The Fed’s recent 50 basis-point rate cut has been a major topic of discussion. It has significantly influenced market sentiment, driving stock prices to record highs. Is it time to rethink our wealth? How should investors rebalance their portfolios?

Howie Lim speaks to Abel Lim, head of wealth management advisory and strategy at UOB.

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Highlights:

01:24 Determining your risk appetite

04:19 Tools to assess risk appetite

05:27 Asset allocation strategies

09:31 Do we stay invested as inflation decreases?

13:20 Diversification cannot be stressed enough

15:15 The importance of risk management

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UOB Wealth Insights

Wealth on UOB TMRW

UOB Personal Banking

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Abel Lim, head of wealth management advisory and strategy, UOB

Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Many HNWIs struggle with putting comprehensive wealth plans in place. And they seek tailored wealth management and protection solutions amid rising macro uncertainties. Howie Lim speaks to Leah Ng, chief bancassurance officer at Manulife Singapore to find out what they’ve got.

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Highlights:

01:41 Concerns of HNWIs

04:48 Impact of volatility on HNWIs’ concerns

06:07 Impact of lowering inflation on portfolios

07:49 How Manulife caters to HNWIs

09:06 Innovation need not be scary

11:22 Bespoke wealth management solutions

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Manulife Singapore

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Leah Ng, chief bancassurance officer, Manulife Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim and Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

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Women today play a critical role in driving economic development. They are generating more wealth than ever before and gaining economic influence, particularly in the roles of consumers, wealth accumulators and investors.

According to Nielsen, by 2028, women will own 75 per cent of discretionary spending, making them the world’s greatest influencers.

How are financial services catering to the needs of the modern woman? Lee Kim Siang speaks to Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal financial services, UOB to find out more.

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Highlights:

00:49 Financial needs and goals that women often face

03:03 The rise of financial independence among women

05:13 Empowering women financially

07:05 Women's spending patterns in Singapore

08:25 Unique benefits of female-only cards

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UOB Lady’s Credit Card & Lady’s Savings Account

UOB Card Deals

UOB Savings Promotion

Written and hosted by Lee Kim Siang (kimsiang@sph.com.sg)

With Jacquelyn Tan, managing director, group head personal finance services, group retail, UOB

Edited by: Emily Liu & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Lee Kim Siang & Emily Liu

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