Taking stock of Singapore stocks

WHILE Singapore continues to be lauded as a major global financial hub, drawing big business and billions in foreign investment, the local stock market appears to have lost its appeal among the country's retail investors.

Those who have not ventured into foreign equities rue the losses they have incurred on the Singapore bourse. Meanwhile, a significant portion of local investors - young and old - and new trading platforms report a major shift into foreign markets that have offered bigger and faster gains. What has driven this migration, and what has the Singapore Exchange planned to stay ahead of the game? We talk to stakeholders in Brunch, in The Business Times Weekend.

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The Singapore experience has taught us that whether we are in the accumulating phase or withdrawal phase of our lives, there is a need to build sufficient reserves to buffer against unpredictable events.

Our Money Wisdom column discusses building reserves for retirement, and the importance of putting in place a legal structure and guiding your future generation on how the reserves can be used wisely.

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