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BT Correspondents

The Business Times
Singapore
Investment Strategies
Electric Vehicles
COE
S&P 500
Property Agents
Transport
Real Estate
Monetary Authority Of Singapore
Singapore Housing Market
Artificial Intelligence
WT Correspondents Podcasts
Private Hire Cars
Integrated Shield Plans
Interest Rates
Singtel
Wealth Management
Straits Times Index
Estate Planning
Financial Planning

BT Correspondents Podcast channel showcases content presented by some of the newsroom's most respected columnists and includes the series: Mark to Market, PropertyBT, WealthBT and TransportBT.

Available on all your favourite audio content apps and at www.businesstimes.com.sg/podcasts

Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to transform the second-hand car industry? Host Derryn Wong sits down with Aaron Tan, CEO of Carro, to explore how AI and a platform-driven business model are bringing greater transparency to the used car market. They also unpack th... more

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A long life is a blessing—but is your retirement plan ready for it? In this episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua sits down with Manulife Investments Singapore CEO Koh Hui-Jian to tackle the new reality of retirement. With lifespans reaching into the 80... more

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With a focus on macro fundamentals and careful asset allocation, Maybank chief investment officer (CIO) Eddy Loh is helping investors navigate uncertain markets. He talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the next leg of the AI theme, what geopolitical tensions... more

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Get insights on latest developments and hot button issues in HDB housing.

Will super-tall HDB blocks offer good homes? Are we heading to S$1 million BTO flats and S$2 million HDB resale flats? Learn about how having a 10-year minimum occupation per... more

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What connects the high-stakes world of automotive leadership to the brutal isolation of a solo South Pole expedition? Derryn Wong sits down with former Dyson CEO Roland Krueger.

From his pioneering design work at Smart to surviving the extremes of ... more

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Are financial advisors steering you wrong on retirement? In this eye-opening episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua and financial expert Christopher Tan of Providend expose a common, yet risky, sales pitch that pits CPF Life against investment-linke... more

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Marco Polo Marine has the wind in its sails as investor attention in the Singapore market turns to smaller cap stocks. Its CEO Sean Lee answers questions from BT’s Ben Paul about how he is steering the group into North Asia, why separate listings for... more

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Get insights on what is driving home buyers to buy pricey condos despite mounting economic uncertainties.

In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong.

What is driving buyers in the new sale and resale priva... more

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Recent Guests

Koh Hui-Jian
Chief Executive of Manulife Investments in Singapore
Manulife Investments Singapore
Episode: Retirement’s longevity challenge
Eddy Loh
CIO, Group Wealth Management at Maybank
Maybank
Episode: Navigating chaotic markets
Roland Krueger
Polar Explorer and former Dyson executive
Former Dyson CEO, Polar Explorer
Episode: High polarity: former Dyson CEO weighs in on the future of cars and getting to the South Pole solo
Christopher Tan
Chief Executive of Providend, a financial advisory firm
Providend
Episode: CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?
Sean Lee
CEO of Marco Polo Marine
Marco Polo Marine
Episode: Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO
Kelvin Fong
Chief Executive Officer of PropNex, Singapore's largest real estate agency
PropNex
Episode: Who are buying private homes and how do agents stay relevant? With PropNex’s CEO Kelvin Fong
Crystal Wong
President APAC for Vista, business aviation company
Vista (VistaJet/Vista Global Group)
Episode: How to fly like F1 drivers, pop stars and billionaires
Carlton Crabbe
CEO of Capital for Life, specializes in life insurance for high net worth clients
Capital for Life
Episode: High-net-worth insurance as a multi-generational wealth planning tool
Tan Zhi Long
Singaporean engineer in Silicon Valley and co-founder of RealSmart.sg
RealSmart.sg
Episode: What potential benefits can technology bring to the way we transact homes?

Hosts

Leslie Yee
Host of PropertyBT segment within BT Correspondents
Derryn Wong
Host of TransportBT
Genevieve Cua
Host of Wealth BT segment / Wealth Editor
Ben Paul
Host of Mark to Market

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

On super-tall HDB flats, affordability of HDB resale flats and housing aspirations of singles
Q: Do you think the HDB should build larger flats to cater to the needs of large families?
Yes, larger flats or multi-family configurations can support family size and privacy while maintaining social cohesion, though the policy must be balanced with land constraints and long‑term affordability.
Retirement’s longevity challenge
Q: What role do default options and advice play in a robust retirement system?
Default features like auto-enrollment and auto-escalation help counteract irrational behavior and ensure ongoing savings, while age-appropriate asset allocations and a hybrid model of digital plus human advice can improve engagement and financial resilience.
Retirement’s longevity challenge
Q: I want to step back a little bit. How do you define retirement adequacy? And what do you think portfolios should look like when someone hits 62 or 63, which is the technical retirement age?
Adequacy should be framed as sustainable lifetime income rather than a lump sum, ensuring that a portfolio can provide growth to keep up with inflation and healthcare costs over 30 to 40 years, with a glide path that gradually shifts from growth assets to stability and income assets as retirement approaches.
High polarity: former Dyson CEO weighs in on the future of cars and getting to the South Pole solo
Q: What inspired you to pursue polar exploration and how does that influence your leadership style in business?
The guest explains that childhood fascination with exploration and early role models motivated the polar expeditions, and the discipline, risk management, and long-term planning required in expeditions shaped his approach to building teams and making bold yet grounded business decisions.
Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO
Q: What is the long-term vision for Marco Polo Marine?
The CEO envisions becoming a regional powerhouse in offshore vessels, with leadership in offshore wind and oil & gas support, supported by a shipyard that focuses on building specialized offshore assets rather than merchant vessels.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BT Correspondents

What is BT Correspondents about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features high-level discussions across real estate, finance, technology, aviation, and logistics, anchored by newsroom veterans who bring market context, data transparency, and practical frameworks for investing, policy impact, and industry shifts. Episodes consistently explore how technology and policy shape buying decisions, asset allocation, and corporate strategy, often pairing market context with actionable takeaways for investors, developers, and business leaders. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex topics—ranging from real estate cycles and REIT dynamics to AI-driven investing and aviation resilience—into accessible insights, frequently with guest experts who provide practitioner perspectives. This mix of ... more

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