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The surge in US tech stocks, especially Nvidia's 143 per cent increase, has investors questioning if it's too late to invest. Genevieve Cua discusses strategies for tech stock investment and market trends with Dr Wei Dai from Dimensional Fund Advisors. 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: 02:28 Outsized investment returns are not unusual in history 05:57 Markets are very concentrated in tech, but there are ways to balance this 10:22 Making sense of the Fed’s rate cut 14:39 How and why science matters in investing --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Dr Wei Dai, head of research and vice-president, Dimensional Fund Advisors Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Howie Lim Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh 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  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 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.

Selling a company is a major, often difficult, decision. It brings up questions of identity, ambition and legacy. Cheng Hsin Chih, market head of Southeast Asia at Pictet Wealth Management, has worked with many clients through this journey. In this episode, BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua sits down with Cheng to break down the complexities of selling a company. 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: 01:33 Why is it so hard to decide to sell? 04:17 How Cheng helped a client decide to let go 08:43 What are the exit options for your company? 11:22 Getting everyone’s buy-in to sell 13:13 So after selling your company, what’s next? More about:  Pictet Wealth Management Wealth solutions --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Cheng Hsin Chih, market head for Southeast Asia, Pictet Wealth Management Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro Produced 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  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.

If you’ve been a fan of the podcasts Mark to Market, Wealth BT and Property BT - they are moving to a new listing!  BT Correspondents! Look for episodes every Tuesday from October! All the insights and analysis in market trends, property, wealth and soon mobility too. Powered by The Business Times journalism of Genevieve Cua, Leslie Yee, Ben Paul and Derryn Wong. Because great reads SHOULD be heard! BT Correspondents. Find BT Correspondents wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premiums of some Integrated Shield plans (IPs) are rising in September. Should you downgrade or switch your insurer? There are ways to save on premiums. MOH’s data on lifetime premiums may also help guide your choice of insurer. 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: 01:46 How much are IP premiums rising 05:15 How to choose the right IP for you 07:50 How do insurance companies set premium prices? 10:20 Is it time to switch IPs? 11:38 Tips to save costs on IPs --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Eddy Cheong, chief executive, Havend Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh 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  Website: bt.sg/wealthbt 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.

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 --- 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 --- 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.

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 --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- 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 — 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 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.

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 Produced 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.

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 --- Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. We’ll look into it for future episodes. --- 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 — 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 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.

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 — Follow WealthBT podcasts and rate us at: Channel: bt.sg/btwealthbt Amazon: bt.sg/wbtam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/wbAP Spotify: bt.sg/wbSP 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.

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 — Follow WealthBT podcasts and rate us at: Channel: bt.sg/btwealthbt Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/wbAP Spotify: bt.sg/wbSP 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.