Your Money with Michelle Martin

Money and Me: Cracking the Private Equity Promise & The ETF-Only Retirement Play

What risks may be hiding behind the “democratisation of PE” narrative? Tim Phillips of TimTalksMoney breaks down liquidity traps, private-credit ETFs, and the red flags every investor should spot. Then we shift to the big retail question: Can you build your entire retirement plan using ETFs alone?  We compare ETF-only strategies for a 35-year-old with $50K versus a 55-year-old with $500K. All this and more, in Money and Me hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Baby Sharks, Tech Shocks & the Big ETF Question

We start with a blockbuster IPO. Pinkfong’s Baby Shark empire makes waves with it's debut, stirring questions about Korea’s content boom. U.S. markets wobble as Nvidia, Tesla, and crypto-linked stocks drag investor sentiment lower. Michelle Martin runs a rapid “Up or Down” lightning round across tech, aviation, regional plays, and Singapore blue chips. Then a check in on local markets with Jardine Matheson and Venture Corp in focus. Plus: how Indonesian instant noodles have became a global premium trend. Hosted by Michelle Martin. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Influence: Driving the Future - Inside Borneo Motors Singapore’s 100-Year Evolution

The global automotive industry is undergoing its greatest transformation in a century - electrification, digital ownership and self-driving technology. In this episode, we explore how Borneo Motors Singapore - a brand that has grown with the nation since 1925 - is reinventing itself for a new era. Magdalene Tan, Marketing Director of Borneo Motors Singapore, joins Michelle Martin to unpack strategy, heritage and the next chapter of automotive evolution. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Money and Me: Are S-REITs Still Worth the Climb?

Industrial REITs are steady, yields are juicy, and rates are falling - so is now the moment to move? Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode breaks down why industrial S-REITs have held firm with strong occupancy and rental reversions. We explore how the wider S-REIT universe has staged a 2025 rebound on easing debt costs and a friendlier rate outlook. With T-bills slipping near 1.37 - 1.4%, Kenny Loh weighs in on whether REIT yields of 5 - 6% still offer real value. Is this rally just a “rates are going down” trade - or the early innings of a broader re-rating? Kenny also shares clear strategies for conservative investors navigating income, risk and timing. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Market View: Buffett’s Quiet Accumulation & the Luxury Shake-Up

The Oracle of Omaha makes a surprise tech bet - what does Warren Buffett know that the rest of the market doesn’t? Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, we break down the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio twist. What earnings in the week ahead are being watched closely? We dive into a mixed week for US indices and the shifting narratives driving investor positioning. Luxury markets heat up as  Bernard Arnault shops Chinese brands in Shanghai. UP or DOWN features Pop Mart’s Labubu, Frasers Property and more. Plus, how the STI is trading today - and your “Last Word” from the global box office. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.