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The surge in provisions that crushed UOB’s third quarter earnings might not be the lender’s only problem. Along with DBS and OCBC, it is also grappling with normalising net interest margins and soft net interest income. Meanwhile, non-interest income can be volatile and hard to forecast. BT’s Ben Paul offers his views on the outlook for the three Singapore banks. Highlights of the podcast: 00:24 Banks’ performance now cooling, diverging 05:21 Surging net interest margins are normalising 08:31 Did UOB’s big provisions spook the market? 14:19 How to position the banks in your portfolios --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Emily Liu A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Mark To Market: Channel: bt.sg/btmark2mkt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN Website: bt.sg/mark2mkt    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.   --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks WealthBT: bt.sg/btwealthbt PropertyBT: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s skyline is growing fast — but how green are the buildings we live, work and play in?  This week on PropertyBT, senior correspondent Leslie Yee sits down with Schneider Electric’s Jackson Seng to unpack the real value of green buildings, from energy savings and tenant wellbeing to rental premiums and the risk of stranded assets.  They explore whether retrofitting can trump redevelopment, how Singapore stacks up globally, and why sustainability is becoming a business imperative rather than a buzzword.  If the future is green, what will it take for every building to get there? Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts.   Read Leslie’s article: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/opinion-features/columns/tighten-en-bloc-rules-encourage-reuse-so-more-private-housing-blocks-stand-over-50-years --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Jackson Seng, vice president, Schneider Electric Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow PropertyBT and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btpropertybt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/pbAP Spotify: bt.sg/pbSP Google Podcasts: bt.sg/pbGO Website: bt.sg/propertybt Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flying out of Singapore is about to get pricier. From 2026, a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy will kick in, adding between $1 and $41 to ticket prices — and even taxing cargo. What does this mean for travellers, airlines, and Singapore’s competitiveness as an air hub?  Host Derryn Wong speaks with SMU aviation expert Terence Fan to unpack what SAF really is, why it matters, how the levy works, and whether businesses or tourism might feel the pinch. Highlights: 01:55 What is SAF? 07:15 Singapore’s levy policy 09:24 Impact on Changi’s business 11:28 How other countries are doing it --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Terence Fan, assistant professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education), Singapore Management University Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re worried about the hidden costs of long-term care, you're not alone. Most Singaporeans underestimate the financial strain, but Singlife's Helen Shen reveals the shocking truth and common misconceptions. Discover why long-term care isn't just for the elderly and how to safeguard your finances and your loved ones. 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: 01:40 Perception gap regarding costs 03:21 Common misconceptions 08:33 Singapore becoming a super-aged society 10:13 Criteria for claims, balancing adequacy and affordability 11:49 Value added by private insurance supplements --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Helen Shen, group head of products, Singlife Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a lost decade following the Global Financial Crisis, the Singapore market is finally reflecting the city-state’s economic dynamism and embrace of new technologies. Could the STI hit 10,000 by 2040 as suggested by DBS? Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what the changing narrative on Singapore means for investors. Highlights of the podcast: 00:54 DBS paints alluring picture of local market 05:19 Big investments, AI among drivers of STI 10:08 STI’s composition may change as it climbs 15:48 Tread carefully with small, less liquid Reits --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By the 2030s, nearly 300 of Singapore’s earliest HDB blocks will enter the final 30 years of their 99-year leases.  In this episode of PropertyBT, Leslie Yee unpacks the government’s proposed Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (Vers): what it could mean for homeowners, the potential challenges of the scheme and the risk of lease decay.  Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Highlights of the podcast: 02:32 Voting threshold 05:31 Compensation amount 09:02 Will Vers be popular? 10:37 Selling old flats in the resale market Read Leslie’s articles: Keep Vers for HDB flats simple and fair --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are no longer sci-fi, they’re rolling onto Singapore’s roads.  On TransportBT, host Derryn Wong speaks with associate professor Raymond Ong from NUS about how far the technology has come, and what it means for our transport future.  From Punggol’s self-driving shuttles to the first driverless bus contracts, AVs promise to change how we move, work, and even own cars. But are we really ready to give up the wheel, and the small talk with our Grab drivers?  Highlights: 03:36 Why AVs now? 04:56 Are AVs really safe? 08:03 Testing the AVs in Singapore 11:08 Will AVs take away driver jobs? 15:15 How will transportation businesses evolve? --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Raymond Ong, associate professor, NUS College of Design and Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global economy is facing tectonic shifts. From inflation to deglobalisation, US exceptionalism to Asia's rise, how can investors navigate these monumental changes? What long-term trends are challenging assumptions? Wealth editor Genevieve Cua speaks to Alexandre Tavazzi from Pictet Wealth Management to find out. 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 produced in collaboration with Pictet Wealth Management. Highlights of the podcast: 03:00 Nominal growth rate and the resurgence of inflation 05:52 Deglobalisation and weaponisation of assets 08:08 Endemic inflation and underestimating its risks 11:48 Attractive opportunities in Europe and managing fixed income duration 17:29 China's dual economy and Southeast Asia's demographic advantages 20:03 Pivotal mega trends More about: Horizon 2025 - Turning inward Pictet Wealth Management WealthBT x Pictet Podcast page --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO Office and Macro Research, Pictet Wealth Management Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The authorities are pushing companies to strengthen their businesses, optimise their capital structures, and engage with investors. Are corporate boards up to the task? What might stop them from effecting the necessary changes? How can the interests of boards and minority shareholders be aligned? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some views.. Highlights of the podcast: 01:55 Directors ought to be catalysts for value creation 03:25 Market benchmarks are recognition mechanisms 09:13 Controlling shareholder backing required for change 12:48 Align interests of boards and minority shareholders --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What ails retail, F&B and nightlife in Singapore?  In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Knight Frank Singapore’s retail head Ethan Hsu. We explore the challenges facing F&B operators, Orchard Road and nightlife players as well as the threats posed by online shopping and retail offerings in Johor Bahru. What is the outlook for various segments of retail and lifestyle properties here and what should landlords do?  Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Highlights of the podcast: 00:51 F&B woes 08:15 Johor Bahru threat 13:47 Orchard Road 15:54 Nightlife scene Read Leslie’s articles: Owning more of Ion Orchard and some of Jewel Changi Airport will boost CICT’s retail exposure and attractiveness --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Ethan Hsu, head, retail, Knight Frank Singapore Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BMW is betting big on its future with the launch of Neue Klasse, a sweeping overhaul of its entire vehicle lineup. Host Derryn Wong speaks with Lars Nielsen, managing director of BMW Group Asia, about why the German carmaker is making its boldest move in more than a century.  From 800 km EV ranges and new software-defined cars to partnerships in China and in-car gaming, BMW is reinventing what it means to drive a car. What does this leap mean for the industry and consumers alike? Highlights: 02:50 Why the total reboot 05:02 EV sales are still growing 06:41 Neue Klasse’s new features 08:55 Integrating Chinese software 11:18 Cars as consumer products --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Lars Nielsen, managing director, BMW Group Asia Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disputes over wills can fracture families and drag on in court. In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua speaks with Ang Boon Yaw of Yeo Marini Law Corporation on why more Singaporeans — including younger couples — are taking estate planning seriously.  From the risks of DIY will to why trusts may sometimes be necessary, Ang shares practical advice on the most common mistakes to avoid when it comes to planning your legacy. 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: 03:22 What happens without a will? 05:37 Wills change as life changes 08:20 Most common will mistakes  11:08 Will vs Trust --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Ang Boon Yaw of Yeo Marini Law Corporation Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a surprise twist, Simba rather than StarHub has emerged as the acquirer of M1’s telco business. Has the plucky upstart outflanked its more established competitor? Or, has StarHub dodged a bullet? Are Singapore’s telco stocks attractive? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the implications of the deal. Highlights of the podcast: 03:46 Does consolidation mean less competition? 05:16 How the telcos have jostled for market share 08:12 Simba’s ASX-listed parent tapping investors 13:25 StarHub prepares to fight, reduces guidance --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can state properties become vibrant spaces that create economic and societal value?  In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Singapore Land Authority’s Carrie Wong. We explore the challenges of managing black-and-white bungalows. We see how the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) is different from private sector landlords. We also look at success stories in transforming state properties and the SLA’s work in supporting social enterprises and the arts. Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Highlights of the podcast: 01:12 Diverse range of state properties 02:31 Black-and-white bungalows 09:11 Creating great physical spaces 13:45 Staying ahead of trends Read Leslie’s articles: Tighten en bloc rules, encourage reuse so more private housing blocks stand for over 50 years --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Carrie Wong, director of business planning and development (land operations), Singapore Land Authority Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s car-sharing scene has seen its fair share of failures, from Smove to BlueSG’s recent pause. But one company has bucked the trend: GetGo. In this episode of TransportBT, host Derryn Wong speaks with GetGo CEO Toh Ting Feng about building a successful car-sharing platform in a challenging market like Singapore. From EV adoption to future expansion overseas, they explore whether car-sharing could finally be a sustainable alternative to car ownership in Singapore. Highlights: 01:30 BlueSG’s fall, GetGo’s rise 05:58 Is Singapore against private cars? 08:59 Car-sharing vs ride-hailing 10:47 Are EVs a problem for car-sharing? 12:48 Cars as a subscription service? --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Toh Ting Feng, CEO, GetGo Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If markets have you on edge, this WealthBT episode reveals how geopolitical crises and market swings can actually be opportunities. Join Genevieve Cua and Pictet Wealth Management Asia’s CEO Victor Aerni to learn how a long-term approach and strategic asset allocation can help you gain from volatility and achieve your financial goals. 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: 01:28 The US economy: A tectonic shift 03:40 Fear overcome by "time in the market" 07:37 Dealing with investment losses and drawdowns 09:34 How crises can fuel long-term growth 10:45 Building a resilient portfolio with strategic asset allocation 12:17 Shifts in strategic asset allocation More about: Pictet Wealth Management WealthBT x Pictet Podcast page Staying invested - why patience pays off in the market --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Victor Aerni, chief executive officer, Pictet Wealth Management Asia Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MAS has begun appointing fund managers under its S$5 billion Equities Market Development Programme, and plans to consult proposals to enable investors to seek recourse if they suffer losses due to market misconduct. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains how this might reshape the market. Highlights of the podcast: 02:28 A S$5 billion boost to smaller-cap stocks 04:36 EQDP fund managers should press for change 07:49 Reducing “friction” to seeking civil recourse 10:43 Boardroom or courtroom? Try the public square --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.  --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What should be done with rogue agents, inactive agents and big agencies dominating the market?  In this episode of PropertyBT, host Leslie Yee chats with Prof Sing Tien Foo to explore ideas like regulating sales commission rates and eliminating the role of agents in selling HDB resale flats.  We discuss the responsibility of agencies for the actions of agents, whether inactive agents should be stuck off and the impact of having an agency landscape dominated by a few big players.  Synopsis: Hosted by senior correspondent Leslie Yee, PropertyBT from The Business Times shares insights on all things Singapore property to help you on your property investment journey. Episodes feature views and insights from property analysts. Highlights of the podcast: 01:08  Dealing with rogue agents 04:49 Dominance of a few big agencies 08:23 Sales commission rates 09:59 What to do with inactive agents Read Leslie’s articles: Low mortgage rates help; but be cautious in pursuing condo dreams as economic outlook weakens See the positives in having choice HDB resale flats that transact for over a million dollars each --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Leslie Yee (lyee@sph.com.sg) With Prof Sing Tien Foo, provost's chair professor, Department of Real, NUS Business School Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Leslie Yee, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt Website: bt.sg/btcorresp 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. --- Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Market Focus: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system has sparked public frustration again, especially after recent comments from Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow defending private hire car allocations.  In this episode, BT’s Derryn Wong speaks with economist Walter Theseira to unpack whether private hire cars really drive up COE prices, the bigger issues with the COE system, and what an ideal, more equitable policy could look like in future Singapore. --- Written and hosted by: Derryn Wong (derrynwong@sph.com.sg) With Walter Theseira, Associate Professor of Economics, Singapore University of Social Sciences Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Derryn Wong, Emily Liu & Howie Lim A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Share your thoughts with us at btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Follow BT Correspondents: Channel: bt.sg/btcobt Amazon: bt.sg/btcoam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/btcoap Spotify: bt.sg/btcosp YouTube Music: bt.sg/btcoyt 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. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt  PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Structured notes promise yield, flexibility, and even capital protection — but are they right for your portfolio?  Host Genevieve Cua speaks with Franck Fayard from Marex to unpack how these complex instruments work, when they make sense, and what to watch out for.  From crypto-linked notes to capital protected strategies, this episode explores how structured notes can be used tactically — if you understand the trade-offs.  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: 01:52 What are structured notes 05:02 Market factors influencing note pricing 08:33 Unwinding structured notes 11:04 Crypto-linked structured notes   Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Franck Fayard, APAC head of Marex Financial Products, Marex Solutions Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Howie Lim A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow WealthBT podcasts and rate us at: Channel: bt.sg/btwealthbt Amazon: bt.sg/wbtam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/wbAP Spotify: bt.sg/wbSP YouTube Music: bt.sg/wbyt  Google: bt.sg/wtGO Website: bt.sg/wealthbt Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg 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. Discover more BT podcast series: 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 BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.