Investor Central


	About Us

Investor Central is a service of Hong Bao Media (Holdings) Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based multimedia company established in 2002.

Our company takes its name from the little red envelopes that are traditionally given as gifts at births, birthdays, weddings and other occasions. They contain money.

Just like a hong bao, our multimedia reports are extremely valuable.

You get the information you absolutely need to succeed, presented in a way best suited to your level of sophistication so you can take action on your portfolio.

We create personal media, delivered via mobile phones, the internet, digital radio, and digital television.

Our reporters are experienced media professionals dedicated to take the "mass" out of mass media and tailor profitable media products to your needs. Email us for further information.


	Our Team

	Mark Laudi Chief Executive Officer Mark is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster best known for reporting live from the floor of the Singapore Exchange on CNBC Asia. Working alongside well-known Singapore television personalities such as Martin Soong and Christine Tan on Squawk Box and Market Watch, he developed a reputation for fast, accurate and energetic reports on SGX-listed stocks. Mark has lived in Singapore since 1997 and his voice is familiar to listeners of 938live and Power98, presenting general and business news. His international credentials include a successful career as drivetime presenter on Australian Broadcasting Corp Radio and Sydney Bureau Chief for CNBC.

	Serene Lim Senior Phonecaster Editor, Special Projects Serene's hallmarks of diligence and perseverance shine through in her thorough reports, with sharp reporting and strong attention to detail. A graduate from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore with a Diploma in Mass Communication, she has been with Hong Bao Media since January 2004. Prior to that, Serene flew with Singapore Airlines as cabin crew and spent two years at NewsRadio 93.8's business desk. Serene is fluent in English and Mandarin and is conversant in Spanish. In her free time, she is a volunteer scout leader, avid salsa dancer and musical theater enthusiast.

	Nurwidya Abdul Phonecaster Nurwidya specialises in bringing valuable news content to you via your PC and mobile phone. At Singapore Press Holdings she was responsible for updating the news website. She also has hands-on experience working with Small & Medium Enterprises at business magazine SMBNet. Experiene in the retail business drives her customer focus. A graduate in Mass Communications from Ngee Ann Polytechic, Nurwidya speaks English, Malay and Bahasa Indonesia.

	Yeo Sue En Phonecaster Sue En has a deep understanding of branded content, joining Hong Bao Media from the marketing industry. She trained in radio and television production and presentation at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Her focus is on getting the story out fast, without compromising on quality and effectiveness.

	Tan Jin San Phonecaster Tan Jin San writes and sub-edits news and reports for Investor Central. He has more than 3 years experience in writing and sub-editing for online and print publications. His work has appeared in The Business Times, The Edge and Asia Inc. Before his career in writing and editing, Jin San was an English teacher in China for two years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from RMIT, taken at SIM.