A Brand New Look. The Same Strong Voice
A new website, a new logo, and the same mission — representing every licensed FA in Singapore. Here’s what’s changed, and why.
AFAS x WMI Programme Tie-Up
A new partnership, new learning pathways, and the same goal — keeping every AFAS member competent, progressive, and future-ready.
Insurance Scam Alert
Scammers are getting smarter — here’s what AFAS wants every policyholder and investor to watch out for.
What is True Wealth?
“We started poor — but never felt it. A reflection on family, values, and what nearly 40 years in the industry has taught me about what wealth really means.”
Securing Your Future: A Guide to Retirement Planning
What’s the fuss about planning so early?” If that sounds familiar, this one’s for you. Here’s what inflation, time, and a little patience can do — for better or worse — to your retirement.
Pandemic Has Prompted More Legacy Planning Conversations For HNWls
The demand for legacy planning solutions from high net-worth individuals is rising in the wake of the pandemic with a priority on wealth preservation, succession, and transition, writes Dr Ben Fok, Managing Director of Grandtag Financial Consultancy in Singapore.
Implications of the New Cancer Drug List
Cancer is Singapore’s top cause of death — and the Cancer Drug List decides what your insurance will and won’t cover. Here’s what every policyholder needs to know.
Family Business – Looking into the Past to Build a Better Future
In most countries, family businesses are the backbone of the economy. Some reports show that family businesses performed better than non-family businesses. However, family businesses face complex challenges involving business and investment decisions, ownership issues, and family relationships.
Trust Disputes – Disputes between Trustees and Beneficiaries
Trustees are trusted to make decisions in the beneficiary’s best interests and have a fiduciary responsibility to the trust beneficiaries. That is why a Private Wealth Adviser (PWA) will usually work in conjunction with trustees to ensure the desired outcome is achieved. However, when there is a dispute, the PWA has to be concerned about the scope of responsibilities and where the liability lies.
8 tips to save more money
Inflation is already biting — and with GST set to rise, many Singaporeans are asking the same question: how much more will it really cost us?