The Financial Coconut Podcast

Your “global” portfolio might not be as global as you think. Many investors buy a world index believing they are diversified across the planet. But if a large chunk of that exposure is still concentrated in the US, and especially in US tech, are you really spreading your risk? Reggie flew to Paris for the Amundi World Investment Forum and sat with Guy Stear, Head of Developed Markets Strategy, Amundi Investment Institute, to unpack what comes next. The hot take from one of Europe's largest asset managers: the next leg of AI won't be electrical engineering in Silicon Valley - it'll be the physical world. Drones cleaning skyscrapers. Robots in factories. Mechanical engineering. The countries good at this aren't the ones already trading at 90x sales. This conversation from the Amundi World Investment Forum in Paris pushes investors to rethink what diversification actually means today. For Singapore investors, the big question is simple: are you actively choosing your exposure, or are you just accepting the default? hear about the Nokia lesson, the US-China fragmentation reality, and how a Singapore investor should actually build three diversification blocks. Geopolitics, central banks, ETFs. Learn more about Amundi: https://about.amundi.com/

Disclaimer :
This publication is a paid collaboration between The Financial Coconut (Company
Registration No. 202012201Z) and Amundi Asset Management, Société par Actions
Simplifiée - SAS with capital of €1,143,615,555 - Approved portfolio management company
by the AMF no. GP04000036 – Registered office: 91-93 boulevard Pasteur, 75015 Paris,
France - 437 574 452RCS Paris. This publication is published in Singapore by The Financial
Coconut and Amundi Singapore Limited (Company Registration No. 198900774E). Amundi
Singapore Limited is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
This publication is for information purposes only, is not a recommendation, financial analysis
or an investment advice and does not constitute a solicitation, invitation or offer to purchase
or sell any product. The information contained in this publication is intended for general
circulation without taking into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation
or particular needs of any particular person.
The information contained in this publication is as at 12 June 2026 except where otherwise
stated. The information contained in this publication has been obtained from sources
believed to be reliable but has not been independently verified, although Amundi and its
affiliated companies (collectively “Amundi”) believe it to be fair and not misleading. Opinions
expressed in this publication are subject to change without notice. Amundi does not accept
liability whatsoever whether direct or indirect that may arise from the use of information
contained in this publication.
Past performance and any forecasts made are not necessarily indicative of the future
results. Any forecast, projection or target is indicative only and is not guaranteed in any
way. All investments involve risks and the amount received from such investments may be
less than the original invested amount.
This publication is solely for issue in permitted jurisdictions and to persons who may receive
it without breaching applicable legal or regulatory requirements. The information contained in
this publication shall not, without prior written approval of Amundi Singapore Limited, be
copied, reproduced, modified, or distributed, to any third person or entity in any country.
This publication is not for distribution and does not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of any offer to buy any securities or services in the United States or in any of its
territories or possessions subject to its jurisdiction to or for the benefit of any U.S. Person (as
this term is defined in SEC Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933).
This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of
Singapore.
Learn about our events
Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wise and Shine is coming back, and this time, we are looking for a new voice.
The career landscape has changed. It is no longer just about climbing the ladder, asking for a higher salary, or figuring out how to survive middle management. Gen Zs are entering a workplace shaped by AI, higher expectations, tougher competition, and new definitions of success.
That is why Wise and Shine is opening the door for a Gen Z co-host who can speak honestly about what work feels like today.
We are looking for someone who is curious, articulate, opinionated, and passionate about career conversations. Whether it is layoffs, office culture, bosses, burnout, first jobs, AI disruption, or the future of work, we want someone who can bring lived experience into the discussion.
This is not about having all the answers. It is about being willing to ask better questions.
Interested? Send us a 2 to 3 minute recording and show us why your voice belongs on Wise and Shine.
Click the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLl23dMBtX8m5oxq2cmyPjfHrLoyePKoWv5GU9yZvecj7NFQ/viewform
#TheFinancialCoconut #Wise&Shine #CoHost
Learn about our events
Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are more Singaporeans investing overseas instead of at home?
In this episode of Chills with TFC, Reggie sits down with Louis and Jameis to unpack what it would really take to make Singapore’s stock market more vibrant again.
The conversation goes beyond returns. It looks at the deeper issues behind the SGX, from company fundamentals and corporate governance, to liquidity, retail participation, and whether stronger local capital support could help create a healthier market.
Singapore has built itself into a trusted global financial centre. But when younger investors think about equities today, many look first to the United States, not Singapore. So the question is not just whether the local market can recover, but what must change for investors to believe in it again.
Should Temasek play a bigger role? Should CPF investment frameworks include more Singapore exposure? Can better disclosure rebuild confidence?
Watch the full conversation and tell us: would you invest more in Singapore stocks if the market became more active?
#TheFinancialCoconut #ChillsWithTFC #SingaporeStocks

---

🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE

Spotify
Apple Podcast
YouTube

🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Get daily tips, insights, and community:

Instagram
TikTok
Telegram
Whatsapp
Newsletter

📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK
Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube

⚠️ Disclaimer:
The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.
Learn about our events
Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you move back to Singapore if your salary doubled?
For some Singaporeans living in Paris, the answer is not as obvious as we think.
Yes, France comes with higher taxes, strikes, smaller apartments, language barriers, and a very different pace of life. But the trade-off is also real: stronger healthcare coverage, more holidays, cheaper schooling, employee benefits, unemployment support, and a lifestyle where money is not always the only scoreboard.
This conversation goes beyond the usual “Paris is romantic” fantasy. It looks at what life actually feels like when you compare salary, stress, family life, medical anxiety, work-life balance, and the cost of simply existing in two very different systems.
Maybe the bigger question is not “Where can I earn more?”
Maybe it is: “Where can I live better?”
Would you trade a higher salary for a better quality of life?
Invest smarter with Webull’s Dynamic Regular Savings Plan (RSP) — the first and only solution of its kind in Singapore.
Designed to automate your investment journey in a smarter way, Dynamic RSP helps you invest more when prices are lower and less when prices are higher, taking the guesswork out of building long-term wealth.
Plus, enjoy zero fee investing for US stocks and ETFs with Webull. No platform fees, no commissions. Open an account now: https://www.webull.com.sg/k/thefinancialcoconut
The sponsored part by Webull Singapore is only from 00:41 - 1:11, 26:17 - 28:15 and 55:31 - 56:00.
Question Timestamps;
00:41 - Pre roll
03:51 - Can you share how your journey began when you first moved here?
09:35 - How does life here compare with life back in Singapore?
16:29 - What should parents know about public and private schools there?
18:48 - What aspects of life in Paris might surprise Singaporeans?
21:55 - Can you explain the subsidies, scholarships, and support available?
26:17 - Mid roll
28:54 - How are living costs, taxes, and finances structured there?
36:06 - What healthcare and welfare support is available there?
43:26 - How do salaries, income taxes, and take-home pay compare there?
52:20 - How different was Paris life from what you expected?
55:31 - Post roll
Disclaimer:
All investments involve risk and may not be suitable for every investor. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

---

🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE

Spotify
Apple Podcast
YouTube

🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Get daily tips, insights, and community:

Instagram
TikTok
Telegram
Whatsapp
Newsletter

📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK
Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube

⚠️ Disclaimer:
The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.
Learn about our events
Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We spend a lot of time talking about wealth strategies, career moves, investing, business, and personal growth.
But what if some outcomes are shaped not just by effort, but also by timing, environment, and the patterns we keep repeating?
Dawn, SG BudgetBabe and Anthony sit down with Grandmaster David from Imperial Harvest to explore a different lens on success: Ba Zi, Imperial Feng Shui, luck cycles, AI, decision-making, and whether people can shift their outcomes when they feel stuck.
We discuss why some people seem talented but still face repeated roadblocks, whether AI can replace traditional metaphysics readings, why “wealth stars” may be misunderstood, and how tools like Ba Zi and Qi Men are used by some people to think through career, business, and life decisions.
Whether you are a believer, skeptic, or just curious, this conversation is less about blind belief - and more about asking: how much of success is hard work, how much is timing, and how much can we actually influence?
Would you ever consult a feng shui master before making a major life or money decision?
If this conversation made you think about your own patterns, timing, or “wealth ceiling,” you can explore Imperial Harvest’s work and resources here: https://imperialharvest.com/

---

🎧 The Financial Coconut:
Your weekly source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. We explore personal finance, investing, and entrepreneurship to help you build a richer life. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.

Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut

📍 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE

Spotify
Apple Podcast
YouTube

🔗 CONNECT WITH US
Get daily tips, insights, and community:

Instagram
TikTok
Telegram
Whatsapp
Newsletter

📺 MORE FROM OUR NETWORK
Discover our other shows and deep dives on YouTube

⚠️ Disclaimer:
The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.

Learn about our events
Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.