S$NEER – the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate - is a critical component of Singapore’s monetary policy. Jeff Ng, head of Asia macro strategy at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, tells Andrea Heng how this affects the price of our daily coffee or our shopping sprees on holiday.

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Planning a funeral can be a deeply emotional experience - but it can also come with significant financial costs. Andrea Heng speaks with Ang Ziqian, vice-president of the Association of Funeral Directors Singapore and managing director of Ang Chin Moh Funeral Directors, on the costs and logistics of planning for a funeral. 

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Homes can be a source of passive income should people want more cash to fund their retirement. Andrea Heng sits down with Mortgage Master co-founder and CEO David Baey, who gives his take on the Lease Buyback Scheme and the Silver Housing Bonus scheme.

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The European stock market was outperforming the American markets in the first quarter of 2025. Then came US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” and markets across Europe plunged. Should investors still look to Europe in the mid- and long-term? Yap Fook Hien, senior investment strategist, wealth solutions for Standard Chartered Bank breaks it down.  

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From growing up in a wealthy family to losing it all when she was just 15, group CEO and founder of The Parentinc, Roshni Mahtani Cheung, is our guest on this episode of How I Made It. She tells Andrea Heng how she built her business from scratch.

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US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sent shockwaves through global markets. But what does this mean for your investments? Eddy Loh, chief investment officer at Maybank Group Wealth Management tells Andrea Heng what you should consider having in your portfolio to weather through the falls.

This podcast was recorded on Apr 8, 2025. 

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In early March, financial services firm Chocolate Finance announced it had suspended instant withdrawals, causing concern among customers. This raised questions about the safety of digital banks and investment platforms. Avishek Nandy from Bain & Company gives Andrea Heng a quick lay of the land in this week’s Money Talks Explains.

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Are you planning to refinance your mortgage loan but not sure if it’s the right time? In this episode of Money Talks Explains, Clive Chng, head of relations at Redbrick Mortgage Advisory, gives a breakdown of what homeowners should consider – from loan tenure to interest rates – before making the move.  

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From big-ticket items to daily expenses, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scheme has gained traction among consumers for its convenience and flexibility. But do consumers fully understand the risks involved? Associate Professor Pearpilai Jutasompakorn from the Singapore Institute of Technology breaks down the pros and cons of the scheme with Andrea Heng in this week’s episode of Money Talks. 

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When making travel plans, buying travel insurance is usually treated as an afterthought. In this episode of Money Talks, Cherie Wang co-founder of Planner Bee tells Andrea Heng why this shouldn’t be the case, and highlights what fine print to look out for to ensure you can travel with a peace of mind. 

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