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Your weekly dose of personal finance with Andrea Heng. Here’s everything you need to know on how you can manage your money better.

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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Recent Guests

Ayush Goyal
Singapore Country Manager and Managing Director at SingSaver
SingSaver
Episode: How to turn the new SG Child Support Package into a bigger nest egg
Paras Gupta
Head of Investment Services in Southeast Asia and Head of Discretionary Portfolio Management in Asia for UBP
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Episode: Will rising US Treasury yields push up your mortgage?
Christy Tan
Global Investment Strategist with Franklin Templeton Institute
Franklin Templeton Institute
Episode: With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?
Simon Ree
financial markets expert, founder of the Tao of Trading
The Tao of Trading
Episode: Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?
Christian Oh
Co-founder of Sales Force at JNA Real Estate; co-leads the JNA Investment Team
JNA Real Estate
Episode: How a 30-year-old makes S$100,000 a month in passive income through property
Cameron Systermans
Head of multi-asset for Asia at Mercer
Mercer
Episode: Is it time to buy Japanese yen or stocks?
David Broadstock
Partner at The Lantau Group
The Lantau Group
Episode: Electricity tariffs: Is it time to lock in a fixed rate?
Brandon Ho
Head of investment advisory
Arta Finance
Episode: Buy into the next big IPO or avoid the hype?
Eugenia Koh
Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Wealth and Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Bank
Standard Chartered Bank
Episode: How to build a greener portfolio without sacrificing returns

Host

Andrea Heng
Host of Money Talks with a focus on personal finance, investing, and policy impacts in Singapore.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 267 ratings
  • Great job

    Always look forward to the episodes. Very informative, short and sweet. Thank you for all effort.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chillltown
    Singapore2 years ago
  • Informative and a fun listen

    I enjoy the conversations and banter between the host and guests. Never thought about investing in wine!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Makemoneyfaster
    Singapore3 years ago
  • Enjoying the variety if discussions.

    First of all congrats HS classmate. This series is great to listen to. The depth of knowledge of the speakers even from an SG perspective generally applies even in the Philippines. Looking forward to hearing more on relevant topics in the age of digital finance and how complex it is to manage our wealth compared to previous generations. All the best Sarah and CNA team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DennisPHL
    Philippines4 years ago
  • good podcast

    Living in Singapore you have to know that how to manage your money wisely, this podcast is just meet the needs of most of us living in Singapore

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zhenmingshan
    Singapore4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Singapore-focused content helps audiences relate to local policy changes and market dynamics.
High-quality guest variety and actionable tips keep listeners returning.
The show blends host banter with expert guests, making complex topics approachable.
Listeners appreciate concise, informative episodes that cover practical money moves.

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#58
Singapore/Popular Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#118
Indonesia/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#130
Singapore/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#3
Indonesia/Business
Apple Podcasts
#26
Singapore/Business
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#63
Philippines/Business

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US or UCITS ETFs: Which is better for Singapore investors?
Q: In which scenarios should a Singaporean investor prefer UCITS over US-domiciled ETFs?
UCITS is preferable for long-term investors with significant exposure beyond the estate-tax threshold, those who value tax efficiency on dividends, and those who prefer accumulating options to boost compounding, while US-domiciled ETFs suit shorter horizons, higher liquidity, and cost-conscious frequent traders.
US or UCITS ETFs: Which is better for Singapore investors?
Q: Am I essentially getting the same investment exposure just through a different wrapper?
Yes, the underlying exposure is the same; the wrapper (US vs UCITS) mainly affects taxes, liquidity, and certain disclosure and structural rules that can influence returns over time.
With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?
Q: What should we think about doing differently to safeguard part of our investments and perhaps help us sleep better at night?
Build a resilient, diversified portfolio, avoid over-concentration in AI-related stocks or AI-heavy ETFs, and actively rebalance when concentration rises to protect against sharp drawdowns.
With KOSPI's volatility, how can investors protect themselves?
Q: What should I be worried about in the Kospi?
Key concerns include the concentration of market capitalization in a couple of AI-related names, leverage ETF dynamics, and regulatory signals that heighten volatility, which together can amplify downside risk even as the broader economy remains resilient.
Will a US intervention save the Japanese yen?
Q: Give me a sense of how to visualize this intervention.
The host asks for a concrete visualization of the intervention, and the guest explains it using a house analogy where the US acts as the lender stabilizing a neighbor's finances to protect the value of the 'house' (the broader financial system) from a fire sale in yen terms.

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The program centers on practical personal finance advice tailored to everyday listeners, with episodes covering real estate, investments, insurance, taxation, and budgeting within a Singaporean context. Hosts balance timely policy changes, market moves, and behavioral finance, often featuring industry experts and practitioners to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways. Noteworthy is the recurring focus on regulatory shifts (like housing rules and investment schemes), practical decision-making (when to lock in rates or buy on dips), and a clear emphasis on accessible, evidence-based guidance for a broad audience of savers and investors.

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