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Listen to logical analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore. Hosted by Ben Paul. A podcast of BT Correspondents.Produced by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.
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| 10/5/26 |  S1E72: Tiong Woon Corporation: Big profits in heavy lifting | Crane owner Tiong Woon is reporting stronger earnings, boosting its capital expenditure and lifting its dividend. Its CEO Michael Ang and CFO William Tan sit down with BT’s Ben Paul to discuss the outlook for the company, and why the company’s shares are undervalued. Highlights of the podcast: 03:50 Riding an investment spending boom 07:55 Expanded margins, bigger dividends 18:15 Globally ranked and publicly listed 21:28 “Not sexy”: Closing the valuation gap --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) With Michael Ang, CEO and William Tan, CFO, Tiong Woon Corporation 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. | 34m 57s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 |  S1E71: Rising bond yields and the Singapore market | DBS, OCBC and UOB have soared this year while the real estate investment trusts have struggled. Will rising bond yields reinforce this divergence? Or, are the banks getting too expensive? Why are bond yields rising in the first place? BT senior correspondent Ben Paul explains what’s happening. Highlights of the podcast: 00:55 Big trends driving long term bond yields 04:51 Struggling Reits may continue struggling 09:55 Why the banks have soared year-to-date 16:05 Bank valuations stretched, risks are rising --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Nicole Teo & 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. | 20m 21s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 |  S1E70: Frasers Property’s hospitality revamp | Frasers Property Ltd (FPL) is working with its controlling shareholder to lighten its balance sheet after taking its hospitality Reit private. Its chief financial officer (CFO) Loo Choo Leong talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the deal, the group’s capital recycling strategy, and its plans to lift its ROE and share price. Highlights of the podcast: 03:26 Should investors support the revamp? 07:09 Capital recycling amid higher rates 09:29 Waning excitement, sagging ROEs 14:52 Shares at “unjustifiably” low valuation? --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) With Loo Choo Leong, chief financial officer, Frasers Property Ltd Edited by: Nicole Teo & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, Nicole Teo & 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. | 18m 45s | ||||||
| 7/6/26 |  S1E69: Navigating chaotic markets | With a focus on macro fundamentals and careful asset allocation, Maybank chief investment officer (CIO) Eddy Loh is helping investors navigate uncertain markets. He talks to BT’s Ben Paul about the next leg of the AI theme, what geopolitical tensions mean for markets, the role of gold as a risk mitigator, and why he is optimistic about Singapore and Malaysia. Highlights of the podcast: 05:37 AI theme: Looking beyond the chip boom 07:53 Geopolitics: Energy, defence and China 15:22 Mitigating risk: Gold versus US Treasuries 21:20 Asean: Betting on Singapore and Malaysia --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) With Eddy Loh, chief investment officer for Group Wealth Management, Maybank 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. | 30m 10s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  S1E68: Marco Polo Marine powers on: A conversation with its CEO | Marco Polo Marine has the wind in its sails as investor attention in the Singapore market turns to smaller cap stocks. Its CEO Sean Lee answers questions from BT’s Ben Paul about how he is steering the group into North Asia, why separate listings for its wind energy platform and shipyard have been proposed, and what the group will look like in 10 years. Highlights of the podcast: 03:23 New market, new platform, new vessels 08:05 Wind energy unit, shipyard to be listed 13:09 How the offshore energy sector changed 17:47 Shareholder value through fast growth --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) With Sean Lee, CEO, Marco Polo Marine 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. | 24m 40s | ||||||
| 5/4/26 |  S1E67: Can SGX draw both Reits and tech stocks? | CICT’s acquisition of Paragon demonstrates the strength of the Reit sector, while Addvalue Tech’s value unlocking plan highlights the local market’s weakness in the growth space. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at how the Singapore market could be strengthened as a hub for both yield and growth. Highlights of the podcast: 03:30 Big Singapore Reits drive sector liquidity 05:43 Local growth stocks still drawn to Nasdaq 09:02 Mergers would strengthen the Reit sector 13:34 Will SGX-Nasdaq tie-up lift growth stocks? --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 16m 52s | ||||||
| 4/6/26 |  S1E66: What the Iran war means for Reit investors | The likelihood of higher interest rates weighing on Reits has risen with the Iran war. As investors become more selective in this once popular segment of the market, sponsor groups may have to adjust their strategies, suggests BT senior correspondent Ben Paul. Highlights of the podcast: 00:47 Bad timing trips up two small Reits 04:39 A big Reit undeterred by the Iran war 08:49 Reits no longer offer the best returns 11:35 Time for sponsors, investors to adjust --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 17m 05s | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  S1E65: How the Value Unlock push will lift the market | The recently launched Value Unlock scheme could be as significant as the S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme in boosting local stocks. SGX’s Chan Kum Kong explains to BT senior correspondent Ben Paul how this latest initiative will work and why companies should seize the opportunity. Highlights of the podcast: 07:35 How magic can happen in the local market 11:25 Grants disbursed after results are delivered 14:10 Market rebound is an opportunity for issuers 18:20 Carrot and stick approach right for local market --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) With Chan Kum Kong, head of capital market development, SGX 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. | 26m 27s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 |  S1E64: What’s up with GIC and Temasek’s performance? | The government has said GIC and Temasek have performed reasonably and within expectations given their mandates. Yet, their returns have trailed some of their global peers. Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into dissonance, and offers some suggestions. Highlights of the podcast: 00:43 Trailing returns raised in Parliament 04:17 Mandates, portfolios and performance 08:47 US mega-caps now dominate indices 09:41 Was GIC wrong to tamp down risk? 12:17 Temasek’s big exposure to Singapore --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 16m 11s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 |  S1E63: SGX’s new plan to draw new listings | Several initiatives over the years to draw quality listings to Singapore have not worked. Will the SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge be any different? Why are many recent IPOs underwater? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the matter. Highlights of the podcast: 02:53 Singapore's long battle for quality listings 07:00 SGX-Nasdaq link may be a game changer 10:11 New listings upstaged by hot STI stocks? 16:55 Delivering results key to drawing investors --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul, 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. | 19m 22s | ||||||
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| 12/1/25 |  S1E62: Banking on the Singapore banks | 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 [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 17m 55s | ||||||
| 11/3/25 |  S1E61: STI 10,000: How the narrative on Singapore is changing | 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 [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 18m 14s | ||||||
| 10/6/25 |  S1E60: Putting the onus on boards for performance | 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 [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 15m 48s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 |  S1E59: Simba-M1 deal: Implications for investors | 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 [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 17m 28s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 |  S1E58: Broadening bullishness in Singapore | 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 [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 13m 20s | ||||||
| 7/1/25 |  S1E57: How IFAs influence take-private offers: BT Mark to Market | IFAs play a big role in take-private offers, but their work is often criticised by investors. Senior correspondent Ben Paul looks at what they have done right and wrong in deals involving Sinarmas Land, Dyna-Mac and Great Eastern. Highlights of the podcast: 03:28 Major shareholders versus minorities 06:04 Lowball offers draw heightened scrutiny 10:15 Consider private market value of assets 13:30 Hew to the thinking of minority investors --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 18m 10s | ||||||
| 6/2/25 |  S1E56: Are S-Reits losing their mojo? BT Mark to Market | The rationale for Paragon Reit and FHT seeking to delist hold important lessons on the risks of investing in S-Reits, and how to ride the next upcycle. Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers his views on how investors should position themselves. Highlights of the podcast: 03:14 Real estate requires periodic reinvestment 04:48 Higher debt costs, lower market valuations 08:46 Sponsor groups adapt to changing market 13:04 Turnaround coming; go for biggest S-Reits --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 18m 08s | ||||||
| 5/5/25 |  S1E55: Coping with Trump’s 'Liberation Day' fallout: BT Mark to Market | Just weeks after Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day", the S&P 500 has recovered almost all the ground it lost. But supply shocks in the US and demand shocks everywhere else could shake the markets again. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explores what it all means for investors. Highlights of the podcast: 01:03 Trump blinked amid bond market turmoil 03:47 Get ready for demand and supply shocks 08:00 Triffin dilemma leading to Trump disaster 12:45 Hold cash and wait for new opportunities --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 15m 47s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 |  S1E54: The big fight at CDL: BT Mark to Market | CDL’s executive chairman called the recent appointment of two independent directors a boardroom “coup”, but changed his mind two weeks later. Is the fight really over? What should investors do? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some views. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 02:05 Short-lived fight was ostensibly about governance 10:12 Why market regulators will probably do nothing 12:30 Minorities have to accept the Kweks are in charge 18:08 Grill each of the directors, and vote accordingly --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 22m 25s | ||||||
| 3/3/25 |  S1E53: Can the Singapore market be revived? BT Mark to Market | MAS will farm out S$5 billion to fund managers as part of a national plan to boost the Singapore market. Will the programme succeed? What more needs to happen? BT senior correspondent Ben Paul analyses the latest developments. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 04:51 MAS review group beats low expectations 08:23 STI lifted by value unlocking, repositioning 10:54 Many market watchers are still sceptical 13:32 Holistic approach, more measures to come --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim 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. | 16m 26s | ||||||
| 2/3/25 |  S1E52: What’s next in the OCBC-Great Eastern saga? BT Mark to Market | OCBC’s offer for Great Eastern resulted in the insurer being suspended from trading. But the remaining minority shareholders of the insurer haven’t yet given in. And, one of them has made an interesting proposal. Senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the investment and regulatory implications of the story. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 00:48 Great Eastern is suspended, but the story isn’t over 04:29 Dissident minority investor makes another proposal 08:03 Always assess the intentions of majority shareholders 10:39 Why OCBC should distribute its Great Eastern shares --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) 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. | 16m 49s | ||||||
| 1/6/25 |  S1E51: Exciting, risky markets await in 2025: BT Mark to Market | Solid US economic performance and Fed rate cuts provide a strong underpinning for the markets, despite the risks posed by Trump 2.0. BT senior correspondent Ben Paul offers views on how to invest in 2025. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 02:40 US economic resilience is still surprising forecasters 04:12 Analysts’ target prices point to further gains for S&P 500 08:21 Trump’s victory sparked a rally, so why the nervousness? 12:46 Bet on Singapore banks, Reits, value-unlocking plays --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim Engineered by: 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. | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 12/2/24 |  S1E50: Understanding DBS' recent share buyback and CEO's stock sale: BT Mark to Market | Is the problem simply the timing of the CEO’s share sales? Or, should we also be concerned that share-based pay does not properly incentivise top executives? Why do companies repurchase their shares in the first place? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some answers. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 02:29 What exactly did DBS and its CEO do wrong? 05:49 Share buybacks should be done at right price 09:56 A more inclusive form of share buybacks 13:24 Report intrinsic value, tweak share-based pay --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim Engineered by: 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. | 16m 41s | ||||||
| 11/4/24 |  S1E49: The big takeover - Hanwha's high-stakes move on Dyna-Mac Holdings: BT Mark to Market | The IFA appointed by Dyna-Mac to assess the offer from the Hanwha group compared the deal to precedent “non-privatisation” transactions. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains why this raises questions. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 00:57 A hot company being hotly pursued 05:10 Why intention not to delist mattered 08:40 Offer compared to lowly-priced MGOs 11:22 High valuation reflects high profitability --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim Engineered by: 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 Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt 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. | 14m 49s | ||||||
| 9/30/24 |  S1E48: How MAS plans to spark market magic: BT Mark to Market | A national effort to revive the Singapore market is now underway. But is the review group formed by MAS focusing on the right issues? Senior correspondent Ben Paul analyses the unfolding story. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business Times. Highlights of the podcast: 03:28 Review group focused on three areas 06:48 Why everyone blames everyone else 08:30 Foster local fund management industry 10:46 Push listed companies to unlock value --- Send your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to [email protected]. --- Written and hosted by: Ben Paul ([email protected]) Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Ben Paul & Howie Lim Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media Follow BT Mark To Market: Channel: bt.sg/btmark2mkt Amazon: bt.sg/m2mam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/4DJp Spotify: bt.sg/4DJN YouTube Music: bt.sg/m2myt 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. | 14m 11s | ||||||
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Chart history for BT Mark To Market
Peaked at #63 in SG, currently #63 in SG.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| SG | — | #153 | #153 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 1 market.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 1 market.