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Genevieve Cua speaks to Victor Aerni, Pictet Wealth Management Asia’s chief executive, on the factors driving interest in private markets, the segments that offer the most attractive opportunities, and the need for a multi-generational horizon for such assets.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.
Highlights of the podcast:
02:12 What is driving interest in private markets?
04:54 The outlook for private asset returns given tighter funding conditions
09:25 The endowment approach to private assets
12:06 Where private markets sit in portfolios and the ideal holding period
13:17 How private assets differ from public markets
More about: 
Pictet Wealth Management
Private assets – the opportunity to uncover gems in an uncertain world
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Victor Aerni, chief executive, Pictet Wealth Management Asia
Edited by: Emily Liu and Lee Kim Siang
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Executive producer: Lee Kim Siang
Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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Genevieve Cua speaks to Chang Wei Liang, DBS FX and credit strategist who covers crypto, on valuation approaches to Bitcoin, the underpinnings of its value; and the implications of the mode of investment - direct holding or ETF.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the podcast: 
03:00 Valuation approaches for Bitcoin
06:48 Supply/demand factors and the “invisible hand” in Bitcoin
09:34 Factors that influence Bitcoin prices
12:38 Investing directly vs Bitcoin spot ETFs
14:33 Bitcoin’s role in a portfolio and the equity component
16:18 Bitcoin as a revolutionary concept vs central bank digital currencies
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Chang Wei Liang, FX and credit strategist, DBS
Edited by: Lee Kim Siang
Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Lee Kim Siang
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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While having a family office has often been looked at as a status symbol, is it really all it is? Beware, it can be costly to set up. Genevieve Cua gets the ins and outs from Angie Han, head of wealth planning, Pictet Wealth Management Asia.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
This episode is brought to you by Pictet Wealth Management.
Highlights of the podcast: 
02:40 Some major drivers for the decision to establish a family office
05:00 Helping families to crystallise their objectives
10:58 Does a family office replace a trust?
13:38 Single family office vs multi-family office and other structures
16:03 Size threshold for single family office
16:41 Challenges to ensure family office continuity 
More about: Pictet Wealth Management https://www.pictet.com/sg/en/wealth-management
Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Angie Han, head of wealth planning, Pictet Wealth Management Asia
Edited by: Howie Lim and Lee Kim Siang
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro
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What’s the secret to a successful retirement? According to Christopher Tan, founder of advisory firm Providend, it’s not just good investing and financial planning, it’s also about contentment. Christopher shares his personal wisdom with BT’s Genevieve Cua. 
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:15 Qualities of successful investors
04:46 Christopher’s retirement roadmap
07:06 Planning approaches that work best regardless of market factors
10:33 Biggest mistakes or blind spots to avoid 
12:14 What is your personal relationship with money?
13:39 How to work towards sufficiency and contentment for a more fulfilling life
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Christopher Tan, founder, Providend
Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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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 Podcast at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks
BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt
BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM
PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus
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Some CPF members feel stopping the practice of “shielding” the Special Account is unfair, because they have lost the opportunity of a higher interest rate. But investing your CPF savings is more important than ever. What does this mean for your CPF returns?
BT’s Genevieve Cua gets insights from Samuel Rhee of Endowus.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:33 Does Endowus have a conflict of interest as CPF digital adviser?
05.35 Closing the shielding loophole: impact on confidence
08:36 Tradeoffs of not investing the Ordinary Account
11:54 How challenging is it to outperform the SA 4% rate?
14:59 Overcoming the biggest hurdles to investing
Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Samuel Rhee, chief investment officer, Endowus
Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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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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Private debt offers a stable, generally floating-rate income. But credit risks are elevated as financing conditions remain tight. Defaults are expected to rise. But some types of private debt carry lower risks than others.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the conversation:
01:02 The lowdown on private debt
02:47 The golden age: strong returns and inflows
05:36 Getting a handle on credit risk
09:36 Attraction of private debt
11:17 What to look out for
Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu
Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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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 at: bt.sg/btpropertybt
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