Wealth Insights
Real assets as an inflation hedge
20 April 2022
With inflation at its highest in decades amid persistent supply-side pressures, it remains ever more imperative for investors to take action to protect their portfolio against rising prices.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
25 February 2022
Given the current uncertainties, global equities could remain volatile and dip by another 5-7% should the conflict escalate even further.
While the overall situation remains fluid, markets could recoup the losses very quickly once the tensions dissipate.
Future proofing through sustainability
December 2021
Sustainable investing has been gaining traction across different asset classes. It is a long-term investment trend that will play an increasingly important role in enhancing portfolio returns as well as the sustainable development of the world.
Cryptocurrencies making waves
July 2021
Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin are becoming more mainstream as an investment.
Nevertheless, the main argument for cryptocurrencies is still their highly speculative nature for trading gains as of now.
Health is wealth
April 2021
The rising demand for healthcare products and services is underpinned by secular trends across the globe.
While healthcare investing is often deemed to be stable and defensive, the innovations taking place are also giving rise to many exciting growth opportunities within the sector.
Taking stock of rising Treasury yields
1 March 2021
While the markets may remain volatile in the near-term, we maintain a constructive investment outlook underpinned by the aggressive vaccine rollouts, supportive monetary and fiscal policies, as well as robust corporate earnings recovery.
Tech-investing in a new world
December 2020
Rising optimism on a faster-than-expected return to economic normality has prompted talks of a sustained rotation away from the technology leaders into cyclical stocks. However, it would be premature to write-off the technology plays given their long-term growth potential.
A healthy correction
9 September 2020
Global equity markets witnessed a sell-off over the past week, led by the technology-focused NASDAQ Composite. We believe the market retreat is more likely a healthy correction instead of a renewed downturn.
In search of resilient income
August 2020
In the current uncertain macroeconomic and low interest rate environment, building a resilient portfolio is increasingly important.
With this, we explore the opportunities in the fixed income market.
The rise of ESG investing
June 2020
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is gaining traction among both seasoned as well as young investors.
If seeking positive returns while adopting an investment approach that will create a positive impact on the world appeals to you, read on to learn our views on ESG Investing.
Bracing for re-opening
May 2020
Major economies are gradually lifting their Covid-19 lockdowns. It is critical for us to think ahead.
Coming out of COVID-19
April 2020
COVID-19 crisis has hastened the structural growth trends in areas of online medical platforms, food delivery services and telecommuting-related industries for many related Chinese companies. With Chinese assets now trading at less expensive levels, risk-reward is turning attractive for investors with longer-term perspective.
COVID-19: Opportunity or threat?
10 March 2020
Recession concerns are escalating as the U.S. economy is now facing two serious shocks - COVID-19 outbreak and the collapse in oil prices
A swift and aggressive move by the FED
4 March 2020
The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) conducted a pre-emptive rate cut by 50 basis points. To understand how it affects the market and our recommended strategies.
Is cash still king?
January 2020
Global consumers are increasingly gravitating towards digital wallets for payments, reducing the relevance of cash today. In the financial markets, cash is also becoming less attractive given expectations of declining short-term rates in a subdued growth environment.