The personal finance landscape has become more complex than ever in 2024. There is simmering economic uncertainties, including weakening jobs market, interest rates cuts, persisting inflationary pressures, and market volatility.
At the same time, the cost of living in Singapore is increasing and property prices continue to march upwards, reshaping how individuals approach their personal financial planning.
The rapidly evolving environment underscores the importance of financial literacy, and equipping yourself with fundamental knowledge about investing and managing your personal finances. Whether you just entering the jobs market or more experienced individual, or a new or seasoned investor, personal finance events are a good platform to meet experts from the industry and listen to insights that they have to share to help guide you to better personal wealth management.
With this in mind, we have curated a list of upcoming personal finance events for the next two months, from September to November 2024:
For more details on the event programmes, including one where our Co-Founder, Dinesh Dayani, will be on the hot seat with StashAway discussing his financial moves earlier in his career.
#1 [11 October] Buying your first HDB Home (Institute for Financial Literacy)
Date: 11 October 2024, Friday
Time: 8 pm – 9 pm
Location: Online Webinar
Purchasing your first HDB flat is a significant milestone in every Singaporean’s journey towards homeownership. Whether you’re a newlywed couple, family, single or joint single looking to attain your first property, the process can feel overwhelming.
To guide first-time buyers through this important decision, especially from a financial standpoint of view, this talk offers valuable insights and advice on navigating the HDB system. Curated to help attendees understand the key aspects involved in purchasing an HDB flat, the following topics will be covered:
Considerations and steps when buying your first HDB home
Evaluating ability to pay
CPF Housing Grants
Comparison between HDB and Bank Loans
Mortgage Servicing Ratio (MSR), Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR)
For registration, click here
#2 [12 October]: MooSummit 2024
Date: 12 October 2024, Saturday
Time: 9.30 am – 2 pm
Location: Marina One West Tower
MooSummit 2024 is hosted by Moomoo, and the event stands out prominently as one that forward-thinking investors should attend. As global markets are at a crossroads, MooSummit will offer attendees timely perceptions and insights on various critical factors shaping the economy, inclusive of Federal Reserve decisions and the US presidential election’s impact.
Panels of expert speakers will share their knowledge on clear, actionable strategies that are essential to thrive in the market’s times of uncertainty.
The main points covered and highlights throughout the event are:
In-depth analysis of US stock market opportunities
Workshops on portfolio diversification and risk mitigation
For registration and more details, visit the MooSummit 2024 event landing page.
Read Also: Step-By-Step Guide To Opening A moomoo Account
#3 [15 October] Get Started: Beginner’s Guide to Investing by SGX Group
Date: 15 October, Tuesday
Time: 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Location: Online Webinar
For those who are looking for a beginner’s guide to investing, this online webinar, held by the SGX group, features speaker Mr Puah Soon Lim, who spent the last decade in a stock broking firm’s wealth management unit and is currently Associate Director of an Independent Financial Advisor.
For registration, click here.
Read Also: 3 Ways You Can Instantly Build A Globally Diversified Portfolio In Singapore
#4 [17 October] Should I sell my MOP-ed EC or Decouple to buy another property? By PropertyLimBrothers
Date: 17 October 2024, Thursday
Time: 8 pm – 9.30 pm
Location: Online Webinar
If you’re considering a bold move to sell or de-couple your EC once it passes the Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), you should join this live webinar hosted by Melvin Lim, Co-Founder and CEO of PropertyLimBrothers.
He will share his insights and strategies to maximise your real estate potential as an EC owner. Topics covered would encompass:
Ways to upgrade or diversify your property portfolio
How to make strategic investments that align with your life stage and financial goals
Strategies for planning your next move once your EC reaches it’s MOP
How to leverage on opportunities coming in Singapore’s 2025 real estate market as an EC owner
Learn which portfolio strategies work for different EC owners Based on current age and life cycle stage
To register your interest, click here.
Read Also: 5 Potential Pitfalls To Know Before Decoupling To Buy A Second Property In Singapore
#5 [19 October] Planning For Retirement (Activity-based Workshop) (institute for financial literacy)
Date: 19 October 2024, Saturday
Time: 10 am – 11.30 am
Location: Online Webinar
Retirement planning is a crucial aspect of financial stability, and in Singapore’s evolving economic landscape, it requires careful consideration and strategic decision-making. This workshop offers a comprehensive guide to help individuals prepare for a comfortable and secure retirement.
Attendees will gain valuable insights on how to maximise their resources and make informed decisions that align with their goals. In addition, they will also learn how to protect their healthcare needs through insurance, and plan for their welfare and legacy with the Lasting Power of Attorney and CPF nominations.
Topics covered in the workshop are:
What you should know about retirement
What can you do now to start saving for your retirement
Who is helping you to build up your retirement fund and what more can you do
How can you reduce disruptions to your retirement plan with insurance
Why you need to review and adjust your plans and how to leave a legacy
For registration, click here
#6 [19 October] Temasek FT Challenge
Date: 19 October 2024, Saturday (for hackathon)
Time: TBC (for hackathon)
Location: Online Webinar (TBC for hackathon)
The Temasek – Financial Times Challenge is a youth-oriented financial literacy campaign in Singapore, organised by Temasek in partnership with Financial Times. Singaporeans aged 17 to 24 years old will be able to learn essential financial skills applicable in the journey of adulting Through interactive modules (Understanding your finances, Make informed decisions, Build Confidence, Prepare for the future), quizzes, and virtual tours. For each quiz at the end of every module, the first 20 participants to achieve a 100% score on each module’s quiz will be eligible to receive a $50 voucher.
In addition, participants who have completed all modules may stand a chance to progress to the weekend in-person event, where they can compete to win S$5,000 and attend exclusive workshops. However, only the first 300 of them will be invited to share why they should attend the weekend event.
The hackathon weekend event will take place on October 19th, where selected participants will compete in teams to design a Master Your Money campaign.
For more details and registration, click here.
#7 [25 October] Endowus WealthTech Conference 2024
Date: 25 October 2024, Friday
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Location: Conrad Centennial Singapore
The Endowus WealthTech Conference 2024, set to take place on October 25, 2024, at the Conrad Centennial Singapore, is a premier event designed to explore the future of wealth management through the lens of technology. Themed “Access Unlocked: The Future of Wealth”, the conference delves into how the wealth management landscape is evolving, focusing on digital transformation, innovative tools, and new strategies that are shaping the industry.
The event will gather experts from finance, technology, and investment to provide insights on cutting-edge trends in WealthTech. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on topics such as the integration of AI in wealth management (by invite only), from policy to portfolio: is macro driving everything? and the future of wealth-building strategies for a new generation of investors.
For participants, it offers an unparalleled opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving WealthTech space and learn how to leverage technology to unlock new possibilities in the field. For more details and registration, click here.
#8 [8, 15, 22, 29 October] Learn How To Invest Early For Long-Term Wealth
Date: 8, 15, 22, 29 October 2024, Tuesdays
Time: 7 pm to 8 pm for all events
Location: Online webinar for all events
Each Tuesday in October, from the 8th to 29th of the month, StashAway will be holding a series of investing events covering topics on ways to protect and grow your wealth, and how to earn passive income through investing and investing the right way with ETFs.
For the final event of the series, Dinesh Dayani, Co-Founder of DollarsAndSense will be joining Mey Wong, Head of Client Experience for StashAway, to share how to invest early for long-term wealth.
To register, here are the links for each event:
Webinar 1: 8 October, 7 pm – 8 pm: Smart Investing: Steps to Protect and Grow Your Wealth
Webinar 2: 15 October, 7 pm – 8 pm: How to Earn Passive Income through Investing
Webinar 3: 22 October, 7 pm – 8 pm: Investing (the right way) with ETFs
Webinar 4: 29 October, 7 pm – 8 pm: Master Your Finances: Learn How to Invest Early for Long-term Wealth
#9 [6-8 November] Singapore Fintech Festival 2024
Date: 6 November – 8 November 2024, Friday
Time: Varies
Location: Singapore Expo
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 (SFF) promises to be an extraordinary global event, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and financial experts from around the world. Set to run from November 6 to 8, 2024, at the Singapore EXPO, this festival will focus on cutting-edge advancements in AI, Quantum Computing, and sustainable finance, emphasizing their transformative potential in the financial ecosystem.
Key highlights of SFF 2024 include:
Thematic Zones: Seven curated zones covering industry-specific areas such as Technology, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Regulation, Founders & Investors, and Talent. These zones will host a variety of workshops, panels, and showcases of the latest FinTech solutions
Global FinTech Hackcelerator: Startups from around the world will present innovative solutions aimed at improving financial health. The top finalists will pitch their ideas on Demo Day and compete for significant prize money of $50,000
Networking: The new SFF MeetUp initiative is expected to facilitate over 20,000 meetings, fostering partnerships and collaboration
Insights Forum™: An exclusive event gathering senior policymakers and top executives to discuss industry applications of AI, Quantum, and financial technology
With over 40 international pavilions and participants from across 30 countries, SFF 2024 is recognised as a premier platform for discussing the future of global finance.
Get your pass here at the Singapore Fintech Festival website.
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