Money Mind Podcast

Is the crypto winter turning into an ice age after the collapse of one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges? Sona Remesh finds out the five things investors need to know about fall of FTX. Her guests on this podcast are Eugene Ng, co-founder of blockchain-based company OpenEden, Antonio Fatas, economist at INSEAD, and Jim Rogers, investor and author.

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As Chinese president Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the world’s second biggest economy, should investors be relooking the risks and rewards of investing in China? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Bernard Aw, economist for Asia Pacific at Coface; and Joerg Wuttke, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.

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What are the hot button economic issues, as Malaysia prepares to head to the polls on November 19? And how will the outcome of the vote affect investor confidence? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Suhaimi Ilias, chief economist, Maybank Investment Banking Group; Kevin Zhang, senior research officer, ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute; and Heng Chip Hian, CEO, clickTRUE Malaysia.

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Money matters are top on the minds of voters as the United States goes to the polls on November 8th. How will the results of these midterm elections impact markets and investment decisions in Asia? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Angela Mancini from Control Risks and Vasu Menon from OCBC Bank.

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Ransomware attacks are on the rise and no business is immune. Find out the five things you need to know to protect yourself and your business. Sona Remesh’s guests are David Koh, chief executive of the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore; and John Shier, senior security advisor at Sophos.

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You’ve been hearing about the energy crunch and counting the cost of rising prices. Why is this happening and how will it change where energy supplies come from in the future? Jonathan Peeris is joined by Stefanie Holtze-Jen, chief investment officer for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank International; and David Broadstock, senior research fellow at the Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore.

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It’s the most closely watched political event on China’s national calendar this year – and it could also be a turning point for the Chinese economy. Sona Remesh previews the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress with her guests, Victor Shih, associate professor of political science at the University of California, San Diego, and Rory Green, head of China and Asia Research at TS Lombard.

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A migration of millionaires is taking place – and for many, the destination of choice is Singapore. What do they bring to the local economy, and could a wealth tax slow down the momentum? Sona Remesh puts these questions to Ryan Lin, director at Bayfront Law in alliance with Nishamura and Asahi; Sivakumar Saravan, senior partner at Crowe Singapore; and Annie Koh, senior advisor at the Business Families Institute.

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Sri Lanka is stuck in a political and economic crisis – the worst since independence over seven decades ago. What will it take for the island to get on the road to recovery? Join Sona Remesh and her guests, Anushka Wijesinha, co-founder, Centre for a Smart Future; Sagarika Chandra, director, Asia Pacific Sovereigns, Fitch Ratings; and Sid Dassanaike, managing partner, Untitled Untold. 

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Digital retail banks have made their debut on the Singapore banking scene. So what makes them different from traditional banks – and should you put your money in a digital bank? Sona Remesh is joined by Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank; Reuben Lai, head of regional office at GXS Bank; and Leong Chuo Ming, partner, Withers KhattarWong.

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