Tempted by ‘safe’ assets in times of uncertainty? Think again
GEOPOLITICAL events seem unprecedented because they are largely unpredictable, and the factors that trigger them rarely happen in the same way twice.
Evergreen funds: the future for private market investing
THIS article is not about trees. But trees do provide an excellent visualisation of a trend that we believe will change the...
On the risks of inflation and longevity: Why we need to invest our CPF savings
THE impending changes to the Central Provident Fund (CPF), recently announced in the Budget, have caused quite a stir. Through all the...
How much should you invest in private equity, private debt, hedge funds?
SOPHISTICATED money and family offices are moving to less liquid, higher-cost asset classes. Are you missing out on something?
Market predictions could go awry; stick with long-term investment plan
LAST year was surprising in so many ways. Who could have predicted a double-digit rise among the broad global stock markets, 26...
Equities vs ‘guaranteed’ fixed deposits
DINNER conversations have changed quite a bit this year. Friends, who two years ago would not stop talking about hot stocks, coins...
War’s impact on markets – decent returns
WAR and conflicts – whether local, regional or global – always arouse tension and anxiety in us as investors. First, there was...
Where interest rates are heading and why that’s important
LET us start with the facts: We cannot predict the future, and we are unlikely to get right the trajectory of where...
Investing when the market has run up is hard, but here’s what helps
POSITIVE stock market returns this year have surprised many, and the uptrend may well keep going, despite repeated calls for an early...
Homing in on investing truths
WHAT makes for a classic song is simply how it stands the test of time.