Wealth & Investing

THE BOTTOM LINE

Pakistan is defying some long-held investing myths

Islamabad’s unlikely role as a broker of peace in the Gulf has put it back on institutional investors’ radar

Against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and shifting market dynamics, unconstrained fixed income strategies can offer investors greater flexibility in navigating volatility.
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How unconstrained fixed income strategies are navigating volatile markets

L&G’s Matthew Rees explains how flexible approaches are uncovering opportunities in hyperscaler debt, utilities and other long-term growth sectors

Don't scoff at earning at least 2.5% per annum on CPF savings in an unpredictable world.
SENSE & CENTS

Think hard about embracing the new CPF life-cycle investment scheme 

In an increasingly volatile world, hold some risk-free investments 

Christoph Courth, global head of philanthropy services at Pictet Wealth Management, says there is a push for blended finance in the philanthropy space.

Singapore’s ‘safe-haven’ status, stability attractive for philanthropists setting up foundations: Pictet

Experts say tax incentives are not a big push for wealth-holders, but an added benefit

What is driving the growing divergence between banks and Reits in the current market?

The great yield shift: why banks are gaining altitude as Reits seek grounding

High-yield investments are diverging. Higher rates benefit banks, while Reits face challenges from narrowing spreads, rising debt costs, and low valuations. How do we navigate uncertainty to secure be...

Katy Thorneycroft of JP Morgan Asset Management notes that client interest in OCIO services have ramped up in the Asia-Pacific since 2022.

Institutions and wealth managers in Asia propel outsourced-CIO demand in an uncertain world

Government-related entities and family offices in Asia are adding to a healthy pipeline of partnerships for outsourced chief investment officer services, say senior executives

From left: Christopher Tan of Providend; Genevieve Cua, wealth editor, The Business Times and Howie Lim, correspondent, The Business Times.

To risk or not to risk your risk-free 4% CPF return?

CPF's rock-solid 4 per cent Special Account return is changing. By 2028, a new life-cycle portfolio scheme will replace it. Is this upgrade necessary or too risky?

How far should generative AI's advice go before it blurs the line with human counselling?

Beyond the algorithm: when AI says sell, who tells you no?

Can your financial plan withstand a market crash as AI drives wealth management? Algorithms offer efficiency, but human advisors manage emotions. What about AI's role versus the essential, empathetic ...

Straits Trading's group chief operating officer Eric Teng says the group sees itself adding value in "helping our seniors lead a fulfilled life".

Straits Trading aims to address an underserved market for seniors: life before assisted care

The group aims to create an integrated independent living value chain across property, operations and services