High Net Worth

18/08/2022

Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, was the Guest-of-Honour for the launch together with Ms Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director of EDB.

Arup’s goal is to develop a truly sustainable built environment. It works with leading private and government organisations to address challenges related to climate change such as decarbonisation, city resilience, green and circular buildings, coastal resilience, and retrofitting or reuse of exist...

17/08/2022

The markets of these times are putting our minds, bodies and spirits to the test, akin to navigating a minefield devoid of fundamentals and running on animal spirits with every major central bank rate hike in the past month accompanied by fierce rallies in stocks and bonds. It is as unhinged as we can imagine where more money is made on wagering whether Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan than any form of analysis.

The markets of these times are putting our minds, bodies and spirits to the test because it has been a financial market for heart attacks in the past months, akin to navigating a minefield devoid of fundamentals and running on animal spirits with every major central bank rate hike in the past month....

10/08/2022

We have all heard of the boss from hell, think Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, who is the quintessential master of terror. But how about the employee from hell? The person who has a negative impact on the company’s culture and productivity.

We have all heard of the boss from hell, think Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, who is the quintessential master of terror. But how about the employee from hell?

26/07/2022

Tigers have been a symbol of strength, power and wisdom for centuries. Tan’s paintings highlight these qualities and capture the dual nature of their aggression and tenderness. Whether it is a territorial stance in the midst of combat or as a family unit with playful cubs—the ferocious animal is protective of what’s his or hers.

Since 2022 is the Year of the Tiger, renowned Singaporean artist Tan Seng Yong’s “War and Peace” exhibition of tiger paintings could not have come at a better time.

25/07/2022

At Marguerite, chef Michael Wilson not only highlights spring through its produce, but also creates his cuisine with a kind of visceral, transportive energy to showcase the nature of the season and its ensuing eating habits.

When the sliding doors of Marguerite opened, and cool, lightly perfumed air brushed over my skin, I thought to myself: “This must be God-sent.” But the real salving effect comes from chef Michael Wilson’s contemporary culinary repertoire, which focuses on provenance and produce. Ornate little ...

21/07/2022

Relying on someone’s experience, expertise and academic qualifications isn’t enough when it comes to recruitment these days.

Relying on someone’s experience, expertise and academic qualifications isn’t enough when it comes to hiring these days. In fact, many companies like Deloitte, Citigroup and GIC administer personality tests to assess if the applicant is a suitable fit for the organisation.

21/07/2022

Otsaw aims to raise between US$50 million and US$80 million from the listing.

Otsaw Digital, a technology innovator in robotic technologies and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, has unveiled its global headquarters at JTC Space @ Tampines North. At the opening ceremony, guest of honour, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, reiterated Otsaw's vision and highligh...

05/07/2022

Every single asset class with the exception of commodities and to a certain extent, real estate, has been, pretty much, brutally decimated so far in 2022 including safe havens like gold and bonds.

Top Gun says old is the new cool and it is true so far because Warren Buffet got ribbed and derided for the past two Covid years on his views on meme stocks and Bitcoin (crypto) which was bleeding away last weekend.

29/06/2022

Forma is packed nightly, with a two-month-long waiting list. Considering the fact that the stylish trattoria just opened not too long ago, it nails the trifecta of a vibey location, food that is just as comforting as the atmosphere and a cult favourite: precisely prepared pastas.

Despite being shrouded away from the main thoroughfares, Forma is packed nightly, with at least a two-month-long waiting list. Considering the fact that the stylish trattoria just opened not too long ago, it nails the trifecta of a vibey location, food that is just as comforting as the atmosphere an...

06/06/2022

We have a new interest rate benchmark in Singapore. SORA will replace SOR and SIBOR, which will be phased out by mid-2023 and end-2024 respectively. A credit savvy friend informed us that his bank tried to pitch to him a new SORA loan to replace his SIBOR-based one. While other friends working on bond desks lament about the crazy funding rates they are getting which deviate from the overnight SORA.

We notice a new breed of pedestrians in the city; the ones important to our city’s financial markets, who made their way to Singapore’s shores from Hong Kong. We also have a new interest rate benchmark in Singapore.

30/05/2022

Theodoric Chew is quite the modern-day Renaissance man. At 26, the bespectacled entrepreneur has already dabbled in everything from gym equipment to apparel, led the marketing team at Tokyo-based travel start-up Voyagin and even created a content platform called Existgreat. His current venture, Intellect, may be his most ambitious yet—aimed at making a dent in the perceived stigma towards mental health and providing support in an accessible or preventative way.

Theodoric Chew is quite the modern-day Renaissance man. At 26, the bespectacled entrepreneur has already dabbled in everything from gym equipment to apparel, led the marketing team at Tokyo-based travel start-up Voyagin and even created a content platform called Existgreat.

30/05/2022

In the last few years, anything to do with wellness has been catnip for health-conscious consumers or those looking to improve their quality of life. One area of pursuit is prevention and Dr Edwin Ong, who opened RMDY Clinic in March this year, is hoping to catch the wave through holistic and integrative solutions that take into account lifestyle, dietary and medical considerations.

In the last few years, anything to do with wellness has been catnip for health-conscious consumers or those looking to improve their quality of life. One area of pursuit is prevention and Dr Edwin Ong, who opened RMDY Clinic in March this year, is hoping to catch the wave through holistic and integr...

20/05/2022

At 2-Michelin-starred La Grenouillère, the theatrics of the experience offer a glimpse into Alexandre Gauthier’s world of uninhibited cuisine. His artistic food endeavours are not limited to fixed courses and surprises await like sea urchin on brioche cube, butternut planks on raw langoustine with a pickled squash saffron-laced broth—keeping you on the edge of your seat.

“We are products of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it,” Rick Warren famously wrote in The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?. And when it comes to revitalising and updating family traditions so deeply rooted in hospitality, there’s no better paradigm than La Gr...

19/05/2022

The benchmark-setting model is set to be shipped to more than 50 countries around the world over the coming months.

Aston Martin DBX707, the world’s most powerful luxury SUV, has begun to roar off the assembly line at St Athan, Wales.

26/04/2022

When two-Michelin-starred The Greenhouse closed its doors in 2020, former head chef Alex Dilling knew that another gig was going to take a while. “When you’re used to doing this job, used to staying active, you have to find a way back into the kitchen,” says Dilling.

When two-Michelin-starred The Greenhouse closed its doors in 2020, former head chef Alex Dilling knew that another new restaurant opportunity was going to take a while. “When you’re used to doing this job, used to staying active, you have to find a way back into the kitchen,” says Dilling.

22/04/2022

The inflationary boom we are witnessing will undoubtedly put a dampener on the idea of children along with the potential recession as we note marriage rates declined sharply during the Great Depression.

A long-lasting consequence of the war, once we get past the disruptions, inflation, stagflation and recession to follow, would be the utter decimation of global birthrates, which has already fallen precipitously since Covid-19.

20/04/2022

Being an international leader means taking charge of your own personal development and consistently investing in yourself—be it acquiring more knowledge and learned skills to increase mental fitness and even improving self-awareness.

We often read about the ways to be a better leader or the characteristics of a great leader, but what if the first step to becoming one is to be more intentional? And that starts with a purposeful and sustained approach toward a common goal, where everyone is clear about…

05/04/2022

The all-new and all-electric Lotus Eletre is a striking and progressive Hyper-SUV—the first of a new breed of pure electric SUVs.

01/04/2022

This will be a light-hearted article on how we will be changing our lifestyles as well as portfolios, which will not be construed as investment advice of any sort unlike Bloomberg’s snobby op-ed entitled “Inflation Stings Most If You Earn Less Than $300K. Here’s How to Deal,” which has drawn flack from nearly every single respectable media outlet.

This will be a light-hearted article on how we will be changing our lifestyles as well as portfolios which will not be construed as investment advice of any sort unlike Bloomberg’s snobby op-ed entitled "Inflation Stings Most If You Earn Less Than $300K. Here’s How to Deal," which has drawn flac...

31/03/2022

Controlling your distractions will allow you to be more productive in the long run.

Traditionally, good time management is a hallmark of success in the workplace. While most of us try to stay on top of our calendar, there will inevitably be times when unexpected elements are thrown into the mix—which can affect our ability to be creative, productive and solve problems.

31/03/2022

"Recently, I was invited to a private island in the Maldives to participate in a week-long stay on this sandy and sun-kissed Eden. The impulsive escape from the first frost was reason enough, but it was a collaboration dinner between Sri Lankan-born chef Gaushan De Silva and Catalan chef, Paco Pérez, who boasts 5 Michelin stars, at the island’s fine dining establishment, Aragu Signature Restaurant, that made me jump on the first plane out."

Recently, I was invited to a private island in the Maldives to participate in a week-long stay on this sandy and sun-kissed Eden. The impulsive escape from the first frost was reason enough, but it was a collaboration dinner between Sri Lankan-born chef Gaushan De Silva and Catalan chef, Paco Pérez...

17/03/2022

The stylish, modern new eco-camp will feature six heated, cutting-edge bedroom ‘sky pods’ complete with expansive floor to ceiling windows commanding views of the dramatic landscape beyond.

Pioneers of luxury travel in Antarctica, White Desert, has announced details of their new camp, Echo, which will be launching in November 2022. Inspired by the seminal age of space exploration, Echo will provide exclusive access to the rarely seen interior of the Continent. The stylish, modern new e...

16/03/2022

What makes a restaurant par excellence? A completely original menu, unsurpassed service and victuals that inspire conversation. Located on the 65th floor of lebua at State Tower, Mezzaluna Restaurant, a two-Michelin-starred establishment helmed by chef Ryuki Kawasaki, investigates, challenges and pays homage to Japanese culinary traditions.

Located on the 65th floor of Lebua at State Tower, Mezzaluna, a two-Michelin-starred establishment helmed by chef Ryuki Kawasaki, investigates, challenges and pays homage to Japanese culinary traditions.

16/03/2022

It is the next-generation Internet.

With augmented reality platform Niantic raising US$300 million in November to create a “real-world metaverse,” it is only a matter of time before it upends our current reality. Here are five reasons why this next big technology platform matters.

14/03/2022

The sensible thing for us to do is to fortify the investment portfolio for stagflation which would be in commodities and hard assets that can weather rate hikes. Although we are not sure if real estate would be an ideal hedge.

21/02/2022

Despite Brexit and Covid-19, Vauxhall is set to be one of the hottest destinations for international buyers, who look for better places to live, work and play in central London.

Despite Brexit and Covid-19, Vauxhall is set to be one of the hottest destinations for international buyers, who look for better places to live, work and play in Central London.

17/02/2022

From the world’s first “digital fragrance” to a tennis pro auctioning her right arm, NFTs are getting crazier by the minute. It’s hard to say if outré fetches a higher price because taste is so subjective.

From the world's first “digital fragrance” to a tennis pro auctioning her right arm, NFTs are getting crazier by the minute.

16/02/2022

We're hearing of investors unable to get decent bids or bids at all for some of their bonds not just in Singapore. Market makers are holding back on loading up their books in the face of such uncertainty, which will lead to heightened volatility in even safe-haven government bond markets causing prices to whipsaw.

2022 and the Year of the Tiger is off to a rocky start with junk and government bonds both down some 4 per cent, investment grade bonds and stocks down some 5 per cent with oil leading commodity prices higher by some 20 per cent.

16/02/2022

Fresh off her latest collaboration with Louisa Parris, whose past clients include Gucci, Sephora and Penguin Books, we caught up with Favre to talk about her career, creative inspiration and developing her own unique style.

Readers of The New Yorker may have seen French graphic artist Malika Favre’s work—an iconic fuse of Pop and Op Art—on several of the magazine’s covers.

10/02/2022

Leave behind antiquated systems and ineffectual methods that no longer work, and start embracing a new way of looking and doing things.

This year, businesses are going to face more competition and challenges than ever before. If 2021 has taught us anything, it is that in order to be successful, we need to learn to co-exist with the pandemic. Leaders need to hold sway over the direction of the company, use resources…