A long life is a blessing—but is your retirement plan ready for it? In this episode of WealthBT, Genevieve Cua sits down with Manulife Investments Singapore CEO Koh Hui-Jian to tackle the new reality of retirement. With lifespans reaching into the 80s, the traditional "simple savings" approach won't suffice for a 40-year horizon.
Why must you move beyond local markets? Also discover the power of globally diversified portfolios, and the strategies needed to build an inflation-proof income stream. Don’t leave your future to chance—listen now for the blueprint to a secure, resilient retirement.
Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua.
Highlights of the podcast:
01:20 Pillars of a strong retirement system
04:12 The gap between intention and action
06:21 The Glide Path
08:51 Don’t bet on only one market
10:27 Defaults matter more than willpower
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Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua (gen@sph.com.sg)
With Koh Hui-Jian, chief executive, Manulife Investments Singapore
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Genevieve Cua, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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