Spot Bitcoin ETFs vs Bitcoin: A Comparison

Bitcoin is the talk of the town nowadays with its prices soaring past US$70,000. One of the key drivers behind the recent upswing is the launch of spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on 11 January 2024. After trading for just over two months, the spot Bitcoin ETFs have...

5 Steps to Make the Best Use of Your Bonus

It's that time of the year! You may have received or are going to receive your bonus soon. Give yourself a pat on the back for all the hard work you've put in throughout the year. The lump-sum bonus amount gives you the freedom to go on that luxury retreat...
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2024 Personal Finance Outlook: How to Mitigate Higher Cost of Living?

Nowadays, personal finance has risen as an essential skill to master. As we step into 2024, the financial landscape in Singapore is undergoing a seismic shift.  According to the Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) 2022 Survey, Singapore shares the title of the most expensive city in the world with New York...

Guide to Investing in Dividend ETFs in Singapore and How to Choose Them

It’s a well-known fact that investors in Singapore love dividend stocks. It’s not hard to see why since dividend stocks provide investors with a regular income stream and capital appreciation. For investors who are looking to dividend income, dividend exchange traded funds (ETFs) are also an alternative to stocks. Dividend...

Navigating 2024: Your Top Investment Questions Answered

As 2024 begins, the investment landscape is marked by guarded optimism and strategic caution. The US equity market approaches record highs, the Fed deliberates on policy shifts and China confronts economic headwinds. Against this backdrop, investors face a complex environment filled with uncertainties.  During our 2024 Investment Outlook event, we...

8 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances This Chinese New Year

Nothing calls for a better time to get organised than this Chinese New Year. Spring cleaning is a quintessential part of Chinese New Year, and just like your home, why not also spruce up your finances this festive season? As a savvy investor, spring cleaning your finances is a great way...

First FOMC meeting in 2024 – What do you need to know?

What's Going On? The Fed completed its first monetary meeting of 2024. As widely anticipated, the Fed has kept the Fed Funds rate unchanged at 5.25% - 5.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Although the Fed indicated that rate cuts are unlikely to start in March, as the market had...

Highlights from Market Outlook 2024

This week marked a significant milestone as we hosted our first in-person event of the year, "Market Outlook 2024," featuring a panel of industry experts from BlackRock, PIMCO, and KraneShares.  We thank our distinguished panelists for adding great insights to the discussion: Giri Rajendran: Investment Strategist, iShares Asia Pacific, BlackrockAlice Lo:...

Why investors should relook their portfolio allocations at the start of the year

One of the recommended ways to manage your investments is through portfolio allocation. Portfolio allocation is your decision to distribute your fund among different asset classes such as equities, bonds, commodities, etc. The idea behind portfolio allocation is to diversify your investments to offset risks and enhance returns. This ensures...

Syfe Investment Outlook 2024 – Your New Playbook as the Fed Pivots

In this video, Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment and Advisory at Syfe, delivers a comprehensive 'Investment Outlook for 2024', examining the evolving landscape of investing in the year. As we navigate potential shifts in global financial trends, we delve into the key question: 'Where to Invest in 2024?' To...