Wealth & Investing

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

Rickesh Kishnani, co-founder and chairman of Rare Whisky Holdings, expects the first fundraising round to close by September.

Whisky fund uncorks US$50 million play on casks after scams rattle market

The Platinum Whisky Investment Fund II draws lessons from its first iteration, will have a more active foreign exchange hedging strategy

Fractional investing enables investors to purchase a portion of a share or unit, rather than the full amount, at the prevailing market price.

A slice of the pie: fractional investing deconstructed

Fractional investing lets you buy a piece of expensive stocks like Tesla or Amazon, offering precision diversification without high upfront costs. Find out how to build wealth one fraction at a time.

How should young investors redefine financial security so it's attainable in their lifetimes?

Nest egg obsolete: fishing skills now equal financial security

Young investors prioritise volatile crypto over traditional retirement savings. Is financial security shifting from saving to mastering money-making?

What are the real comparative advantages of active ETF strategies in the current market conditions?

Beyond the index: how active ETFs offer adaptability in volatile markets

Is passive investing a Trojan horse? Index funds now pose an extreme concentration risk. What should you do, then?

South-east Asia can produce strong exits, but expectations were arguably set too high, too soon, says the writer.

Is South-east Asia’s startup ecosystem stalling or simply maturing?

The region is not facing an exit drought. Here’s what is really happening