5 benefits of ESG investing
The demand for ESG investing is surging, as investors in different life stages align their personal values to their financial goals. We list the five benefits of ESG investing.
Dollar cost averaging: An easier way to navigate volatile markets
If investors wish to reduce volatility and benefit from long-term growth when the markets move up and down, the passive strategy of dollar cost averaging may be a feasible choice.
How much do you know about rates?
Recognise the different terms related to interest rates and understand how much yield global government bonds can offer.
1 World Trade Organisation (WTO), United Nations conference on trade and development (UNCTAD), September 2020. World merchandise trade volume index was rebased to 100 in 2005.
2 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 14 September 2020. Bloomberg, 14 October 2020. The information in this material may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events, targets, management discipline or other expectations, and is only as current as of the date indicated. There is no assurance that such events will occur, and may be signifcantly different than that shown here. The information in this material including statements concerning fnancial market trends, are based on current market conditions, which will fuctuate and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. For illustration purposes only.
3 Bloomberg, as of 30 September 2020. Correlation is calculated based on monthly performance from 30 September 2015 to 30 September 2020. Asian equities are represented by MSCI AC Asia ex Japan gross total return USD index. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
4 eMarketer, May 2020.
5 Gartner, July 2020.
6 Citi research, 4 October 2020.
How much do you know about rates?
Recognise the different terms related to interest rates and understand how much yield global government bonds can offer.
Four essential keywords related to interest rates
Central banks in some emerging and Asian markets have started to hike rates, but deposit rates may not necessarily move in tandem. This would gradually erode depositors’ purchasing power in an inflationary environment. To achieve potential returns that beat inflation, deposit-focused investors should base any investment decisions on their risk tolerance levels and wealth management objectives.
Why demographic change requires a new set of cards
Many Asian governments are considering incentives to encourage larger families. These evolving policies will be vitally important, as the region looks to sustain a fast-greying population.