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Money Talks - MT Explains: What does it mean when a company goes public?

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When companies like Reddit and Grab are listed on the stock exchange, there is often a buzz. But what does “going public” really mean for the company and for you as an investor? In this week’s Money Talks Explains, Dr Zhang Weina from NUS Business School unpacks the ins and outs of getting an Initial Public Offering (IPO), how prices are decided and whether it’s wise to invest in newly listed stocks. 

Andrea Heng

Andrea Heng

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Money Talks - MT Explains: What does it mean when a company goes public?

When companies like Reddit and Grab are listed on the stock exchange, there is often a buzz. But what does “going public” really mean for the company and for you as an investor? In this week’s Money Talks Explains, Dr Zhang Weina from NUS Business School unpacks the ins and outs of getting an Initial Public Offering (IPO), how prices are decided and whether it’s wise to invest in newly listed stocks. 

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Money Talks - MT Explains: How global events shake oil prices – and your wallet

When geopolitical tensions flare up, all eyes turn to oil. But why does this commodity trigger global anxiety? In this episode of Money Talks Explains, energy expert Vandana Hari from Vanda Insights unpacks how changes in oil prices can have a ripple effect through economies – impacting policies, prices and portfolios.

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Money Talks - Breaking down the costs of owning an electric vehicle in Singapore

With Singapore phasing out the sale of new internal combustion engine car and taxi registrations by 2030, many Singaporeans are contemplating switching to an electric vehicle (EV) or a hybrid car.  But what are the costs involved? In this episode of Money Talks, Julian Kho from Sgcarmart gives a breakdown of the real costs and benefits involved – from maintenance fees to charging costs and road tax.

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Money Talks - Your financial checklist for studying abroad

The financial costs of studying overseas may seem daunting but it can be manageable with the right planning and a buffer for unexpected costs. In this week’s Money Talks, Dr Chan Khai Leok from education consultancy theRightU walks us through the key financial planning essentials - from funding options to major expenses.

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Money Talks - When to get the best exchange rates for foreign currencies

If the US dollar weakens against the Singdollar, should you buy it even if you’re not traveling to the US anytime soon? And what happens if the rate drops drastically? In this week’s Money Talks episode, Khoon Goh, head of Asia research for ANZ gives a run down the basics of currency exchange.

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