People are starting their investment journey at a younger age and Endowus has seen an increase of investors aged 18 to 23 on its platform. So Sin Ting, Chief Client Officer shares her insights on the growing interest in finance from younger generations and provides recommendations on how they can gain further knowledge and invest for the long term.

Endowus’ Chief Client Officer So Sin Ting shares how women desire greater clarity and details before starting their investment journey and tend to look at more conservative options. Currently, there are no investment products tailored strictly for women. Sin Ting shares how tips on better model their investment portfolio based on their life goals.

Head of Research at Endowus, Min Axthelm provided insight on investment strategies and how viewing investments as a long-term process can help investors in staying committed to achieving future returns. She also speaks on staying diversified over different asset classes to reduce the impact of market volatility.

So Sin Ting, Chief Client Officer at Endowus speaks on BT Money Hacks about the relevance of an employee’s mental and financial wellbeing. According to the Endowus and Intellect Wealth and Wellbeing report, 70% of Singaporean respondents are less likely to leave their job if their workplace were to offer them more support in terms of being financially prepared.

Lianhe Zaobao reports on an increasing number of Singaporeans using the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) for investment. Min Axthelm, Head of Research at Endowus shares how fund managers in the market have launched products directly linked to SRS, allowing investors to diversify their strategies.

(From 2:22:17) CNA Asia First broadcasted an interview with Hugh Chung, Chief Investment Advisory Officer at Endowus where he commented on recent movements in tech stocks, and how utilising a diversified approach continues to be the best approach to navigate the markets easier.

The fluctuations in Japanese yen in 2024 has caused some investors to wonder if the normally consistent country and currency remains a safe-haven asset to invest in. Endowus' Chief Investment Advisory Officer, Hugh Chung comments on the Japanese yen and how its performance is tied to US government bond yields.

CNBC reports on an increasing lack of corporate loyalty amongst Gen Zs and millennials as the younger workforce prioritise work-life balance and company culture. A collaboration between Endowus and Intellect bore fruit to the Wealth and Wellbeing report, showcasing findings such as 43% of Gen Z and millennial employees in Singapore and Hong Kong harbouring frequent thoughts of leaving their jobs.

Lianhe Zaobao discusses the investing opportunities in the healthcare industry created by a higher demand for healthcare services. Min Axthelm, Head of Research at Endowus, comments on health as a complete state of wellbeing rather than the absence of diseases. She also talks about how investors should take note that drug development is a process of trial and error.

The Wealth & Wellbeing report by Endowus and Intellect features respondents from Hong Kong and Singapore and deep dives into the relationship between financial and mental wellness. 80% of working professionals believe being financially prepared would help their work productivity and ensure that they are less distracted.

Endowus Chief Client Officer So Sin Ting talks about the necessity of having an emergency fund. She defines an emergency fund as being able to cover 3 to 6 months of expenses, and to be used for any unplanned expenses or accidents. Sin Ting also mentions considering the liquidity of one’s emergency fund to prepare for contingencies.

(From 2:56) On a Business Times Money Hacks Podcast, Hugh Chung, Chief Investment Advisory Officer at Endowus talks about a number of high-quality neutral funds that are readily available for SRS investment. He also speaks on the creation of a long-term portfolio that balances one’s risk appetite with cash investment using the right building blocks.