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Synopsis: Listen to logical analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore, in this new podcast series based on Ben Paul's weekly column in The Business Times.
Podcaster: Ben Paul
Produced by The Business Times, SPH Media.
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Behind the minority-investor movement at Great Eastern: BT Mark to Market (Ep 41)
A group of minority shareholders at Great Eastern have put through three resolutions to address their assessment of Great Eastern's shares. Their attempt to table these resolutions at the upcoming AGM has been rejected. What is next?
BT's Ben Paul sits down with independent investor Ong Chin Woo to discuss his concerns and breakdown the resolutions proposed.
Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:21 Great Eastern’s board, minorities square off
04:42 Resolutions to align interests, unlock value
11:28 Shareholders of OCBC may stand to benefit
19:48 Minorities must be reasonable, willing to fight
Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
With Ong Chin Woo, independent investor
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Ben Paul & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Is this the end for Cordlife? BT Mark to Market (Ep 40)
Cordlife Group is in big trouble. Last November, the Ministry of Health suspended the company’s operations after it found significant issues with its cord blood storage system. How did things get so bad? Can the company really come back from this crisis? Ben Paul sits down with reporter Megan Cheah to break it all down.
Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:55 Board failed investors and customers
06:05 More problems may come to light
08:41 Stock may have bottomed for now
14:52 Time to weigh options to unlock value
Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
With Megan Cheah, journalist, The Business Times
Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Ben Paul & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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Winning with Reits in 2024: BT Mark to Market (Ep 39)
How can Singapore’s Reits and property trusts adjust to the “new normal” of higher interest rates and slower growth? Especially since the outlook for economic growth - after all the monetary policy tightening that took place over the last two years - is rather uncertain. Ben Paul has some suggestions.
Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:28 Reits seeing a reversal of fortunes
04:40 Slower growth, higher interest rates
07:57 Pressure on real estate valuations
12:50 Time to cut debt, reposition portfolios
Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Mark To Market:
Channel: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp
Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN
Google Podcasts: bt.sg/4D2E
Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod
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Property trust investors agitate for change: BT Mark to Market (Ep 38)
Minority investor fury at Manulife US Reit, Sabana Reit and Dasin Retail Trust has turned the spotlight on the effectiveness of the statutory protections under the external-manager model adopted by most Singapore Reits and business trusts. But switching to an internal-manager model is not a simple matter.
Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:06 Perilous outlook for Reits, property trusts in 2024
04:32 Manulife US Reit sponsor less than generous
10:32 Sabana, Dasin unitholders want internal managers
13:09 Manager-internalisation pathway will boost market
16:30 Should investors bet on Manulife US Reit’s recovery?
Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Mark To Market:
Channel: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp
Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN
Google Podcasts: bt.sg/4D2E
Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod
BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson
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How to fix Singapore’s stock market: BT Mark to Market (Ep 37)
The Singapore market’s poor performance and lack of exciting new listings are multifaceted problems that require simultaneous action on different fronts. Senior correspondent Ben Paul gets to grips with issues, and offers some possible solutions.
Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.
Highlights of the podcast:
03:50 Private capital and the Magnificent Seven
08:19 Diverse views on what’s dogging the market
12:26 Governance, performance are interconnected
15:30 Timing, pricing of IPOs should be calibrated
Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim
Produced and edited by: Howie Lim
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us at:
Channel: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp
Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN
Google Podcasts: bt.sg/4D2E
Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt
PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod
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Rising costs bring the bears back: BT Mark to Market (Ep 36)
Rising oil prices and stubbornly resilient economic activity may prompt the Fed and other central banks to keep monetary policy tighter for longer than expected. This could be bad news for US tech stocks, Singapore real estate investment trusts and regional economies with weak current accounts.
Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:03 Waning inflation sparked big rally last year
04:25 Oil prices, resilient growth reignite fears
09:47 Ebb and flow of tech, energy stocks
13:12 Regional currencies vulnerable to oil surge
Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Claressa Monteiro
Produced and edited by: Janice Tan
Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
Follow BT Mark To Market podcasts and rate us at:
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Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp
Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN
Google Podcasts: bt.sg/4D2E
Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt
Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.
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PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM
BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus
BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod
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