Property has long been regarded as one of Singapore's most popular ways to build wealth. But how should investors evaluate property alongside a diversified investment portfolio?

In this episode, Glenn, our Senior Portfolio Manager, joins Joyce, our Client Adviser, to unpack decades of Singapore property data and explore whether property should be part of your portfolio.

Glenn also shares why not every property delivers the same returns, whether leverage is really property's biggest advantage, and whether skilled property investors can consistently beat the market.

To better appreciate the discussion, you may wish to begin with Glenn's article, which provides the context behind this conversation: https://providend.com/property-investment-singapore-diversified-portfolio/

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The host of this episode, Joyce Chng, is a Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

The full list of Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.

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Selling your business is often seen as the finish line. But in reality, the value of your business is shaped years before a buyer ever comes to the table.

Many business owners assume a profitable business will naturally command a high valuation. Yet buyers are looking beyond today's profits. They want to know whether the business can continue to thrive without its founder, whether its operations are resilient, and whether future growth is sustainable.

In this episode, Jerome, our Associate Director of Business Exit, and Ray, our Senior Client Adviser, explore what buyers are really looking for, the common mistakes business owners make, and how to prepare for an exit long before it's on the horizon.

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The host of this episode, Ray Zheng, is a Senior Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

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Some long-time listeners might know that the inspiration behind this entire podcast was our CEO, Chris’s book. We're proud to announce that we have launched our second edition of the book titled Money Wisdom II: More Simple Truths for Financial Wellness.

Legacy Insights is a new podcast series by Providend that explores what it truly takes to plan a meaningful and lasting legacy, beyond just writing a will, or engaging with a corporate trustee.

In this episode, Vincent, our Executive Director & Team Lead of Advisory Team, joins Yong Cheng, our Deputy Head of Advisory Team, for a deeply personal conversation about his own legacy planning journey. He shares the difficult yet necessary conversations he has had with his children about caring for their elder brother with special needs, the hopes he has for his family, and the unspoken concerns every parent carries about the future where they are no longer around.

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The host of this episode, Loh Yong Cheng, is the Deputy Head of Advisory at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

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Welcome to the fifth 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 Sufficiency.

In this podcast episode, Isaac, our Client Adviser, reflects on the Ikigai petal of 'Life Satisfaction' - the ability to find fulfilment in both the ordinary and the extraordinary moments of life. He shares how learning to appreciate life's small joys has changed his perspective, how he derives meaning from effortful experiences, and how creating mind space has helped him be more present at work and with his loved ones.

Together with our host Aaron, Isaac explores why a life worth living is not built on constant excitement or achievement, but on finding meaning in everyday experiences and making space for what truly matters.

Through deep conversations with our advisers, you will gain clarity on what matters most in life and what needs to be done to live a good life, both financially and non-financially, with your Ikigai goals at the forefront of your wealth plan.

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The host of this episode, Aaron Loo, is an Associate Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

The full list of Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.

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Singapore equities have delivered exceptional returns in recent years, even outperforming a globally diversified portfolio over certain periods. Is this time to rethink your portfolio to focus more on Singapore stock?

In this podcast episode, Glenn, our Senior Portfolio Manager, joins Joyce, our Client Adviser, to explore why recent market winners do not necessarily stay ahead, why a strong economy does not always translate into the best investment opportunity, and why many Singaporeans may already be more exposed to Singapore than they realise through their jobs, CPF and property.

Rather than chasing what has worked recently, Glenn shares a timeless investing principle that has helped investors stay disciplined and navigate changing market cycles with greater confidence.

If this conversation has prompted you to reflect on your own investment approach, our complimentary investment eBook is a great next step. Drawing on more than two decades of managing our clients' portfolios, it shares the investment philosophy that guides our decisions and offers a practical framework for navigating market volatility. Grounded in long-term evidence rather than short-term market movements, it is designed to give investors the highest probability of achieving successful long-term investment outcomes: https://providend.com/publications/#investment

To understand the conversation better, you can begin with reading the article that inspired this episode here: Why Recent Market Outperformance Does Not Replace the Need for Global Diversification

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The host of this episode, Joyce Chng, is a Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

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As AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly capable, many have asked: Could AI truly replace a human wealth adviser? Being trusted advisers to our affluent clients for over two decades, this Providend series began with an article by our Client Advisers on clients navigating major life transitions. The podcast goes further, exploring the thoughts behind these transitions.

In this podcast episode, Eleanor, Associate Director of Advisory Team, and our host, Isaac, unpack the nuances of navigating difficult conversations in a family through the case of Wei Ming, 48, a second-generation owner of a family manufacturing business and Mei Lin, 45, who runs her own small interior design studio who are having conflicts in planning for their own finances towards retirement.

They discuss the shortfall of AI in picking up the subtle emotions and relationship dynamics that often sit beneath financial decisions and why deep conversations with a trusted human adviser remain an essential part of building not just a retirement plan, but a life plan.

To better understand the discussion, you may start by reading Eleanor’s article here: Can AI Replace a Human Adviser in Family Conflicts? Looking Beyond the Numbers.

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The host of this episode, Isaac Ong, is a Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

The full list of Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.

Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.

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Some long-time listeners might know that the inspiration behind this entire podcast was our CEO, Chris’s book. We're proud to announce that we have launched our second edition of the book titled Money Wisdom II: More Simple Truths for Financial Wellness.

In managing over S$1 billion worth of our clients’ assets, there is continuous monitoring in place to ensure that the funds in our portfolios are behaving as we would expect them to.

To share our insights, we are pleased to share our "Investment 101" video series featuring Dr Peng Chen, Senior Advisor & Director at Providend. In this series, Isaac Ong, our Client Adviser, discusses essential investing concepts with Dr Peng, to provide you with a better understanding of the financial markets as you embark on or continue your investment journey.

In this episode, Dr Peng and Isaac explore realistic returns for different asset classes and discuss how to handle portfolios that fall short. They also address how much return you actually need to meet your financial goals, factoring in unexpected events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch all five "Investment 101" videos here.

At Providend, we believe it is more important to look at the reliability and sufficiency of your investment returns to meet your non-negotiable life goals and events, instead of wanting to maximise your returns and dealing with the uncertainties and risks that would entail. Find out why positive returns do not mean enough returns here.

Learn more by reading our investment eBook titled "A More Reliable Way to Get Enough Investment Returns: Even During Times of Market Uncertainty".

With a minefield of financial misinformation out there, we promise to be a safe pair of hands and a second pair of eyes to help you avoid costly financial mistakes. You can reach out to us here for sound advice tailored to your unique situation.

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The host of this episode, Isaac Ong, is a Client Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

The full list of Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast episodes from Season 4 can be found here.

Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.

“Young people are so carefree!”, but is it true? In this series ‘Snack for Thought’, we dive into real conversations on the money and life issues young adults face, while keeping it light-hearted with a mukbang style, sharing the food gems around our office at Duxton Hill, giving listeners plenty to chew on.

As trusted advisers to our affluent clients for over two decades, journeying with different generations, this series also gives parents and guardians insight into what their children or grandchildren (early 20s to 30s) may be experiencing. We explore the topics young adults care about, the challenges they face, and the concerns they discuss with peers. We hope these conversations help you understand them better and connect more meaningfully.

In this podcast episode, Kate and Helen reflect on what it truly means to be successful over Dopa ice cream, just steps from our office. Since young, many of us have grown up with a fixed definition of success shaped by the expectations of those around us. For some, these expectations can become a source of pressure and even feel suffocating at times.

But today, more young people are courageously redefining success on their own terms. Whether it is choosing to care for a farm, becoming a Pilates instructor, or pursuing a less conventional path, our generation is learning that success does not have to fit into a single mould.

As the final episode of this series for the year, we hope these conversations encourage younger listeners to reflect on what truly matters most to them. And to the older generation, we hope this offers a glimpse into what your children may be navigating, helping foster deeper understanding and connection.

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The contributors of this episode are Kate Loo, Community & Events Executive, and Helen Tran, Senior Executive of Media Production, Group Brand Experience, at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

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As trusted advisers to affluent clients for 25 years this year, our wealth management philosophy of making ikigai decisions before money decisions is grounded in real-world experience managing more than S$1.7 billion of our clients’ hard-earned assets.

In this week’s Money Wisdom episode, we continue our ‘The Brain Behind’ series, where our co-host and Associate Adviser, Sudhan, speaks with our CEO, Christopher, about his latest Business Times article, ‘The Retirement Advice That Worries Me Most Right Now’.

In this conversation, Christopher encourages listeners to look beyond the high projected returns promised by instruments such as ILPs. Instead, he highlights the importance of knowing what is “enough”, so that you can build a retirement with greater certainty and peace of mind.

To gain more perspective on today’s conversation, you may begin by reading Christopher’s Business Times article here.

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The host of this episode, Sudhan Purushothuman, is an Associate Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.

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Some long-time listeners might know that the inspiration behind this entire podcast was our CEO, Chris’s book. We're proud to announce that we have launched our second edition of the book titled Money Wisdom II: More Simple Truths for Financial Wellness.

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 Sufficiency.

Each episode explores one of the eight Ikigai petals identified by Mieko Kamiya, the mother of Ikigai Psychology, whose work has been revitalised by Nicolas Kemp, Founder of Ikigai Tribe. Our Client Advisers share personal reflections and the steps they take to fulfil each petal.

In this podcast episode, Matthias, our Senior Client Adviser, reflects on the Ikigai petal of 'Bright Future' - representing a psychological need to believe that life is moving in a positive direction. He opens up about stepping out of his comfort zone and making the difficult decision to change jobs after spending more than a decade at his previous firm. While the transition came with uncertainty, he chose to hold on to optimism and trust in what the future could hold.

Together with our host Aaron, he reflects on the story of a prisoner in a concentration camp and explores how the simple act of looking towards a better tomorrow, can give meaning to today.

Through deep conversations with our advisers, you will gain clarity on what matters most in life and what needs to be done to live a good life, both financially and non-financially, with your Ikigai goals at the forefront of your wealth plan.

Music courtesy of ItsWatR.

The host of this episode, Aaron Loo, is an Associate Adviser at Providend, the first fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia and a leading wealth advisory firm in Asia.

Did you know that our Providend’s Money Wisdom podcast is now available in video format on YouTube? Follow us on our YouTube channel for new episode on Thursday at 8pm.

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