Ready to dive into the exhilarating world of forex, but not sure where to start? In this episode, Lee Kim Siang speaks to Charu Chanana, head of FX strategy at Saxo to answer all your questions, from understanding currency pairs to managing risk effectively. 

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02:40 Pros and cons of forex vs equities

04:17 Understanding leverage in forex trading

06:51 Forex trading strategies for beginners

10:57 Major currency pairs outlook

15:05 Impact of interest rates on currency value

17:10 Common forex trading mistakes

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Japan’s stock market has made a big comeback this year. Could the country finally be leaving the lost decades behind? Lee Kim Siang speaks to Naomi Fink, global strategist at Nikko Asset Management, to break it all down.

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00:51 The driving forces behind Japan's economic rally

03:39 Is Japan finally overcoming deflation?

04:57 The impact of Abenomics on corporate governance

10:55 How yen weakness impacts investors

13:16 What to watch in the upcoming earnings season

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Who will make decisions about your personal welfare or finances if you lose mental capacity? On this episode, host Lee Kim Siang talks to lawyer Stefanie Yuen Thio about the vital importance of setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:41 What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

02:34 Why LPA is important for everyone

07:16 How LPA fits into estate planning

10:19 LPA Disputes within the family

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Bitcoin is having a major comeback this year. Not only have prices more than doubled, there are now funds tracking the cryptocurrency in the US stock exchanges. But some are worried this could be the beginning of another bubble.

Are we looking at another Bitcoin bubble, or is the cryptocurrency here to stay? Lee Kim Siang sits down with Coinhako’s Kelvin See for insights. 

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Highlights of the conversation: 

02:37 Bitcoin’s recent surge

03:51 What are Bitcoin ETFs?

07:02 What is Bitcoin halving?

10:16 Pros and cons of investing in bitcoin

13:59 Is it a good time to invest in bitcoin?

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Watches are one of the most popular buys for wealthy Singaporeans. If you’ve seen one up close, you can see why they’re such beloved works of art. But can they pull their weight as investments?

BT’s Lee Kim Siang sits down with Nick Lim, director of second-hand dealer Chuan Watch to get to the bottom of this. 

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:37 Pros and cons of watches as investment

02:58 How to evaluate a watch

05:59 Factors that influence the price of a watch

06:35 The Covid luxury watch boom and bust

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang ([email protected])

With Nick Lim, director, Chuan Watch

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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You know how it goes: It’s been a long, stressful week. On a whim, you decide to treat yourself to a massage. Your partner gets salty. A fight ensues. How do you avoid this? Lee Kim Siang hears from one couple who’s figured it out.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:22 Planning for big ticket purchases

04:09 Balance financial, emotional and physical responsibilities

07:24 Financial support for your in-laws

08:58 Budgeting as a couple

13:37 Treat your partner like a boss

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang ([email protected])

With Angela Teng, editorial director of The Simple Sum; and her husband Isaac Tan

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Produced by: Emily Liu

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Layoffs seem to be happening left and right. What rights do Singaporean employees have in the face of retrenchment? How can you dispute your severance package? Lee Kim Siang finds out.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

02:13 Singapore’s employment law provides limited protections for retrenchment

07:51 How Lazada fumbled their latest round of layoffs

12:01 How to negotiate your exit package

15:45 How to dispute your retrenchment

Hosted by: Lee Kim Siang ([email protected])

With Amarjit Kaur, head of employment law, Withers KhattarWong; and Wong Siqi, content creator

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

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Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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It’s that time of the year again, where time-honoured tradition lines our red packets (and pockets) with cash. What’s the best way to make the most of our ang-bao money? Howie Lim finds out. 

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

03:08 Importance of planning your finances

04:16 Saving is not sufficient

05:37 Understanding your needs versus wants

06:49 Step-by-Step guide to using your ang-bao money

07:46 Saving, spending and investing have to coexist

09:41 Where to start investing for a beginner

Hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Mey Wong, head of client experience at StashAway

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Emily Liu

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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These are trying times and all eyes are on Budget 2024, especially since rumours abound that it could be an ‘election Budget’. Howie Lim finds out what various industry experts think.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

02:26 New tax incentives for corporates

05:31 To boost sustainability efforts

06:16 GE and elevated cost of living

08:12 Have Budgets done enough already?

10:31 What if wish lists don’t materialise?

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Tan Wen Wei, analyst, Asia at EIU; Gene Kwee, partner, head of tax APAC at Mazars; and Yong Jiahao, partner, IGH & manufacturing, tax, KPMG in Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Emily Liu

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A trend in 2024 could be institutional players showing a keen interest in issuing their own stablecoins. And it’s a move that has been welcomed by the digital asset sector.

Howie Lim gets insights from Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:06 What exactly is a stablecoin

03:20 Stablecoins’ role in the larger ecosystem

06:37 Stablecoin market expanding

09:19 The growing need for regulation

12:43 Should investors look into stablecoins?

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Gerald Goh, co-founder and CEO Singapore of Sygnum

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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How will the markets be in 2024 and where should we park our money in order for the markets to treat us well?

Howie Lim gets insights from Hugh Chung from Endowus, Phil Waters from OANDA and Daniel Peris from Federated Hermes.

Synopsis: Every first, third and fifth Monday of the month, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:03 Implications of the Fed's recent pause in rate hikes

07:12 How retail investors should position themselves

09:32 Outlook for US markets

11:11 Outlook for global markets

13:52 Sectors to look out for

Written, hosted and produced by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Hugh Chung, chief investment advisory officer from Endowus, Phil Waters, CEO, APAC & Emerging Markets from OANDA and Daniel Peris, senior portfolio manager at Federated Hermes. 

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

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