Stablecoins promise fast, cheap, borderless money transfers—but can they also be part of your investment strategy? With Singapore and Hong Kong rolling out new regulations, interest is heating up.

In this episode of Money Hacks, Howie Lim talks to Amy Zhang from Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke from Saxo to unpack what stablecoins are, how they're used today, and why regulation is key.

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Highlights:

01:06 Stablecoins = US dollar?

04:10 Regulatory risks of stablecoins

07:22 Easiest way to move money?

10:09 Stablecoins role in a portfolio

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Amy Zhang, head of APAC at Fireblocks and Koen Hoorelbeke, investment strategist at Saxo

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

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Investing in private markets can help reduce overall portfolio volatility, as they tend to have a lower correlation with public markets. Sure sounds good but what are the hidden complexities to look out for before you take the plunge? Howie Lim finds out.

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

Highlights:

Are private assets available to retail investors?

More governance and transparency for the private market

Hidden complexities revealed

Democratising the private market

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Ritesh Ganeriwal, managing director and head of investments and advisory at Syfe

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Why the sudden Midas touch? Blame it on global uncertainty. But gold, it's not just for pirates and pharaohs anymore! This lustrous metal has been having a moment, shining brighter than a supernova in 2024 but at about $3300 an ounce, have retail investors missed the boat? Howie Lim speaks to the experts to find out.

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

Highlights:

01:13 Why gold has gained ground

04:26 Have you missed the boat?

08:16 Are there gold alternatives?

11:43 Gold investing strategies

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With Stephanie Leung, chief investment officer, StashAway; Robin Tsui, APAC gold strategist, State Street Global Advisors; and Fan Shaokai, head of Asia-Pacific (ex-China) & global head of Central Banks, World Gold Council

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

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