Dear readers, DBS, OCBC and UOB stocks were among the closely-watched Singapore stocks last year as the trio helped the Straits Times Index (STI) to rally to greater heights. This is not surprising as the almost half of the STI are attributed to the three banking stocks. Now, with the geopolitical tensions surrounding US, Iran
Understanding HENRY in Singapore? Understanding High Earners Not Rich Yet Dear readers, today I came across a new financial term that caught my attention. The term is “HENRY.” In personal finance discussions around the world, and increasingly in Singapore, HENRY stands for High Earners, Not Rich Yet. At first glance, the phrase sounds paradoxical. After
Recent headlines often focus on Singapore’s wealthiest households: the top 1% holding 14% of national wealth or the top 20% with an average net wealth of S$5.3 million. While these numbers are striking, wealth isn’t only about money. Across the spectrum—ultra-rich, middle-income sandwiched families, and young professionals—wealth takes many forms: health, relationships, personal growth, community,
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Dear readers, in this post let us look at three Oversold Straits Times Index (STI) stocks. Global financial markets have entered a period of heightened uncertainty. Over the past week, escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have unsettled investors worldwide. When geopolitical risks rise, financial markets often react with increased volatility
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In Singapore, news often spotlights millionaires, wealth gaps, and household net worth. Headlines like “Top 1% Hold 14% of Wealth” can feel discouraging for young professionals working hard in the middle of rising costs, long commutes, and competitive workplaces. But wealth isn’t only measured in dollars. For the younger generation navigating careers, relationships, and personal
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The transformation of Lentor is no longer theoretical. It is happening in real time. Over the past two years, the quiet enclave around Lentor has become one of the most closely watched new private residential precincts in Singapore. With multiple GLS sites released and new launches rolling out in quick succession, buyers are asking a
In Singapore’s tightly regulated and capital-intensive property market, choosing the right location for a new condominium investment has become both more complex—and more critical—than ever. The old rule of thumb that “any project near an MRT station will do well” no longer holds universally true. With land bids hitting record highs, buyer profiles evolving, and
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Introduction: A New Era of Geopolitical Risk for Financial Markets The eruption of full-scale conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has marked one of the most perilous geopolitical risk events for global financial markets in years. As military strikes and counterstrikes intensify, investors across the world are grappling with the near-term and long-term
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When most Singapore investors think about REITs, they think big. They think of the familiar names that dominate the Straits Times Index. The “confirm good” counters that sit comfortably in CPF portfolios and generate steady dividends year after year. But here’s a question worth asking in 2026: What if the real upside isn’t in the
In Singapore, much attention is often given to the wealthiest households—the top 1% or the top 20%—but there is a large segment of society whose challenges are just as important: the middle-income “sandwiched” families. These households often find themselves caring for aging parents while raising children, all while navigating the high cost of living in
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