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Wealth

In Singapore, retirement portfolios tend to be concentrated in cash, fixed deposits and insurance products, says James Ooi of Tiger Brokers.
Wealth & Investing

Retirement portfolios are getting eaten up by inflation. Here are some assets to consider

Wealth transfer and succession are often more complex than families anticipate.
Wealth & Investing
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Ensuring family and wealth longevity

China’s property downturn invites comparisons with two other devastating slumps – Japan’s asset bubble in the 1990s and the US sub-prime mortgage crisis, which ignited the 2008 global financial crisis.
Wealth & Investing
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

China’s property slowdown echoes Japan’s

As families grow larger, a clear distinction between family roles and institutional responsibilities can help preserve relationships during moments of tension.
Wealth & Investing
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

When family wealth becomes too complex to remain informal

Volatile periods underscore the importance of staying invested with a disciplined framework, rather than reacting to every bout of market unpredictability.
Wealth & Investing
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

A tested framework for portfolio investing

As the use of AI permeates commerce and transactions, the problem is no longer producing information. It is deciding what deserves belief
Wealth & Investing
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

Authenticity over abundance: When your customer is an algorithm

More than 50% of South Korea’s Kospi is made up of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
Opinion & Features
THINKING ALOUD

Index-tracking funds may deliver more risk than investors bargained for

With information now easier to obtain, the ability to identify what matters, understand the trade-offs and act decisively when the opportunity arises has become key.
Wealth & Investing
WHO’S WHO IN PRIVATE BANKING

The real value of private banking in the age of AI

Islamic finance intersects with values-based and sustainable investing. Both ask what capital supports. 
Wealth & Investing

Beyond Muslim investors: How Islamic finance sharpens investment discipline

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REAL ESTATE

Homebuyers will be able to borrow for a term of up to 40 years for their mortgages, up from the current 30 years.

China ramps up credit support in overhaul of property market

China to reform home sales system to curb delivery risks

Sunway MCL steps up Singapore residential game, on lookout for landbank 

China Vanke posts US$2.2 billion loss as debt pressure mounts

INVEST

In Singapore, retirement portfolios tend to be concentrated in cash, fixed deposits and insurance products, says James Ooi of Tiger Brokers.

Retirement portfolios are getting eaten up by inflation. Here are some assets to consider

2026-08-28T06:00:00.000Z

TRUSTED ADVISOR

Bitcoin is up 28% so far in August, set for its biggest monthly gain since November 2024.

Bitcoin rises above US$80,000 as soft US dollar, debasement fears boost momentum

2026-08-25T06:37:56.000Z

ASSET MANAGER

About 92% of Singaporeans surveyed say their goal is to remain self-sufficient for as long as possible without relying on others.

Young Singaporeans devote two-fifths of income to family, delaying financial readiness: Manulife survey

2026-06-29T01:53:28.000Z

WATCHES

The Grand Seiko x Watches of Switzerland SBGA525 “Sea of Clouds in Gold” is inspired by the breathtaking beauty of sunrise above a sea of clouds.
FACE TIME

In living colour: Grand Seiko and Bell & Ross paint a different picture

2026-08-06T22:00:00.000Z
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