BT webinar to offer insights on market trends in 2021

Singapore

STOCK markets around the world seem to be facing fresh uncertainties since the New Year.

On the one hand, there have been sharp spikes in new Covid-19 cases, which could delay the much awaited global recovery. On the other hand, there have been remarkable surges in risk taking in stocks such as GameStop and even precious metals such as silver.

To help investors understand what's happening, The Business Times (BT) will be holding a lunchtime webinar on Feb 9 on the outlook for the markets in 2021, in partnership with Singapore Exchange (SGX) and FTSE Russell.

The panel of four experts comprises Vasu Menon, executive director of investment strategy at OCBC; Geoff Howie, market strategist at SGX; and investment strategists Francis Tan and Joanne Goh from UOB Private Bank and DBS, respectively.

BT's senior correspondent Ben Paul will moderate the discussion.

Attendees can look forward to gaining a better sense of how to navigate the uncertainties in the markets, and where to hunt for the best potential returns.

"As we approached 2021, there was a lot of optimism that Covid-19 vaccines would enable economic activity to quickly normalise, and that the political temperature in the US would subside. But that didn't happen," said Mr Paul. "The speakers we have lined up - representing four major local financial institutions - are going to help us make sense of what's been happening, identify the big investment themes for 2021, and educate us on how to go about seizing the opportunities while avoiding the potential pitfalls," he added.

Sign up at bit.ly/BTMO2021 to attend the webinar, which will be held over Zoom from 1-2pm on Feb 9. It is free and open to all.

Registrations close on Feb 5. Participants may also make a donation to The Business Times Budding Artists Fund through the registration link.