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Providend has always been proud to share that we are Southeast Asia’s first fee-only advisory firm. In recent years, we have been receiving many questions about who we serve and the work [...]

Having a roof over your head is one of the necessary aspects of life. However, nowadays, many people in Singapore view properties as an investment and often even prefer these over equities. So, [...]

With the latest changes to investment-linked policies (ILPs), many investors may be contemplating the inclusion of this product in their investment portfolios. This prompted our CEO, Chris, to [...]

It is inevitable to avoid crises or market downturns during your long-term investment journey. While we acknowledge that some turbulence is normal in any flight, it doesn’t guarantee our [...]

More often than not, many investors assume that once they have completed their wealth plan when they are younger, they do not need to revisit it. However, this is not a reliable approach to [...]

In a previous article written for The Business Times, Chris, our CEO, explained the different ways an adviser could be compensated – commission-based, fee-based, or fee-only. However, it is [...]

After finding the right instrument to invest in, the next question many investors might have is whether they should invest their entire amount all at once (Lump Sum) or spread it out over a few [...]

The third quarter of 2023 has been a challenging three months, as the MSCI All Country World IMI Index and the Bloomberg Global-Aggregate, our references for equities and bonds respectively, both [...]

Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs) have always been a heavily debated and controversial topic among investors. To make matters worse, there are multiple types of ILPs being sold, and all with [...]

Previously from other big financial institutions, Joyce and Zhi Han both coincidentally applied for an advisory role at Providend after watching this video where Christopher, our CEO, shares the [...]

With the recent COE prices reported to be at an all-time high, the idea of owning a car in Singapore has become even harder to justify. In this episode, our Client Adviser, Ray Zheng, shares the [...]

Recession, the pandemic and shifting demographics are intensifying the pressures on the ‘sandwich generation’ – those taking care of both their elderly parents and young children. This can put a [...]

Estate planning is an essential component of both life and wealth planning that is often overlooked. Neglecting this critical aspect can lead to dire consequences, leaving loved ones with [...]

In the past quarter, we have seen multiple trends emerging in the investment market, most notably the buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). Many investors watching the AI trend are curious [...]

The total cost of university education can range from $100,000 to $1 million in SGD today, depending on many factors such as country, university, academic field, degree level, inflation, and [...]

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will be postponing the episode on Investment-linked policies to a later date. Do keep a look out for it in the coming months and meanwhile, we hope you will [...]

One of the most challenging aspects of insurance planning is determining how much coverage you need. Buy too little insurance and you won’t have enough to get through a tough situation when you [...]

Are you making the most of your CPF account? In this episode, Isaac discusses the strategies for optimising your CPF accounts and integrating them into your personal wealth plan with Tan Chin Yu, [...]

Aside from conventional investment assets like stocks and bonds, there are other alternative investments that investors can consider. Among these, investing in private equity is deemed to be more [...]

With so many new and exciting investment products on the market now, how do you assess which are suitable to be included in your portfolio? In this episode, our Head of Investment, Cheng Chye [...]

In a competitive investment environment where everyone blindly strives for the highest return, Providend firmly believes that our client’s needs drive our investment philosophy and hence [...]

Making the shift from a saver (while you accumulate) to a spender (while you retire) can be a surprisingly hard part of retirement. In this episode, Isaac speaks with our Client Adviser, Bryan [...]

Local bank stocks slumped in mid-March amid fears of wider financial contagion globally from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) as well as Credit Suisse’s downfall. In this episode, [...]

22 years ago, a group of like-minded people with a conviction to provide conflict-free wealth advice to their clients came together and founded Providend. In this episode, our CEO, Christopher [...]

In the world of investing, there are many different opinions on how the stock market is performing today and in the near future. These opinions vary vastly, even amongst established financial [...]