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June Market Summary Markets closed weaker in June, as a seemingly hawkish shift in the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy stance offset a dramatic conclusion to the Iranian conflict. [...]

Background  Every few years, a piece of academic research comes along that genuinely changes how thoughtful investors should think about markets. Professor Hendrik Bessembinder’s work is [...]

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Executive Summary According to a recent Business Times survey conducted earlier this year, more than three in five Singaporeans still prefer to invest in property over stocks and bonds. Property [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

This video was recorded in 2024, but it remains highly relevant today. In managing over S$1 billion worth of our clients’ assets, there is continuous monitoring in place to ensure that the funds [...]

Executive Summary May delivered strong global equity returns led by a return of technology and AI leadership. The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high, the Nasdaq posted its strongest monthly [...]

Welcome to the fourth episode of our miniseries Ikigai Insider, where we invite our Client Advisers to share what it means to live a good life, combining Ikigai with Providend’s Philosophy of [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

One morning recently, while I was having breakfast at a hawker centre near my office, an insurance agent approached me and asked whether I had planned for my retirement. I told him politely that [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

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Welcome to the third episode of our miniseries Ikigai Insider, where we invite our Client Advisers to share what it means to live a good life, combining Ikigai with Providend’s Philosophy of [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

Welcome to the second episode of our miniseries Ikigai Insider, where we invite our Client Advisers to share what it means to live a good life, combining Ikigai with Providend’s Philosophy of [...]

As AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in seconds, many have asked: could AI truly replace a human [...]

In the past year, gold has captured headlines as one of the standout performers among global asset classes. After trading for much of the past decade below previous record highs, gold prices [...]

In managing in excess of S$1.7 billion worth of our clients’ assets, we know what works and what will not work when it comes to the reliability and sufficiency of investment returns. To share our [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

In a short span of just six years, we have been reminded of how fragile global stability can be. It began with the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan in December 2019, which disrupted supply chains and [...]

As investors, we spend a great deal of time measuring returns. We track markets daily, analyse charts, and compare our investment performance against benchmarks. And when the year comes to a [...]

It is that time of the year again, when the days somehow move faster, the calendar fills with holiday trips and gatherings, and we begin to ask ourselves: How has this year been for me?Did I live [...]

As I embarked on my next career journey, the big question was, “Could I find a path that would allow me to make a meaningful impact on the lives that I serve?” My career began in corporate [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

In this article, our Client Adviser, Annette Lee, reflects on the Ikigai petal of Freedom, sharing her recent experiences in Wakayama, Japan. Through her journey, she explores what true freedom [...]

Can AI Replace a Human Adviser? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable of analysing financial data, generating reports, and answering complex questions in [...]

My son has been saving part of his allowance ever since he started primary school. It was a habit my wife and I wanted to build early — to help him see that money isn’t just for spending. [...]

Executive Summary  The third quarter of 2025 marked a robust rebound for global markets, as easing trade tensions, strong earnings, and AI enthusiasm pushed equities to all-time highs. US, [...]

When people think of ikigai, they often picture a neat, four-circle Venn diagram: “what you love,” “what you’re good at,” “what the world needs,” and “what you can get paid for,” with ikigai at [...]