Fixed deposits and government bonds are top choices for Singapore investors. But there are many other opportunities to grow wealth outside these tried and tested vehicles. But to do this, investor education is critical says Jo-Ann Chia, Asia Fixed Income Senior Portfolio Manager at Nikko Asset Management. 

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Making a career pivot may seem scary, regardless of your age or station in life. How should you plan and manage your finances before making the leap into a new career? In this week’s episode of Money Talks, Peter Tan from Unicorn Financial Solutions shares some tips on how to navigate the change without disrupting your finances.

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Across Asia, stock markets have seen diverse performances. From frontier markets that offer opportunities, to emerging ones that continue to entice investors and developed markets with steady growth, what should we know before dipping our toes in? Alex Wolf, Managing Director and Head of Investment Strategy for Asia at J.P. Morgan Private Bank gives us the lay of the land. 

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 Financial abuse of vulnerable adults has been on the rise in Singapore. What are the red flags and what kind of legal and non-legal action can be taken to mitigate the impact? In this episode of Money Talks, Chong Yue-En, a lawyer and the Managing Director of Bethel Chambers LLC, gives us a breakdown of this complex issue.  

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Just as there are generous grants for workers to learn new skills, businesses too have a range of resources to tap on. Lee Hsin Chong, managing director of BNL, explains how he uses subsidies and grants to help his company and the staff improve. 

This episode was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, in support of Budget 2024.   

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The government recently announced a S$4000 SkillsFuture Credit top-up for Singaporeans aged 40 and above. While this is good news for those keen on upskilling themselves, others may not know where to start. Peggy Lim, director of the Public Engagement Division at SkillsFuture Singapore, guides the way on this week’s Money Talks.  

This episode was done in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, in support of Budget 2024. 

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The housing rental market in Singapore has gone through significant changes over the past few years. How should potential renters prepare themselves before taking the plunge? What red flags should they look out for in their contracts?

In this episode of Money Talks, Dr Lee Nai Jia, Head of Real Estate Intelligence, Data and Software Solutions with PropertyGuru Group gives his take.

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Access to private markets may be expanding, but they remain opaque to the regular investor. In this episode of the Money Talks podcast, co-founder and CEO of investment platform StashAway, Michele Ferrario, takes us through the differences between public and private markets, and how access to private markets still has its limits. 

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One tool that every shareholder or investor should have in their arsenal is the ability to read and assess a company’s financial statements. But not everyone is equipped to cut through the jargon. David Gerald, founder, president and CEO of Securities Investors Association (Singapore) shows Andrea Heng what to look out for.  

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Following its peak in 2021, China has seen an epic US$7 trillion stock crash. Are we seeing a bottom nearing? What benefits can be reaped from buying cheaper Chinese stocks? Andrea Heng speaks to John Lin, Chief Investment Officer of China Equities at AllianceBernstein.

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