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The Business Times Podcasts

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The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

Powered by the Journalism of The Business Times and Tech in Asia.

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

Produced by BT Audio, thrive and Tech in Asia. The Business Tim... more

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Market news for September 4, 2026: Asian shares surged today, buoyed by cooling Fed rate hike fears that weakened the dollar and ignited a relief rally. Investors now hold their breath for the looming US payroll showdown while Middle East tensions ke... more

Headline news for September 4, 2026: Singapore's air quality enters the unhealthy range this morning with central PSI hitting 104. Volkswagen unanimously approves its most extensive restructuring in eighty-nine years; fifty thousand additional cuts b... more

Market news for September 3, 2026: Asian shares and bonds rallied as the yen climbed, with investors cautiously awaiting critical U.S. payroll data. Markets weighed central bank policy signals against ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions, as oil prices slipped... more

Headline news for September 3, 2026: Nine people were wounded after Russian drones struck central Kyiv yesterday, as the capital endured a seventh straight day of attacks.Rescue teams are racing against time to find workers believed to be trapped in... more

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Recent Guests

David Ng
Founder of Arki Finance
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Episode: S1E282: Behind the institutional veil: what your bank doesn't want you to know about asset allocation
François Collet
Chief Investment Officer of DNCA Finance, fixed income specialist with two decades of market experience
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Episode: S1E1: The rules of investing have changed. Has your portfolio?
Arun Sai
Senior Multi-Asset Strategist
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Episode: S2E55: Records, rate cuts and the yen’s reckoning
Stephen Zhu
Senior Portfolio Manager, Barclays Investment Management, Private Bank Singapore
Barclays Investment Management, Private Bank Singapore
Episode: S1E1: Sold your business? Here's how to think about your money next
Jeffrey Law
Chief Commercial Officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore
IHH Healthcare Singapore
Episode: S1E65: Are lower private hospital Shield claims on the cards?
Fumihide Esaka
Global CEO of Ambiq, known as Humi
Ambiq Micro
Episode: S1E1: Why here, why now? Ambiq Micro's Global CEO Humi Esaka on listing in Singapore
Desmond Tan
Deputy Secretary General of the National Trades Union Congress
NTUC
Episode: S3E8: NTUC's Deputy Secretary-General Desmond Tan on jobs, AI and layoffs
Loo Choo Leong
Chief Financial Officer of Frasers Property
Frasers Property
Episode: S1E70: Frasers Property’s hospitality revamp
Kenneth Chan
Associate Financial Planner
Phillip Capital
Episode: S1E280: Market noise vs real signal: are you investing or just guessing?

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S1E282: Behind the institutional veil: what your bank doesn't want you to know about asset allocation
Q: When does an institutional solution become toxic for a retail investor?
When there is a mismatch between the product designed for a long-horizon institutional objective and the client's near-term needs or risk tolerance, such as recommending a high-risk fund for someone who needs the money in 12 months.
S1E282: Behind the institutional veil: what your bank doesn't want you to know about asset allocation
Q: How do institutional and retail diversification concepts differ?
Institutions focus on true diversification by reducing several specific risks (currency, interest rate, carry, etc.), while retail diversification is frequently misused as simply holding many different stocks, which can still be exposed to similar risks.
S1E282: Behind the institutional veil: what your bank doesn't want you to know about asset allocation
Q: What is the single biggest design flaw you see in retail wealth management products?
The approach often starts with the product instead of the client's needs, leading to solutions that don't align with individual goals or horizons, whereas institutional practice starts with client objectives and works backward to a solution.
S1E1: The rules of investing have changed. Has your portfolio?
Q: What are the honest advantages of passive investing versus active management in fixed income today?
Passive fixed income tends to be cheaper and can be a sensible option for broad exposure, but active managers may outperform benchmarks when skillful risk selection and timing are possible, especially given the complex and evolving inflation backdrop.
S1E4: Politics that matter: reading Malaysia's stability through the lens of Johor's economic zone
Q: What kinds of sectors are expected to benefit most from Js-Sez, and what evidence supports this?
Sectors across real estate, manufacturing, wholesale and retail, data centers, healthcare and social services are attracting financing, with notable activity in high-value projects and supply-chain facilitation, supported by financing approvals totaling around 20 billion ringgit across Maybank's regional footprint since 2024.

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What is The Business Times Podcasts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business-focused daily/short-form briefing show that covers markets, economics, technology and policy through concise updates and expert guests. Episodes frequently thread together global macro themes (AI adoption, inflation, geopolitics) with regional market implications, corporate earnings and fintech/digital finance trends, often featuring high-profile executives, policymakers and investors. Notable strengths include: CEO and executive-level guests who provide strategic perspectives, and a consistent emphasis on practical takeaways for professionals navigating capital markets, corporate strategy and tech-enabled growth. Occasional production quirks or pacing challenges may appear, but the analysis remains tight, actionable and relevant... more

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