BT Mark To Market

Feb 03 2025 52 ep. 15 mins 19

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Listen to logical analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore. Hosted by Ben Paul. A podcast of BT Correspondents.

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

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S1E52: What’s next in the OCBC-Great Eastern saga? BT Mark to Market

Feb 03 2025 16 mins

OCBC’s offer for Great Eastern resulted in the insurer being suspended from trading. But the remaining minority shareholders of the insurer haven’t yet given in. And, one of them has made an interesting proposal. Senior correspondent Ben Paul examines the investment and regulatory implications of the story. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis an

S1E51: Exciting, risky markets await in 2025: BT Mark to Market

Jan 06 2025 17 mins

Solid US economic performance and Fed rate cuts provide a strong underpinning for the markets, despite the risks posed by Trump 2.0. BT senior correspondent Ben Paul offers views on how to invest in 2025. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in Th

S1E50: Understanding DBS' recent share buyback and CEO's stock sale: BT Mark to Market

Dec 02 2024 16 mins

Is the problem simply the timing of the CEO’s share sales? Or, should we also be concerned that share-based pay does not properly incentivise top executives? Why do companies repurchase their shares in the first place? Senior correspondent Ben Paul offers some answers. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues i

S1E49: The big takeover - Hanwha's high-stakes move on Dyna-Mac Holdings: BT Mark to Market

Nov 04 2024 14 mins

The IFA appointed by Dyna-Mac to assess the offer from the Hanwha group compared the deal to precedent “non-privatisation” transactions. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains why this raises questions. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in

S1E48: How MAS plans to spark market magic: BT Mark to Market

Sep 30 2024 14 mins

A national effort to revive the Singapore market is now underway. But is the review group formed by MAS focusing on the right issues? Senior correspondent Ben Paul analyses the unfolding story. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in The Business

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S1E47: Riding rate cuts with Reits: BT Mark to Market (Ep 47)

Sep 08 2024 14 mins

Reits have been struggling with soaring debt costs and concerns about the deflating value of their property portfolios. But these trends reverse as major central banks cut rates. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains how investors should position themselves. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore

S1E46: Singtel calling: BT Mark to Market (Ep 46)

Aug 11 2024 12 mins

Singtel had to cut its dividend during the pandemic and pursue a strategic reset. Now, its shares are bouncing back. Ben Paul explains what happened, and corrects an epic blunder he made in a recent column. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series based on his weekly column in

S1E45: Keep calm and carry on, in Singapore: BT Mark to Market (Ep 45)

Jul 07 2024 14 mins

Shifting economic thinking and geopolitical tensions is making the world more dangerous for big companies and investors. But Fed rate cuts, reverse globalisation and value-unlocking restructurings could spur relatively undervalued stocks in Singapore. Ben Paul explains why. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issue

S1E44: ARA H-Trust, Cromwell E-Reit get new sponsors: BT Mark to Market (Ep 44)

Jun 09 2024 13 mins

Control of ARA H-Trust and Cromwell E-Reit has passed to new sponsor groups. What drove the transactions? Will the deals boost the depressed market value of the two property trusts? Senior correspondent Ben Paul delves into the story. Synopsis: Listen to senior correspondent Ben Paul's analysis and insight on market trends and corporate issues in Singapore in this podcast series ba