Financial literacy

CPF earns Asia-Pacific’s first A in global ranking of pension systems

“First-class” retirement income systems that are robust, sustainable, deliver good benefits and have a high level of integrity get an A from Mercer

(From left) Janice See, Dawn Cher and Howie Lim.

When kids think credit cards are magic

How can early financial education help children avoid debt and parental mistakes? Howie Lim finds out.

From left: Professor Jun Yang. dean of Nanyang Business School at NTU; Professor Ang Wee Han. associate provost of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary masters’ programmes at NUS; Dean Tong, head of group human resources at UOB; Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan; Carolyn Neo, CEO of IBF; and Associate Professor Allan Chia, deputy provost at SUSS.

Financial sector taps polytechnic talent with new pathways, 300 roles in pipeline

The schemes give employers longer runways to identify potential hires, and reflect growing interest in moving beyond graduate-only hiring models in the sector

At the UOB Learning Playzone, children can pick up the basics of trade by role-playing as buyers and sellers at the bumboat "marketplace".
TAKING HEART

First UOB Learning Playzone teaches children about financial literacy

The programme, which aims to give kids an early start in managing their money, runs at The Artground until Oct 20

5 lanes of personal finance management that can transform your wealth.

BT Money Hacks: Financial freedom with 5 simple money management lanes

Why is figuring out what kind of investor you are the key to success? Howie Lim finds out.

Having an understanding of money will increase the odds that workers participate in capital markets and partake of the spoils, instead of being at the sole mercy of employers and some godforsaken chatbot.
THINKING ALOUD

Forget ‘hello world’, say ‘hello wealth’

As AI reshapes work, financial literacy will be our best defence against obsolescence

POSB's Support Your Heartlands carnival promotes financial literacy to families and seniors in the heartlands. 
TAKING HEART

DBS announces year-long ‘60-themed’ offers, additional support for SG60

The bank will also ramp up support for underprivileged seniors

Dr Tan Yeow Kee  established SoundEye in 2015 to address the issue of falls among the elderly. He notes that the grant will be “crucial” in helping the social enterprise scale its products for home use.
TAKING HEART

DBS Foundation Grant awardees use tech to tackle financial literacy, detect elderly falling, improve mental health

The bank disburses S$4.5 million to 22 businesses for this year’s edition of its annual programme

A participant completing the POSB and Mandai Super Saver Mission booklet, which blends financial literacy concepts with fun animal facts.
TAKING HEART

POSB partners Mandai Wildlife Group for financial literacy efforts

Visitors to the parks can learn about essential financial concepts and environmentally friendly habits

Will finance influencers replace traditional advisors?

BT Money Hacks: Are ‘finfluencers’ revolutionising finance?

What impact do finance influencers have on traditional advisors in this evolving landscape? And can they co-exist?