Digital wealth management platform Endowus has launched Endowus Empower, a community-impact initiative, to help underrepresented groups with financial advice, support and opportunities. The initiative will include partnerships with organisations such as Financial Women’s Association Singapore and Access Singapore and aims to positively impact 500,000 individuals through outreach activities by 2025.

Studies show that women are more likely than men to review potential investments holistically, as shared by Endowus’s Jamie Lee, Head of Financial Planning and Editorial, and Director of Investment Research, Min Axthelm. They highlighted the positive link between gender diversity and business profitability while championing the need for greater diversity and inclusivity at workplaces.

Endowus’ Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, Samuel Rhee, shared his views on the recovery of China’s economy. He notes that China will continue to see a rise in consumption and as governmental policies ease, investors are more optimistic about tech and real estate sector stocks. Additionally, equities and fixed income are suitable options for those looking to invest in emerging markets in the region.

So Sin Ting, Chief Client Officer at Endowus offers advice for mothers looking to invest. Time-strapped mothers can utilise digital tools and wealth management platforms that have automated more of the investing process, giving them more time to spend with their loved ones. Cash management solutions and fixed income portfolios can be a good place to start for those who are less tolerant of investment risks.

Steffanie Yuen, Head of Hong Kong at Endowus, shared tips for female professionals looking to invest. She believes that they should take charge of their personal finances early and grow their savings through long-term investments. She also reiterates the importance of taking an evidence-based approach to investing instead of chasing speculative returns.

On the growth of WealthTechs in Singapore: Our CEO Gregory Van shares three key factors to Endowus’ success - having a fee-only business model, leveraging technology to deliver this at scale, and improving clients’ experience of investing online. In addition, So Sin Ting, Endowus’ Chief Client Officer also noted that WealthTech firms have enabled lower cost, easier and simpler access to wealth management services and products that were traditionally available only to HNW individuals.

Benjamin Kheng, local multi-hyphenate artist, shared his experience investing with Endowus and has since learned that he should make his money work harder for him. He highlights the importance of starting early, diversifying his assets and setting aside rainy-day reserves to continue pursuing his artistic passions.

Samuel Rhee, Chairman and CIO of Endowus, discussed the impact of a raised CPF salary ceiling on Singaporeans’ retirement income. Despite a lower take-home pay, Sam believes that this allows greater compounding of CPF savings for a more secure financial future in the long-term. He also encourages people to consider investing for retirement and making CPF funds work harder to combat inflation.

Endowus’ Head of Financial Planning and Editorial, Jamie Lee, discusses the pros and cons of investing with CPFIS. She urges investors to be mindful of potential hidden costs as investing with CPF does not correct the industry problem of trailer fees.

Deepak Sarda, VP of Engineering at Endowus, discussed how parents can continually engage their children with everyday examples to explain financial concepts, such as the difference between saving and investing. This can help encourage financial literacy from young.

Min Axthelm, Director of Investment Research at Endowus, encourages investors to think deeply about ESG investing, but greater demand for ESG-focused products will push companies to bring about meaningful change.

Singapore robo adviser Endowus has added US hedge fund firm Bridgewater Associates to its alternative investment lineup by teaming up with French asset manager Amundi. The move gives Endowus’ clients in Hong Kong and Singapore access to the investment strategies of the Connecticut-based firm founded by Ray Dalio.