Best Leif and Jesse Podcasts (2024)

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Charting Your Own Path, with Julia Raiskin, Asia Pacific Head of G10 Rates Sales, Citi 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

In this episode, Julia talks to Philipp about moving from the Soviet Union to the US as a teenager, and how she moved from medicine, to law, to a successful career in finance. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us …

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Just Keep Buying, with Nick Maggiulli, creator, Of Dollars and Data 42:43

2y ago42:43

42:43

In this episode, Nick talks to Philipp about why you probably need to save less than you think, why you shouldn’t fear market volatility, and how to zoom out and gain perspective on market dips. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and …

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Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Buy the Dip, with Jesse Cramer, blogger, The Best Interest 40:26

2+ y ago40:26

40:26

In this episode, Jesse and Philipp discuss the benefits of lazy portfolios versus stock picking, how hard it is to beat the market, and why dollar cost averaging beats buying the dip. Check out Money Mastermind If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than …

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From HENRY to FIRE, with Leif Dahleen, blogger, Physician on FIRE 32:27

2+ y ago32:27

32:27

In this episode, Leif talks to Philipp about how he attained financial independence after a decade-long career as an anaesthesiologist. He also explains the rule of 72, and shares how he cultivated good saving habits in his children. A Tale of 4 Physicians: The Impact of Lifestyle Double Your Money with the Rule of 72 If you enjoy what you've heard…

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money, with Marilyn Pinto, founder of KFI Global 34:17

2+ y ago34:17

34:17

In this episode, Philipp and Marilyn discuss how you can approach giving your kids an allowance, how to teach them to save and manage their pocket money, and when to introduce them to investing. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and …

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How Expense Tracking Can Boost Your Savings and Investments, with Saeid Hejazi, CEO and co-founder of Wally 41:34

2+ y ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, Saeid shares how his company, Wally, helps you automate expense tracking and boost your savings and investments. Tune in to the end to get Wally Gold for free for one year. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it re…

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Taking Your Investments to the Next Level with Private Equity Investing, with Joseph Haviv, board member at Vesttoo 40:47

2+ y ago40:47

40:47

In this episode, Joseph shares his top tips in private equity investing, how he transformed a cookie company, and the megatrends he’s keeping an eye on. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, a…

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How I FIRED at 30, with A Purple Life, a FIRE enthusiast 31:44

2+ y ago31:44

31:44

In this episode, APL, a personal finance blogger and former marketer living in New York, shares how she FIRED at 30. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show …

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Entering the Metaverse, with Anndy Lian, Chairman, Asia, BigONE Exchange 52:53

2+ y ago52:53

52:53

In this episode, Anndy shares how you can enter the metaverse, what you can do there, and where your money should be in the middle of all of this. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it …

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Unpacking China’s Regulatory Crackdowns, with Brendan Ahern, CIO of KraneShares 47:42

2+ y ago47:42

47:42

In this episode, Brendan Ahern shares his insights on China’s regulatory crackdowns, long-term economic outlook, and just how it may revolutionise tech with its up-and-coming industries. Check out Kraneshare’s blog, chinalastnight.com For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d eve…

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Are NFTs The Next Big Thing? with Roy, @Zeneca_33 53:03

3y ago53:03

53:03

In this episode, Roy explains how NFTs are shaping the art and gaming worlds, how to find long-term value in NFTs, and what the future holds for the digital asset. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the sho…

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Investing in trends with Thematic Portfolios, with Freddy Lim and Stephanie Leung 31:09

3y ago31:09

31:09

In this episode, Freddy and Stephanie share how you can invest in the up-and-coming innovations that can change the world, from blockchain technology to gaming, and robotics to biotech. Learn all about thematic investing’s exponential growth and how you can include Thematic Portfolios in your financial plan. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d rea…

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On Leading One of Europe’s Biggest’s Deals, with Gianfilippo Cuneo, President, Cuneo e Associati S.p.A. 35:22

3y ago35:22

35:22

In this episode, Gianfilippo Cuneo shares how he founded the Italian office of Bain, how he led the €3 billion consortium buyout of the Italian Yellow Pages publisher Seat Pagine Gialle, and what he and Warren Buffett spoke about when they met. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thou…

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Why Your Money Should Work Harder Than You, with Jessica Ramella, inaugural winner of The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition 44:15

3y ago44:15

44:15

In this episode, Jessica Ramella shares why she left Venezuela at the age of 18 and how she went from living on £3 meal deals to winning The Apprentice. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even bett…

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Why You Need Emerging Markets in Your Portfolio, with Dr Mark Mobius, Founding Partner, Mobius Capital Markets 34:00

3y ago34:00

34:00

In this episode, Dr Mark Mobius shares why you should invest in emerging markets, how investors can benefit from China’s regulatory crackdown, and the emerging market industries set to succeed. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and i…

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How do family offices invest?, with Stephanie Leung, Group Deputy CIO and Head of StashAway Hong Kong 50:49

3y ago50:49

50:49

In this episode, Stephanie shares the investment strategies behind family offices, how she managed a hedge fund, and why she left the trading desk. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really helps us make the show even better fo…

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The Future of DeFi (Decentralised Finance), with Bobby Ong, co-founder and COO at CoinGecko 38:24

3y ago38:24

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In this episode, Bobby Ong, the co-founder and COO of CoinGecko, shares his thoughts on DeFi, the future of blockchain technology, and how to approach investing into the crypto space. If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really h…

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Trading and investing for your retirement, with Adam Reynolds, CEO Asia Pacific, Saxo Markets 37:40

3y ago37:40

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In this episode, Adam Reynolds shares how he invests as he nears retirement, the crypto-space, and how he’s teaching his children about investing. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it …

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How Your Mentality Affects Your Personal Finances, with Diane Yeung, a certified life coach 48:14

3y ago48:14

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In this episode, Diane Yeung shares her journey from Alibaba to becoming a certified life coach and how you can improve your money mentality. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and it reall…

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How Private Equity Investing Works, with Raj Dugar, Managing Partner, Eight Roads Ventures India 44:01

3y ago44:01

44:01

In this episode, Rag Dugar shares the ins and outs of private equity investing, his take on up-and-coming companies, and lessons learnt in his career and personal finances. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes les…

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From equity analyst to restaurant owner, with Vivian Wong, owner of Verde Mar, a Mexican restaurant in Hong Kong 59:00

3y ago59:00

59:00

In this episode, Vivian Wong joins Philipp to share why she started a Mexican food truck in Hong Kong and the challenges she faced during Occupy Central in 2014 and COVID-19 in 2020 as the owner of an F&B establishment. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leav…

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How to Start Angel Investing, with Alap and Tony from XA Network 48:53

3y ago48:53

48:53

In this episode, Alap and Tony from join Philipp as they share what goes on behind the scenes of angel investing. They talk about how it works, how much to invest, and when you can expect to see a return on investment. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leavi…

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How to achieve financial freedom with a pre-retirement checklist, with Sam Dogen, the Financial Samurai 36:41

3+ y ago36:41

36:41

In this episode, Sam Dogen joins Phillip to talk about how he reached financial freedom and what’s on his retirement checklist. He also shares why he started Financial Samurai and what his plans are for the post-pandemic world. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consi…

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Overcoming adversity, with Yvonne Wong, Managing Director for Strategic Development at a healthcare fund 44:16

3+ y ago44:16

44:16

In this episode, Yvonne Wong shares how she found strength through adversity: from losing both of her parents at a young age and relocating to a new country, to working 3 jobs as a 14-year-old. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful…

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It’s never too late to learn about personal finance, with Deborah Tan-Pink, Senior Communications Manager at Revolut 40:11

3+ y ago40:11

40:11

In this episode, Deborah Tan-Pink opens up about how she turned her finances around after most of her life being an overspender. She also shares how a hobby turned into a weekly side hustle that now gives passive income that will help her reach financial independence sooner. Revolut has a platform where you can teach your kids healthy money habits.…

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Starting from nothing with Raj Singh, founder and CEO of Safety@Work, a global consultancy in organisational safety 39:50

3+ y ago39:50

39:50

In this episode, Raj Singh shares how he turned a side-hustle into multi-million dollar businesses, and how you can become an entrepreneur with no VC funding and no money down. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes…

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How money enables you to achieve your family and life goals with Deborah Ho, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia for BlackRock 32:26

3+ y ago32:26

32:26

In this episode, Deborah Ho shares how she learnt the value of money from a young age and how it’s impacted the way she manages her family finances. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seconds, and i…

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From investment banking to helping startups break into the Asian market, with Henek Lo, Co-founder & CEO of Hype Asia, a venture building company 49:44

3+ y ago49:44

49:44

In this episode, Henek Lo shares how he left investment banking to join the startup world, taking a 65% pay cut in a leap of faith that would lead him to bring Airbnb and WeWork to the Asian market and start his own venture-building company, Hype Asia. Find out more about Henek and Hype Asia here. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you…

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Diversifying your portfolio through investing in wine, with Tom Gearing, CEO and co-founder of Cult Wines. 45:51

3+ y ago45:51

45:51

Investing in wine presents a unique opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolio by adding an asset that is uncorrelated to how the markets are doing. In this episode, Tom Gearing explains how wine investment works. Find out more about Cult Wines here. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d reall…

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How to turn any idea into a business, with Esther Jacobs, an author of 30 books, a speaker and digital nomad. 54:27

3+ y ago54:27

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How do you monetise an idea? Esther Jacobs shares how you can chart your own path to entrepreneurship. In this episode, Esther shares how to discover what you’re good at, how to test ideas before putting down business costs, and how she developed her passion projects into business opportunities: from starting her own olive oil business to her journ…

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A journey into entrepreneurship and disrupting the insurance industry, with Malek Ali, founder of BFM 89.9 - The Business Station, and Fi Life 51:39

3+ y ago51:39

51:39

With his entrepreneurial spirit, Malek Ali seeks gaps in the market to find a niche for himself. BFM 89.9 was founded out of his love for radio and business while studying in the UK and the US. Malek Ali entered insurtech when he acquired U For Life, Malaysia's largest online life insurance platform and rebranded it to Fi Life. Fi Life offers consu…

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How to avoid investment scams, with David Gerald, Founder, President and CEO, Securities Investors Association (Singapore) SIAS 34:58

3+ y ago34:58

34:58

More than $35 million was lost through investment scams in 2019. What can you do to ensure that you don’t lose your hard-earned money to one? David Gerald founded the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) or SIAS to assist and educate would-be investors from being a victim of an investment scam. In this episode, David shares some common tact…

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M&A: Selling your business to the right company, with Umberto Malesci, CEO and Co-founder of Fluidmesh 49:55

3+ y ago49:55

49:55

What does it take to sell a company you founded? And what can you expect after it sells? Philipp sits down with Umberto Malesci, CEO and Co-founder of Fluidmesh, a company that Cisco recently bought, to talk about how to build a business from the ground up, what actually happens when your business gets bought by a multinational corporation, M&A for…

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How to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), with Abel van Staveren, Nomadic Portfolio Careerist 1:01:03

3+ y ago1:01:03

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Financial independence is possible. But it takes dedication and hard work. In this episode, Philipp and Abel discuss the FIRE movement, and how Abel was able to achieve FIRE in his 40’s. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review…

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How your emotions might be hurting your investment outcomes, with Dr. Joanne Yoong, Senior Economist at the University of Southern California and Freddy Lim, Co-founder and CIO at StashAway 54:51

3+ y ago54:51

54:51

How do your emotions, biases, and decisions hurt your investment decisions? In this episode, Dr Yoong and Freddy Lim talk about the decisions people make that hurt their investment outcomes, and what to be aware of so that you can make better financial decisions. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d real…

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Trusting your gut and taking chances with Daniel Walker, Founder of Zegal 1:01:54

3+ y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

In this episode, Daniel Walker shares with Philipp how his desire to work and live in different countries,has led to him creating Zegal, a legal tech company. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a quick but thoughtful review. It takes less than 60 seco…

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How venture capital works with Tushar Roy, Partner at Square Peg Capital 52:57

4y ago52:57

52:57

In this episode, Philipp and Tushar Roy discuss how a venture capital firm operates, funding amounts, and what draws them when making a funding decision. Tushar also shares what excites him about Southeast Asia. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d really appreciate it if you’d even consider leaving a qu…

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How to manage money with your partner, with Jennifer Petriglieri, Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour at INSEAD 35:59

4y ago35:59

35:59

In this episode, Philipp and Jennifer Petriglieri discuss the importance of having open dialogue with your partner about money, and how to manage it together. Managing finances as a couple is not always easy but this episode explores how to navigate it. Find out more about Jennifer here. For resources on how to talk to your partner, Jennifer sugges…

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Why ESG should be part of your investment portfolio, with Sunita Subramoniam, APAC Head of ETF and Index Investments Sustainable, BlackRock 40:04

4y ago40:04

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In this episode, Philipp and Sunita Subramoniam, APAC Head of ETF and Index Investments Sustainable at BlackRock, talk about why investing in ESG is getting even more important today not just for your financial future but also for the future of the world itself. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjoy what you've heard, we’d reall…

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Setting Your Kids Up for a Bright Financial Future with SG Budget Babe Dawn Cher 44:25

4y ago44:25

44:25

In this episode, Philipp and Dawn Cher aka Budget Babe talk about how you can approach creating an investment portfolio for your children. It might be to help them with the rising tertiary education fees or to give them a headstart in whatever they choose to pursue. Dawn shares with us how she approaches the topic. For past guests, visit stashaway.…

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Why It’s Important to Invest Your Savings, featuring Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer of StashAway 32:10

4y ago32:10

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In this episode, Freddy and Philipp discuss how investing your savings can help you achieve financial freedom, or a comfortable retirement. They also talk about why inflation is a saver’s worst enemy, the impact of compounding over time, and how it’s easier than ever to start investing today. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you enjo…

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Are You Using Your Credit Cards to Your Advantage? with Nicki Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer of CardUp 41:38

4y ago41:38

41:38

Chief Executive Officer of CardUp, Nicki Ramsay, discusses how you can maximise your credit cards responsibly, from choosing cards that fit your lifestyle and spending patterns, to making sure that you're always on top of your monthly repayments. She also shares with us why she founded CardUp, and how CardUp helps businesses and consumers pay for l…

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The Evolution of Cryptocurrencies As an Asset Class, with Eric Anziani, Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com 41:38

4y ago41:38

41:38

In this episode, we dive into the world of cryptocurrencies with Eric Anziani, Chief Operating Officer of Crypto.com. He walks us through the history of cryptocurrencies, and how cryptocurrencies have evolved since the invention of Bitcoin. Eric also reveals why cryptocurrencies appeal to both investors and users alike. And, if you’re wondering how…

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Entrepreneurship and Alternative Investing, with Funding Societies’ Kelvin Teo (Part 2) 15:21

4y ago15:21

15:21

In this episode, Kelvin Teo, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Funding Societies, discusses how alternative investments, specifically private credit, can be a good diversifier to add to your investment portfolio. He also shares with us how Funding Societies makes P2P investing accessible to investors. For past guests, visit stashaway.com/podcast If you e…

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Entrepreneurship and Alternative Investing, with Funding Societies’ Kelvin Teo (Part 1) 28:53

4y ago28:53

28:53

In this episode, Kelvin Teo, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Funding Societies, walks us through his entrepreneurship journey, from meeting his co-founder in university, to establishing Funding Societies as a leading peer-to-peer lending platform in South East Asia. Kelvin also shares with us some of the challenges Funding Societies faced as a startup,…

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A Closer Look at ETFs, with BlackRock's Anthony Arthur and StashAway’s Freddy Lim 1:07:01

4y ago1:07:01

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In this episode of In Your Best Interest, Anthony Arthur, Head of iShares Asia ex-Japan Wealth Distribution, BlackRock and Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of StashAway talk about exchange-traded funds (ETFs). They cover the history of ETFs, the similarities and differences between ETFs and mutual funds, and what criteria you sho…

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How to Invest with Gold, with Robin Tsui and Freddy Lim 1:00:57

4y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

In this episode of In Your Best Interest, Robin Tsui, Vice President of State Street SPDR ETFs and their APAC Gold Strategist and Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of StashAway talk about how to invest in Gold. Having previously worked at the World Gold Council, Robin brings to the table a wealth of knowledge about Gold investing.…

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How to Select a Financial Advisor, with Michael Borchert 54:16

4y ago54:16

54:16

In this episode, Michael Borchert, Executive Director and Co-founder of Avrio Wealth sheds light on how a financial advisor can help guide you to achieve your financial goals. Drawing from his many years of experience in financial planning, Michael dives into some of the things you should consider when looking for a financial advisor. Some burning …

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Debunking Investing Myths, with Freddy Lim, Co-founder and CIO, StashAway 49:54

4y ago49:54

49:54

In Your Best Interest kicks off with Freddy Lim, Chief Investment Officer and Co-founder of StashAway. Freddy shares with us his university experience at Monash, the early years of his career and his experience as a financial professional during the financial crisis in the past decade. This episode debunks some of the investing myths that you may h…

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Introducing In Your Best Interest 1:06

4y ago1:06

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Get ready for In Your Best Interest, a new podcast by StashAway. Every 2 weeks, your host, and Head of Financial Planning and Partnerships, Philipp Muedder, will chat with thought leaders in personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to bring you key insights to help you make better financial decisions.…

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