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US stocks
Markets roiled by inflation leave investors with nowhere to hide
Persistent increase in core inflation is bad new for assets of all stripes.
September 18, 2022
Financially Savvy
Counting ca$h
Why is cash so important and where does it stand among our investments?
April 28, 2022
Investing strategies
Invest in timberland, benefit the climate
Timberland has proven itself a compelling asset class
March 31, 2022
Financially Savvy
Asset classes: Different strokes for different folks
One of the ways the investing universe can be grouped or categorised is by asset classes.
March 17, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Is there a limit to socialising private-sector debt in times of crisis?
The consequences of excessive public debt can be extremely dire, especially for emerging markets.
July 09, 2021
Property
Real estate is more than about location during uncertain times
In the 64 years since, asset-specific risk and high-level macro issues have become increasingly important considerations, as have understanding what drives risk and return in this complex and diverse asset class and how it correlates with others.
March 20, 2020
Global Economy
Covid-19 a shock to demand and supply but structural impact on long term growth unlikely
As the virus spreads further across Europe, US and elsewhere, the probability that it could ultimately lead to a more significant slowdown in global activity is increasing.
March 06, 2020
Funds
Schroders launches new fund to deliver stable returns with reduced risk in 'all market conditions'
SINGAPORE (Aug 16): Schroder Investment Management (Singapore) has launched its new fund, the Schroder ISF Global Target Return, which aims to “grow wealth and preserve capital in all market conditions” by flexibly investing across asset classes globa
August 16, 2018
Fintech
Will the crypto bubble burst this year?
SINGAPORE (Jan 19): The high volatility and performance displayed by cryptocurrencies in 2017 have made the ‘crypto bubble’ a most visible one, according to Saxo Bank’s chief economist and CIO, Steen Jakobsen.
January 19, 2018
Investing strategies
Put event risk at core of portfolio strategies, Eastspring tells investors
SINGAPORE (May 31): Liquidity is a double-edged sword, according to Virginie Maisonneuve, chief investment officer (CIO) of Eastspring Investments, a member of Prudential (UK).
May 31, 2017