The problems that blighted the world at the start of 2022 remains ever present till now. The growing political tensions between the US and China are setting a worrying tone for global affairs. Additionally, the Russia-Ukraine war which is still continuing, has exacerbated supply chain disruptions, increasing inflationary pressures. Interest rates are rising to curb hot inflation, which is having a damper on the markets.
While these macro events have made investing in 2022 more challenging, we should look at the silver linings in the dark clouds as shared by PM Lee in his National Day Rally 2022 speech. As often quoted, a crisis is an opportunity for the well prepared.
With this in mind, we have curated a list of upcoming personal finance events for the months of August and September 2022 to help investors make sense of these global events.
#1 [25 August] DLC Beginner Class: How To Use Dlcs And Price Action To Optimise Your Trading Strategy
Date: 25 August 2022
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Registration: Free Online Webinar
Daily Leverage Certificates (DLC) are a type of derivative that offers investors fixed daily leverage exposure to stocks or indexes that the DLC is tracking. You can typically get around 2x, 5x, and 7x leverage for both long and short trades. Whether you are a long-term investor in Singapore stocks or an opportunistic trader, you can take advantage of the DLCs to boost your returns.
Hear from veteran trader, Robin Ho, how he uses his proprietary price action strategies and utilises DLCs to swing trade in Singapore and Hong Kong stocks. He will also share how you can recognise “red flags” when trading DLCs, including sharing his DLC stock picks.
Read Also: Using Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs) In Volatile Stock Markets
#2 [27 August] Invest Fair 2022 – Investing In This Borderless Era
Date: 27 August 2022
Time: 9am to 6pm
Registration: Physical Event – Hall 404 Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre
Positioning Your Portfolio For Uncertain Times
If you have been wondering how to position your portfolio in these times of great uncertainty and stubbornly high interest rates, then you should attend the INVEST Fair 2022 (yay for physical events coming back!).
Held annually, this year’s INVEST Fair is aptly themed “Investing in this borderless Era”. You can head down to Suntec City Convention and Exhibition Centre (Hall 404) on 27 August 2022 (Saturday) from 9am to 6pm.
Register for INVEST Fair 2022 – and gain access to over 20 speakers who will cover hot-button topics ranging from “How do I manage my REITs portfolio in this current interest rate environment?”, “How to invest in quality stocks in 4 simple steps”, “Resale endowment policies, a safety net during uncertain times” and many more!
What’s more, you stand to win various attractive lucky draw prizes simply by attending, and learning more about investing for your future.
Some Events You Might Be Interested In
INVEST Fair 2022 is going to be content-packed. In addition to the talks we mentioned above, there are many others, including:
The Wealth Report And Luxury Homes In Singapore
Time: 10am to 10.45am
Speaker: Leonard Tay (Head of Research of Knight Frank Singapore)
Property is a much-favoured investment asset for Singaporeans and demand for private homes has been strong, with prices appreciating by around 18.6% since the onset of COVID-19. However, as most property observers would note, these gains are largely from properties in the Rest of Central Region (RCR) and Outside Central Region (OCR). In fact, prices of Core Central Region (CCR), where high-rise luxury homes are located, are lagging behind.
But that won’t be for long, according to Leonard Tay. With the Singapore government’s intent to attract top talent from the world and its commitment to retain Singapore’s attractiveness to investors, the number of Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) in Singapore is expected to grow by 268% or 6,000 individuals by 2026.
With the relaxation of COVID-19 measures, opportunities are still abound in Singapore’s residential market if you know where to look. Insights from the Wealth Report, including compelling data on real estate markets and threats to wealth preservation will be shared in the talk.
Picking Winning Shares For All Economic Conditions
Time: 10.50am to 11.35am
Speaker: David Kuo (Co-founder of The Smart Investor)
Investors may have found stock picking easier in 2021 as the markets were generally bullish with the technology sector easily identified as the place to be. However, things are different in 2022 as the markets are in a corrective phase with quantitative tightening and high interest rates having dampened investor sentiments.
If you are concerned by the losses in your portfolio, what you need is a proper framework to identify quality companies that can withstand periods of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA).
This is what the speaker, David Kuo, will be sharing, including his views on portfolio allocation and stock selection. More importantly, find out which companies David believes can withstand all economic conditions with a focus on their fundamentals and a proven track record of delivering shareholder value.
Investing In Uncertain Times
Time: 3.35pm to 4.20pm
Panel Discussion: Terence Wong, Suan Teck Kin, Soon Seng Wun, Willie Keng (Moderator)
Picking stocks is one thing; understanding portfolio allocation and looking at investments on a whole is another.
Some of us may have other investments aside from stocks, like unit trusts, ETFs, corporate bonds, alternative asset classes like gold and even cryptos. These different assets play a unique role in our portfolio, either as a hedge or as a means of diversifying our risks.
Hear from veteran economists and even a boutique fund manager about how they navigate and allocate their investments in this volatile economic environment characterised by raw material shortages, high interest rates, and rising energy prices. They will also share how you can take advantage of the opportunities in these times of crisis as a disciplined and knowledge-based investor.
Even More Reasons To Attend INVEST Fair 2022
If learning and hearing the thoughts of some of the best industry experts isn’t already a big draw factor, you can also win many attractive lucky draw prizes by simply attending the INVEST Fair 2022.
There are over 10x$50 NTUC vouchers, a Dyson fan, 2 x Apple Watch Series 7 and a one-night staycation for two at W Hotel at Sentosa Cove that will be given away. So, stay till the end of the event to increase your chances of getting one of these prizes!
Sign up today to become a better Investor in this Borderless Era!
#3 [12 September] Endowus WealthTech Conference 2022
Date: 12 September 2022
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Registration: Free Online Access
In the current times of high inflation and interest rates, preserving and growing our wealth should be of paramount importance for investors. Unlike the past, the advancement of technology today, has allowed retail investors access to various wealth products more affordably and conveniently.
This marriage between the Wealth and the Technology industries – also known as WealthTech – is what you can learn about in Endowus WealthTech Conference, which is the first-ever summit in Singapore, dedicated to exploring the growth, opportunities, and challenges in the WealthTech space.
You will get to hear six content-rich talks from the half-day event, happening on 12 September 2022, from 1pm to 5pm, with free online access for all.
We highlight three talks you may not want to miss out at this event.
State of WealthTech in Singapore — A Fireside Chat
Time: 1.05pm to 1.45pm
Speakers: Sopnendu Mohanty (Chief Fintec Officer of MAS), Samuel Rhee (Chairman & Chief Investment Officer of Endowus)
You definitely do not want to miss the first event of the summit, which is a fireside chat on the state of WealthTech in Singapore. A subset of the 1000+ FinTech industry, WealthTech has grown by over 156% in 2021, highlighting the growing adoption of digital wealth platforms by investors.
With an established emphasis on being a financial and tech hub in Asia, Singapore is also poised to take the lead in the WealthTech and FinTech space. Hear from the industry’s brightest on what the opportunities and challenges that are present in this space and what are the key ingredients required to develop Singapore into a global WealthTech hub.
ESG Investing – Is ESG Investing on the Right Track to Building an Equitable and Sustainable World?
Time: 2.20pm to 3.05pm
Speakers: Sylvia Chen, Prof Dave Fernandez, Chitra Hepburn, Jessica Cheam (Moderator)
Environment, social, and governance (ESG) is a buzzword that has recently been thrown around in the investing world. While it is generally accepted that we should be more conscientious about how we invest, with an emphasis on protecting our environment, there are a fair share of criticisms of the ESG industry.
Nevertheless, with over US$35 trillion in global assets in 2020, ESG investments might be the place to be in the future, and you can hear from the experts in this field if investors can really achieve a win-win outcome by doing good (for the environment) and doing well (on their portfolio returns).
Tech × Finlit – The Best Marriage to Birth a Smarter Investor
Time: 4.25pm to 5.05pm
Speakers: Loo Cheng Chuan (1M65), Rachel Lim (Love Bonito), He Ruiming (The Woke Salaryman), Gerald Wong (Beansprout), Jamie Lee (Moderator)
The last event of the day is presented by popular content creators in the personal finance space, and if you follow any of them, then you surely wouldn’t want to miss what they have to say.
Technology has advanced rapidly in the last few years, allowing everyday investors unprecedented access to investment products and tools that would otherwise be reserved for private banking clients or come with high transaction costs. One such example would be the digital wealth advisory platform and their robo-advisors that allows investors to tailor their portfolios based on their investment horizon, goals, and risk profile.
But you need more than just the right tools to be a “smarter” investor. You need to build your financial literacy (FinLit) to invest better. Here from the speakers, how they use these digital tools and how new investors can get started on their journey of investing.
#4 [15 September] Introduction To Fixed Income (Bonds) By SIAS
Date: 15 September 2022
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Registration: Free Online Webinar
Fixed income (bonds) securities like the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) and Singapore Government Securities Bonds (SGS) are recently gaining popularity among local investors. The attractive coupon rates coupled with the strong backing from the Singapore government make them an ideal investment for the risk-averse investor during these times of market uncertainty.
However, not all bonds are of low-risk, nor may they be suitable for you depending on your risk profile and investment goals. Attend this 1-hour free online webinar by SIAS to learn more about fixed income securities.
You will get to understand the different types of bonds, learn about the basic characteristics of bonds, the risk factors associated with bonds, how to buy and sell bonds, and many more. So, if you are new but interested in investing in bonds, this webinar may be a good primer for you.
Read Also: [2022 Edition] Complete Guide To Buying Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB)
This article was originally posted on 11 March 2022 and has been updated to provide the latest information.
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