The great yield shift: why banks are gaining altitude as Reits seek grounding

The high-yield trade is fracturing. As higher-for-longer rates lift banks' fortunes, Reits face a triple threat: narrowing yield spreads, soaring debt costs, and depressed valuations. Is your income portfolio resilient? Howie Lim speaks to RHB experts to discuss this growing divergence, revealing t…

Risk reset: differentiating a flash sale from a fundamental flaw

Is "buying the dip" dead? The market is volatile, interest rates are up, and the old rules are breaking. Don't be fooled by a flash sale that's actually a fundamental flaw. What are systematic, disciplined strategies for spotting a true bargain—or a bottomless pit? Howie Lim finds out from the expe…

To risk or not to risk your risk-free 4% CPF return?

Your CPF Special Account (SA) has been your financial security blanket for decades — a rock-solid 4 per cent return, no questions asked. But Singapore's about to shake things up. By 2028, a new life-cycle portfolio scheme changes the game. Is it a long-overdue upgrade or a risk not worth taking? Ho…

Beyond the algorithm: when AI says sell, who tells you no?

As AI takes the wheel in wealth management, will your 'perfect' financial plan survive a market crash? Algorithms crunch numbers, but only a human can manage emotions. Join Howie Lim and Javelin Wealth's Polka Mishra as they dissect the friction between AI's efficiency and the indispensable, empath…

A slice of the pie: fractional investing deconstructed

Ever wondered if owning Mona Lisa's eyeball is smarter than buying a whole share? Forget high prices! Fractional investing lets you grab a slice of giants like Tesla and Amazon. Howie Lim gets the experts to demystify liquidity, costs, and security. Precision diversification without the huge upfron…

Nest egg obsolete: fishing skills now equal financial security

Money moves are changing. Young investors chase crypto volatility while retirement nest eggs look obsolete. Perhaps financial security needs to be redefined - from saving a million to mastering the skill of making money. Howie Lim gets some financial survival tips from Zachary Young from Atlantis L…

Beyond the index: how active ETFs offer adaptability in volatile markets

Is passive investing a Trojan horse? Index funds, once the safest bet, now harbour extreme concentration risk, leaving investors vulnerable in volatile markets. Discover why active ETFs are the essential upgrade. Unlearn the "comfort" of index tracking and gain the adaptability to chase alpha. Howi…

Navigate job market caution; secure higher salary bumps

Feeling the job switch itch? Don't resign yet! The market is cautious, but salary bumps of up to 15 per cent are real. Hear legal experts on contract risks, from clawbacks to non-compete clauses. Howie Lim gets the fine art of negotiation—what to ask for, and when to start—to protect your career an…

Familiarity: portfolio's silent risk, hidden concentration builds

Is your portfolio trapped by comfort? Familiarity masks hidden risks, turning winners into dangerous concentrations. Discover the subtle signs of shared risk drivers—beyond sector labels—and learn measured, panic-free strategies to trim concentrated positions. Stop chasing the herd. Howie Lim gets …

Tech alpha: why adoption and R&D matter more than P/E

Technology alpha: myth or opportunity? Can tech fortunes be found in adoption and R&D? Apparently, author Igor Pejic thinks so. Howie Lim gets him to decode Big Tech risk, spot the real game-changers from the hype, and navigate the volatile waves of AI, geopolitics, and regulation. Synopsis: Every…