How worried should investors be about China-US relations? Is it time to go big on AI? Genevieve Cua on WealthBT speaks to Dong Chen, chief Asia strategist and head of Asia research at Pictet Wealth Management about the importance of active management and strategic asset allocation in weathering market downturns.

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:

01:55 Defining resilience in a portfolio

03:35 Strategic asset allocation as a base building block for resilience

06:55 Differentiating between a genuine trend and noise

07:58 The most compelling trends today

12:30 Why active management is important

13:45 The challenges of going the do-it-yourself route in building a resilient portfolio

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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)

With Dong Chen, chief Asia strategist and head of Asia research, Pictet Wealth Management

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

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Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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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

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With Dr Wei Dai, head of research and vice-president, Dimensional Fund Advisors

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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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.

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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?

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Wealth solutions

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With Cheng Hsin Chih, market head for Southeast Asia, Pictet Wealth Management

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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.

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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

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With Eddy Cheong, chief executive, Havend

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

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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

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Private assets – the opportunity to uncover gems in an uncertain world

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With Victor Aerni, chief executive, Pictet Wealth Management Asia

Edited by: Emily Liu and Lee Kim Siang

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Executive producer: Lee Kim Siang

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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

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With Chang Wei Liang, FX and credit strategist, DBS

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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

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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

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Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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