Asian markets begin week on front foot, Bitcoin rally stutters; RBNZ rate cut wagers leave New Zealand dollar eyeing 2022 low; Mr DIY Indonesian business plans IPO to raise up to 4.7 trillion rupiah.

Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day’s market movements and news from Singapore and the region.

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Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel engage in intense conflict, while the US discusses military deportation policies. Australia's government withdraws a controversial bill, and Pakistani police arrest Imran Khan supporters. In Singapore, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong announces his resignation as PAP chief.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

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How much are finance influencers impacting financial decision-making? These individuals offer advice and information on everything from bonds, equities, and crypto to traditional savings accounts and travel miles. But are they replacing traditional financial advisors?

Howie Lim speaks to Dawn Cher, SGBudgetBabe, a leading personal finance influencer based in Singapore and Brian Seetoh, financial services manager, PhilipCapital to find out.

Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips.

Highlights:

03:54 Can finance influencers and financial advisors co-exist?

08:03 Whether regulation will protect consumers better

11:11 The battle between finance influencers and lifestyle influencers

13:44 Spotting the legit finance influencers

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