Many people are not aware of just how much funds is required for retirement. Chris writes about the advantages of the compulsory CPF Life. For one, it ensures adequate financial resources for retirees to maintain their lifestyle without worrying about the markets. It is also a lower cost option as there is no commissions element.

The financial industry in Singapore is so focused on accumulating income, it fails to provide for consumption. In this article, Chris explains why this trend is prevalent in the local market. He further explicates how the wealth management game is played depends on the competence of the adviser, the compensation of the product and the comprehensiveness of the products available to financial institutions. Read on!

The proposed annuity scheme is one way Singaporeans can share the burden of looking after the less fortunate among us, says Chris, CEO of Providend. An article written by Chris, he paints the gist of this annuity scheme and clarifies the misconceptions many Singaporeans hold about this scheme. He also urged us, citizens of Singapore, to be responsible for our own retirement and share the burden with fellow poorer Singaporeans. Read on for this engaging and enlightening piece…

Over the past weeks, every newspaper and financial periodical in town has been talking about one thing: The changes in the Central Provident Fund (CPF) and, in particular, the introduction of the compulsory annuities scheme. In the words of Chris, this is a risk-sharing scheme among all Singaporeans. It is about Singaporeans coming together to share our ageing problem. Read this enlightening article written by Chris on the annuities scheme.

Annuities are useful financial instruments for retirees. Learn where annuties can fit in your overall retirement plan.