Claressa Monteiro

Claressa Monteiro

HEAD OF AUDIO

Claressa Monteiro is BT’s head of audio. Since 2022, she’s led BT Podcasts and driven audio content, strategy, business development and operations. Prior to BT, Claressa spent three decades in the broadcast and entertainment industry. She is the recipient of the 2009 COMPASS (Composers & Authors Society of Singapore) Award for Artistic Excellence.

Starting next October, travellers flying out of Singapore will have to pay a few more dollars for sustainable aviation fuel.

Can Singapore aviation go green without losing ground?

From 2026, flyers will pay more for greener fuel. Host Derryn Wong and aviation expert Terence Fan break down what this means...

How do we figure out if we’re under or over insured?

Prudent planning, protected pockets

Combat inflation's impact on savings by "right-siting" your insurance. Howie Lim discusses this with Chan Wai Kit from Life Insurance Association (LIA).

The Malaysian ringgit is the best performing currency in Asia this year.

Shutdown over, is volatility just beginning?

US shutdown ends, AI stocks wobble, Japan shifts its fiscal strategy, and the ringgit surges. Emily Liu unpacks the week’s biggest market...

Chen Ze Ling, managing director and group head of corporate and SME Banking, DBS Bank (right); and Shawn Lee, COO, Crestar Fans (left).
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From awareness to action: How SMEs are going green with DBS

Think sustainability is only for big corporations? Howie Lim, Chen Ze Ling (DBS), and Shawn Lee (Crestar Fans) discuss how an SME...

How do you plan your finances to cater for the strain of long-term care?

Hedging the cost of long-term care

Worried about long-term care costs? Singlife's Helen Shen explains why many Singaporeans underestimate the financial impact and common misconceptions.

What specific financial products or investment strategies are best suited for those aiming for a mini-retirement?

Project You: How to fund your mini-retirement

Learn how to plan, fund, and navigate strategic career breaks from experts and turn financial fears into self-investment.

A congressional impasse has resulted in what is now the longest-ever US government shutdown.

Markets rise through shutdown fog but will it last?

Is AI all hype or the next big breakthrough? Howie Lim and Providend's Cheng Chye Hsern cut through the noise on AI’s...

How much higher could Singapore stocks climb after their big run over the past year?

STI 10,000: How the narrative on Singapore is changing

Analysts are imagining a future where Singapore stocks deliver growth on top of big dividends. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains how investors...

How can individuals effectively differentiate between "enjoyment spending" and "security building" in a practical sense?

Breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle

Can a strong work ethic break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? Many Singaporeans prioritise instant gratification over financial security. Explore automated strategies with Benjamin...

Robson Lee, senior corporate finance lawyer.

When boards battle: Who really protects the little guy?

Navigate Singapore's corporate landscape, learn how to protect minority shareholders, avoid director mistakes, and understand evolving oversight in the battle for corporate...