Structured notes promise yield, flexibility, and even capital protection — but are they right for your portfolio?

Host Genevieve Cua speaks with Franck Fayard from Marex to unpack how these complex instruments work, when they make sense, and what to watch out for.

From crypto-linked notes to capital protected strategies, this episode explores how structured notes can be used tactically — if you understand the trade-offs.

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:

01:52 What are structured notes

05:02 Market factors influencing note pricing

08:33 Unwinding structured notes

11:04 Crypto-linked structured notes

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

With Franck Fayard, APAC head of Marex Financial Products, Marex Solutions

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Howie Lim

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When we hear "legacy planning," most of us think of wills, trusts, and financial assets. But what if true legacy is about much more than money?

In this episode of WealthBT, host Genevieve Cua speaks with Christopher Tan, CEO of Providend, about how legacy planning is really about values, identity, and intention. From common mistakes wealthy parents make, to the power of a heartfelt letter of wishes, this conversation will challenge you to rethink what it means to leave something meaningful behind.

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:

01:08 What is legacy planning

04:47 Drafting a letter of wishes

07:46 Common mistakes of wealthy parents

11:49 How parents can prepare their children for inheritance

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

With Christopher Tan, chief executive officer, Providend

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Emily Liu & Chai Pei Chieh

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Sell America, some said. Don’t buy the dip, others said.

Thanks to US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, investment advice have popped up left and right in the media.

But don’t panic just yet, according to Dr Wei Dai, head of research and vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors.

In this episode, host Genevieve Cua sits down with Dr Dai to explain why you should avoid making knee-jerk reactions based on news and focus on long-term investment strategies instead.

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 bad are the tariffs?

04:27 Dealing with higher volatility

08:28 Lessons from the bond market

11:47 Is US exceptionalism dead?

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

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

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