Bond 101: 5 Things You Need to Know – What is a Bond?

This is the first of a series of articles to help you gain a basic understanding of bonds as an asset class and its role in portfolio planning.
Time: The Long-Term Investor’s Best Friend

Long-term investors can do well to put time into consideration when investing.
The Gold Cabinet Bitcoin Debate

The debate on whether bitcoin will replace gold as the premier safe haven/store of value investment looks to be gathering steam.
Outlook 2021: Stretching the Rubber Band (Even) Further

Today we live in a world in which it gets progressively harder to reconcile from an economic-versus-financial standpoint.
How to Meet Your Financial Goals: 6 Simple Ways to Start Now

The first step to financial freedom lies in setting realistic financial goals. Here’s everything you need to know about your road to independence.
Our Preferred Investment Strategy in Today’s Market

One of the most frequent questions asked nowadays is, “Has the market bottomed or will it go lower?”. This comes after global indices fell on average by 30% in March, only to recover more than half of that fall by mid-April. This has left many unsure as to the direction of the next move, and […]
A Good Fund for Retirement in Singapore Isn’t an Option but a Must: A Guide for 20 Something Year-Olds

Retirement in Singapore isn’t something that’s on the minds of most people in their 20s, but it’s actually something that you need to start paying attention to — now.
Outlook 2020: Shutdown risk a major concern

Contributed by Sani Hamid, Wealth Management Director, Financial Alliance Pte Ltd (The contributor can be contacted at sanihamid@fa.sg) This article is a concise version of a report released Feb 7 At the start of the year, there was growing evidence that 2020 could start off on a positive note economically relative to the experience of […]
Recession-proof Your Portfolio in 5 Steps

Contributed by Sani Hamid,Wealth Management Director, Financial Alliance Pte Ltd (The contributor can be contacted at sanihamid@fa.sg) In recent months, talk of a recession has been gradually increasing on the back of deteriorating global macroeconomic data. While many countries have not officially entered a recession (which is defined as two consecutive quarters of negative quarter-on-quarter […]
4 Pains of Investing in REITs, and How to Get Rid of Them

Contributed by Kenny Loh, Senior Consultant & REITs Specialist, Financial Alliance Pte Ltd (The contributor can be contacted at kennyloh@fapl.sg) A real estate investment trust (“REIT”) is a popular asset class among income seeking investors due to its regular dividend payouts. However, there are pains unknown to most investors that are seldom shared by speakers in […]
What is a Financial Adviser Representative and What Financial Consulting Services Do They Provide?

Any money-savvy individual would appreciate a good professional opinion when it comes to their finances. Obtaining advice from a financial advisory professional can be extremely helpful to those looking to grow one’s wealth, make wise investment choices and save for one’s future. In these cases, engaging a financial adviser representative who offer a wide suite of […]
3 Dividend Traps that Make Investors Lose Money in their Retirement Portfolio

Contributed by Kenny Loh Senior Consultant, Financial Alliance Pte Ltd (The contributor can be contacted at kennyloh@fapl.sg) To learn more about him and read his articles, visit his blog There is nothing wrong with investing in dividend stocks to generate passive income for your retirement planning. However, it will cause a huge dent in your retirement portfolio if […]