 1M65 Movement, Samuel Rhee, chairman and chief investment officer, Endowus, and financial blogger Dawn Cher.

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Depression and anxiety cost the global economy over US$1 trillion a year in lost productivity. So how can workplaces make happier workers? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Colyn Chua, head of Jardines MINDSET, Peta Latimer, CEO, Mercer Singapore, and Ragy Thomas, founder and CEO of Sprinklr.

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As the clock winds down on 2022, how can you get a headstart on your financial health in the new year and beyond? Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend, tells Dawn Tan the five money moves you need to make before the end of 2022 – as well as the one money move you shouldn’t be making.

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What does it take for a data centre to go green – and why does it matter to consumers? Jonathan Peeris finds out the five things you need to know about sustainable data centres. He is joined by Leong Yee May, managing director, South Asia, Equinix, and Dale Lai, research analyst, DBS Bank.

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Malaysia’s new leader Anwar Ibrahim faces a bulging in-tray as he starts his term as the country’s 10th prime minister. Can he tackle domestic rice bowl issues, keep international investors happy and his unity government on an even keel? Join Dawn Tan and her guests, Qarrem Kassim, analyst at the Institute of Strategic and International Studies, Malaysia, Heikal Rosnan, deputy managing director of Bower Group Asia, and Julia Goh, senior economist at UOB Malaysia.

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There’s been a string of layoffs in the tech sector around the world. Why is this happening and will the contagion spread? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Yorlin Ng, chief operating officer of Momentum Works and head of Momentum Academy, and James Tan, managing partner of Quest Ventures.

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