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…

Policy to portfolio?

Singapore’s economic growth forecast is tougher. How do national priorities—from AI to advanced manufacturing—actually translate into winning investment strategies for you? Howie Lim gets advice from experts Daryl Liew from PhillipCapital and Cheng Chye Hsern from Providend on balancing policy-driv…

Passive paycheck: Structuring your SME for predictable dividends

The SME dream is built on hustle, but what if your retirement plan hinges on a highly speculative sale? Stop gambling on perfect timing. Howie Lim speaks to Grace Tay of finexis to uncover the true surplus after "oxygen" and "risk," dissecting the firewall between business and personal wealth. Lear…

Cash, courage and collateral: The share financing debate

Be wary of the seductive danger of leverage investing. The competitive reality is, most lose everything but there are things you can do - like the portfolio pyramid - which can help you navigate this high risk move. Howie Lim gets advice from the experts. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times…

The bond riddle: Finding yield in volatile fixed income

Is the "fixed" in fixed income now a fallacy? As the Year of the Horse trots in, we’re hunting for genuine yield. Forget outdated Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) and duration fears. Howie Lim dissects credit risk, the AI capex bubble, and the one thing retail bond investors miss with Goh Rong Ren fr…

Investing discipline in the age of algorithms

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises market nirvana, but is it a silver bullet or just another risk factor? Does AI really democratise knowledge and accelerate trading? How come it fails to conquer the ultimate portfolio killer: human indiscipline? Join Howie Lim and OANDA's Philip Waters as they …

More than romance: The conversation that outlasts Valentine’s Day

If you think Valentine's Day is the ultimate commitment, think again. Forget flowers and chocolates; money is the real love language. What else is there beyond joint accounts? What’s the 'financial foreplay' for testing compatibility and why is equities-investing your relationship's final exam? How…