Mind the Gap
Glide-path portfolio for the CPF’s LRIS: an idea whose time has come
Here are six reasons to revive the Lifetime Retirement Investment Scheme with a mechanism that lets investors ratchet up or taper off risk-taking
Strides in governance could help Asian markets challenge US exceptionalism
But the US’ strength lies in its edge in corporate governance – investors enjoy legal clarity, shareholder empowerment and deep, liquid capital markets
Fancy one or more mini-retirements? Start planning early for a multi-phase life
A recent survey by HSBC finds that most Singaporeans plan for two to three mini-retirements over their lifetime
Should you drop your Integrated Shield Plan? This health scare offers insights
A HEALTH scare that my husband suffered last month surfaced some perspectives on why a significant number of people, particularly seniors, may consider giving up their Integrated Shield Plans (IPs).
Derivative-income funds offer attractive yields – if you can accept the trade-off
[SEOUL] Vetaran fund manager Hamilton Reiner, who pioneered equity premium income funds for JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM), speaks with a kindly, almost professorial cadence that belies his star p...
New glidepath funds debut, but withdrawal rate in retirement remains a puzzle
Investors have to decide how much to withdraw, and are caught between the fear of outliving their funds or delaying joy too much
CareShield Life supplements: An extra hedge against rising long-term care costs
For ‘super-aged’ Singapore, heavy burden of care falls on public health services, families and personal finances
Insurance par funds post robust returns in 2024; cautious stance for the longer term
Interest in such products seems be waning, as a strong equities market boosts appetite for investment-linked products
How reliable is the 60/40 portfolio in downturns? Adding private debt not a panacea
Analysts warn that amid limited fiscal space, a genuine credit default cycle may unfold for the first time in years, catching many investors unprepared
Grasping the mettle of geopolitics in portfolios
A sustained increase in infrastructure and defence spending can have long-term implications
