Noticed less take home pay with this month's payslip? Earlier this year, the Singapore government announced that it would raise the CPF contribution ceiling. You may have to contribute more to your retirement fund every month, resulting in less take-home pay for you to spend freely.  The monthly salary ceiling...

Life is unpredictable. Having cash at your disposal is essential. However, having an excessive amount of cash can pose more risks to your wealth too. Let us delve deeper into the pitfalls of holding onto too much cash and the strategies to efficiently manage it. The risk of having too...

Are the Singapore Savings Bonds a good place for your spare cash?

China's real estate market, once the emblem of robust growth, is currently facing notable challenges. Country Garden, a leading property developer in China, recently reported significant financial loss and missed bond payments, sparking industry-wide concerns. What caused the Property Sector's Decline? While many intricate factors are at play, a few primary...

After the FOMC meeting on 1st November, a notable positive shift occurred as the 10-year US Treasury yield fell by 60 basis points, dropping from 5% to 4.4%. This movement coincided with a remarkable recovery in the Syfe Income+ Preserve and Income+ Enhance Portfolios. Both portfolios surged by over...

One of the key considerations with income investing is how much of the fees is are eating into your invested capital and dividends. Income+ provide retail investors with access to institutional level funds at a fraction of the cost. But what does this mean and can it actually deliver...

Income+ has quickly grown to be one of Syfe’s most popular portfolios on the platform since the launch in April 2023.  As both Cash+ and Income+ are rated with lower risk ratings compared to equities or REITs focused portfolios, one of the most frequently asked questions since Income+ launch was...

As parents, we all want the best for our children, and one of the greatest gifts we can provide to them is financial security. According to an NUS research, the estimated cost to raise a child in Singapore can be anywhere between $280,000-$560,000.  With higher cost of living and inflation...

Quarterly Market Review Global equities and fixed income rallied in Q1 2023 despite uncertainties on the FED interest rate policy as inflation remained sticky and signs of stress emerged in the global banking system. Market volatility following the collapse of SVB and takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS did not...

Introducing Syfe Income+, Powered by PIMCO We are very excited to launch Syfe’s Income+ portfolios in partnership with PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income. The current geopolitical and economic uncertainties, unprecedented inflation and high rates environment have created favourable conditions for fixed income investing. Bond markets are offering...