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Learn to protect and grow your wealth - for affluent individuals. Hosted by Genevieve Cua. A podcast of BT Correspondents. Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media.

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August 10, 202618 min

S1E65: Are lower private hospital Shield claims on the cards?

Private hospital bills and Integrated Shield Plan (IP) premiums have been climbing steadily, raising concerns about affordability for Singaporeans. Genevieve Cua sits down with Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore, to discuss the hospital group's partnerships with insurers to better manage healthcare costs and claims. The conversation also explores the efforts made to help slow premium increases, preserve access to private healthcare, and how their third-party administrator, iXchange is helping to support a more sustainable and connected healthcare ecosystem. 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: 01:32 Building a sustainable private healthcare ecosystem 04:22 How the iXchange platform works 09:29 The impact of IHH's insurer partnerships 15:06 Tackling rising private hospital costs --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Jeffrey Law, chief commercial officer of IHH Healthcare Singapore Edited by: Nicole Teo & 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 13, 202615 min

S1E64: Retirement’s longevity challenge

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 80s, the traditional "simple savings" approach won't suffice for a 40-year horizon. Why must you move beyond local markets? Also discover the power of globally diversified portfolios, and the strategies needed to build an inflation-proof income stream. Don’t leave your future to chance—listen now for the blueprint to a secure, resilient retirement. 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: 01:20 Pillars of a strong retirement system 04:12 The gap between intention and action 06:21 The Glide Path 08:51 Don’t bet on only one market 10:27 Defaults matter more than willpower --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Koh Hui-Jian, chief executive, Manulife Investments Singapore 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 8, 202619 min

S1E63: CPF Life vs ILP: a false choice?

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-linked policies (ILPs). Learn why phrases like "capital guaranteed on death" are being challenged, and how some agents use misleading comparisons to clinch a sale. CPF Life is arguably Singapore's best annuity. Before you compromise your secure retirement income, understand the distinction between product and process, and learn the best way to guard against financial mis-selling. 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: 01:23 How agents make ILPs look superior to CPF Life's FRS option 05:23 Why CPF Life is Singapore's undisputed best annuity 08:20 Private retirement income plans can offer valuable benefits 11:43 The truth about 'capital guaranteed upon death' 13:52 Product vs. process: The critical difference --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 202617 min

S1E62: High-net-worth insurance as a multi-generational wealth planning tool

The US$6 Trillion Wealth Transfer is here. Are you ready? High-net-worth families are adding Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance to their toolkit. Discover how this tool fits into multi-generational wealth planning, what separates a good policy from a bad one, and the risks of policies lapsing. 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: 02:14 UL vs. IUL 03:45 The trillion dollar wealth transfer 12:46 What sets one IUL plan apart 14:29 Risk & reward --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Carlton Crabbe, CEO, Capital for Life 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 13, 202612 min

S1E61: New Integrated Shield riders: Should you make a switch?

Riders are cheaper, but your out-of-pocket expenses are higher. Is that switch worth it? Join BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua and Havend CEO Eddy Cheong as they dissect Singapore's new Integrated Shield riders. Learn about the hidden costs, cancer coverage changes, and the only way to beat that costly 'buffet syndrome.' 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: 02:05 Is the trade-off in higher out-of-pocket expenses worth it? 05:33 Key factors when considering a switch 08:38 Unintended consequences: the hidden costs 10:13 Partner panels and profitability: mitigating the "buffet syndrome" --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Eddy Cheong, chief executive officer, Havend 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March 9, 202618 min

S1E60: Best ideas for 2026, and the barbell approach to investing

Markets are volatile, but smart strategies can deliver stable returns. What if you could balance explosive growth with steady income—all while protecting against inflation? DBS chief investment officer Hou Wey Fook reveals the "barbell approach" that's delivered 8.6 per cent annual returns through major downturns. From AI winners to gold's scarcity play, discover investment themes carrying portfolios through uncertainty. Real strategies, proven results, actionable insights. 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: 04:08 Gold and scarcity assets 07:41 Cash vs. investment strategies 12:49 The barbell approach 14:31 How to DIY the barbell approach --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Hou Wey Fook, chief investment officer, DBS 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 9, 202621 min

S1E59: Is US exceptionalism truly dead?

Is US exceptionalism truly dead? With Big Tech valuations soaring and global tensions rising, investors must choose: stay US-focused or diversify. Discover why the American formula for growth may still have legs, and where the most rewarding opportunities lie next as Genevieve Cua and Capital Group's Andy Budden dissect the threats to the US edge—from debt sustainability to global governance reforms in 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. Highlights of the podcast: 02:02 Defining US exceptionalism 05:13 Three evolving threats to the US edge 08:40 Is AI a bubble? Not yet 13:45 The US-China AI dynamic 16:10 Asia's governance revolution --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg . --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg) With Andy Budden, investment director, Capital Group 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

January 12, 202624 min

S1E58: With rising geopolitical perils, investment opportunities and risks in 2026

Markets soared in 2025, but what lies ahead? What of the US K-shaped economy, the dollar's decline, and the AI valuation puzzle? Where can we find income and how can we build a portfolio resilient against global fiscal dominance? Wealth editor Genevieve Cua gets insights from Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO Office and Macro Research, Pictet Wealth Management. 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: 02:27 “K-Shaped” convergence 07:02 US dollar decline 09:10 AI valuations & risk: not a bubble yet 11:20 Diversifying beyond Mag 7 15:09 Fiscal dominance and income 20:15 Physical gold as a hedge More about: Outlook 2026 - House view Pictet Wealth Management Pictet WealthBT Podcasts --- 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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

December 8, 202521 min

S1E57: Planning early for a successful Great Wealth Transfer

Asia is on the cusp of a massive US$6 trillion wealth transfer — but with great wealth comes great complexity. In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua speaks with Victor Aerni, CEO, Pictet Wealth Management Asia, about the forces reshaping intergenerational succession. From the rise of “100-year CEOs” to blended families and globalised heirs, Victor explains why early planning, shared values, and clear governance matter more than ever. He also unpacks real-world case studies and the growing importance of family charters in preserving harmony, purpose, and 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. This episode is produced in collaboration with Pictet Wealth Management. Highlights of the podcast: 02:11 Asia’s great wealth transfer 05:58 How Lee Kum Kee and Mitsui did it 08:48 Trends in wealth transfer in Asia 11:33 Bridging the generational gap 15:10 The role of a family charter 17:43 Advice for families More about: Pictet Insights: How to manage intergenerational wealth transfer Pictet Wealth Management Pictet WealthBT Podcasts --- Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua ( gen@sph.com.sg ) With Victor Aerni, CEO, Pictet Wealth Management Asia 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 Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 10, 202516 min

S1E56: Hedging the cost of long-term care

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/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.