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Nov 2

Pokemon and other trading cards: What drives their value and risks?

Earlier this year, a rare Pikachu card sold for US$16.5 million at an auction, but does that make Pokémon trading cards a serious investment? On the Money Talks podcast, Andrea Heng speaks with Roy Raftery, head of pop culture at Stanley Gibbons, about what drives trading card prices, why some cards can lose value quickly and whether they deserve a place alongside alternative investments such as art and luxury watches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
13h ago

Can K-pop and anime revive struggling towns in Japan and South Korea?

Japan and South Korea both set visitor records last year, and more travellers say a story helped bring them: a TV drama, an anime or a K-pop group. On the CNA Correspondent podcast, Korea and Japan correspondents Lim Yun Suk and Michiyo Ishida tell Arnold Gay how life was injected back into Busan, Numazu and Uto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

Democrats hand Trump a stinging defeat. What's next?

America has voted, but will anything really change for the rest of the world? From the Iran war and Trump's tariffs to the AI race with China, the US midterm elections have consequences far beyond Washington DC. Can a Democratic Party-controlled Congress rein in Donald Trump and the Republicans? Or will he still have a free hand to act overseas? Host Genevieve Woo and Senior Correspondent Simon Marks unpack the results, the political battles ahead and what they mean for Asia and the rest of the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1d ago

Invest or insure: Which should come first if you cannot afford both?

You have money left at the end of the month after paying your bills. Should you invest it to grow your wealth or spend it on insurance for protection? And what happens if you cannot afford to do both? On the Money Talks podcast, Gidon Jerome Kessel, Group Head of Deposit and Wealth Management at UOB, and Toni Fung, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer at Prudential Singapore, talks about striking the right balance and adjusting your emergency savings at different life stages. This episode is brought to you by UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19

What should you do before the next market shock?

With oil prices hovering around US$100 a barrel, stubborn inflation and higher interest rates creating uncertainty, investors may be wondering which risks actually matter to their portfolios. Andrea Heng speaks with Kelly Chia, head of investment strategy at UOB Private Bank, on what you should prepare for before the next dip. This episode is brought to you by UOB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26

Investing in your 20s and 30s: How much risk is too much?

Being young means you can afford to take more investment risks. But should you be taking more risk if you're still in your 20s and 30s? On the Money Talks podcast, Andrea Heng speaks with Koay Hui Sien, head of iShares Fixed-Income product strategy for APAC (excluding Japan) at BlackRock, about how investors in this age group can assess their risk tolerance, balance growth with diversification and be on track with their financial goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6d ago

How AI deprives young Singaporeans of jobs and critical thinking

As students are increasingly exposed to AI in schools, concerns are growing over whether relying too heavily on the technology could weaken their critical thinking and verification skills. How might this affect their readiness for a rapidly changing workforce? And as AI reshapes the job market, with much of the technology controlled by a handful of powerful companies, who stands to gain the most - and who risks being left behind? In this week’s Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang sit down with leading scholar on AI in financial economics Professor Will Cong from the Nanyang Technological University and Associate Professor Jennifer Ang from the Singapore University of Social Sciences, who sits on the AI Singapore Scientific Committee on Governance about the skills needed in the age of AI and how to balance technological progress with human values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 12

This financial adviser was scammed. Here's what she learnt

It started as a text message from someone she thought was her daughter. By the time Lena Soon, a financial adviser of more than 20 years, realised something was wrong, she had lost almost S$4000 to a scam. On the Money Talks podcast, she joins Andrea Heng to recount how the scam unfolded, the warning signs she missed and tips on how to have a conversation with a loved one you suspect is a scam victim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28

Interest rates are up: Should you pay down your debt now?

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates, prompting questions about what higher borrowing costs could mean for Singapore households and whether spare cash should go towards paying down debt or investing. MoneyOwl's Chuin Ting Weber joins Andrea Heng to explain how to think through that decision and why paying down debt can sometimes leave you with less liquidity when you need it most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21

US or UCITS ETFs: Which is better for Singapore investors?

Two ETFs can track the same S&P 500 companies but have different tax, cost and dividend implications for Singapore investors. The choice between a US-domiciled ETF and an Ireland-domiciled UCITS ETF may also affect potential US estate tax exposure and long-term returns. Andrea Heng speaks with Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO of Saxo Singapore, about how different investors can benefit from these ETFs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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