Investment portfolios

CIO CORNER

To navigate markets with clarity, cut through the noise

Investors who remain grounded in data, global in perspective, and disciplined in process will be best positioned to tackle the headwinds

From left: Albert Tse, Steve Brice and Genevieve Cua at the Standard Chartered Bank Roundtable on Jan 19.
BT INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE

From US tech to emerging markets, investors urged to diversify in volatile year

Panellists highlight investment opportunities for 2026 amid geopolitical uncertainties

Traders at Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea. The country's efforts to improve governance through its Corporate Value-Up Programme has yielded results; the South Korea Value-Up Index recorded an 89.4% gain at end-2025.
MIND THE GAP

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

The valuation premium attached to US equities today – visible across multiple sectors – is increasingly difficult to justify.

From rally to rebalance – the need for diversification in 2026

Amid the current backdrop of high valuations, geopolitical noise and shifting macro signals, resilience is even more paramount

Yoni Assia, eToro's founder and CEO, views Singapore as an ideal base for the investment platform's expansion plans given its robust capital market.
TOPLINE

Nasdaq-listed eToro to roll out SGX stocks on platform in Asia expansion push

The push follows its MAS capital markets services licence activation last July

What steps can investors take to align portfolios with evolving financial goals, risk tolerance, and time horizons?

Stop chasing, start securing: The cashflow strategy for volatile times

If 2025 derailed your portfolio, don't chase AI or panic-sell. How can you ignore the noise, greed, and inflation-wary relatives? Howie Lim finds out why systematic rebalancing beats FOMO.

The Straits Times Index is off to a strong start this year, surpassing 4,700 for the first time.
A SMART LOOK AT INVESTING

Should you still buy stocks at market highs?

Instead of chasing the next hot tip, focus on your priorities and stay true to your goals

The combined global sales of GLP-1 products Wegovy and Zepbound have risen more than 50 times since 2021 to US$13.3 billion in 2024.
CIO CORNER

Longevity barbell: How to balance cash flow certainty with transformative upside

As societies continue to age, the convergence of sectors including healthcare and housing will increasingly define where sustainable growth and long-term value creation emerge

Alexandre Tavazzi, head of CIO Office and Macro Research, Pictet Wealth Management.
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With rising geopolitical perils, investment opportunities and risks in 2026

Markets surged in 2025—what's next? Key concerns include the US K-shaped economy, the weakening dollar, and AI's valuation. How can we find income and create a portfolio resilient to global fiscal dom...

What's one actionable valuation metric that retail investors should focus on?

Don’t confuse a great company with a great investment

Bull markets can lead to poor judgment. Jose Mayora of Divita Value-Growth Fund tells Howie Lim why investors often confuse a great company with a great investment, highlighting the simple, vital valu...