Betting on tomorrow's winners

IN the long term, we are all... looking for a good story. That's what thematic investing banks on: finding insights into the future on which we can put our money. In a low-growth world where passive investing doesn't quite cut it, strategies seeking out companies which ride megatrends are gaining increasing attention. In Brunch this Saturday in The Business Times Weekend, we see how the thematic approach hooks into the long term, and examine three such funds that Singapore investors can buy into.

This weekend's Raffles Conversation is with Nursalim scion William Liem. The CEO of Tuan Sing Holdings shares how adaptability is key to building a growing organisation.

Global equities have had a stellar performance this year, with developed market equities performing far better than emerging market ones. This is about to change, as Fund Watch explains.

What is one thing that investment firms will need to thrive, and even survive, in the years ahead? Creativity, say the CFA Singapore Insights columnists, who set out how leaders can nurture a culture that supports creativity. And in Diary Of A Private Investor, David Kuo takes stock of the market's surprising gems this year.

In The Finish Line, our columnist lists his top sporting moments of 2019, including the longest-ever Wimbledon final and Tiger Woods' unbelievable comeback to win his 15th Major.

Whatever you think of relatives, the Audi RS Q8 shows that family can be fun - especially since this storming sport utility vehicle has close cousins from Porsche and Lamborghini. The Steering Column finds out what it's like when kinship and rocketship collide.

Barfly turns its attention to seasonal warming drinks - and some hot cocktails.

And in our Health page, how to grow old gracefully - with a little help from medical aesthetics treatments.

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