Increasingly, we are able to gain important personal finance knowledge by spending some time online – either visiting personal finance websites, such as the one you're currently on, watching videos, attending webinars, reading e-books and lots of other ways.
However, this doesn't take away the immense value of attending events in-person, where you get to listen to speakers explain their way of thinking, engage in Q&A sessions with specialists and communicate with other like-minded participants.
So here is a list of upcoming personal finance events you can attend to level yourself in 2021!
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Past Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
#1 Getting Started In Trading – How To Prime Yourself For achievement & Understand Pitfalls
Organised By: IG Asia
Date: 14 January 2021 (Tuesday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: IG Asia, MYP Centre Sky Garden, Level 21 (9 Battery Road, Singapore 044910)
Tickets: Free, but pre-registration is needed. (You can register via Eventbrite or IG Academy)
If you've always aspired to explore the world of trading but they are unsure of where to start, this beginners' workshop could be perfect for you. Conducted by Terence Tan, who is IG Asia's Head of Education and Business Development, in addition to a qualified Chartered Market Technician (CMT).
This workshop will introduce you to key concepts and tools for you get started with your own trading journey with confidence. You'll learn about Technical Analysis, how to interpret market data, pitfalls in trading to avid, and the way to create and execute a simple trading strategy using a newly-introduced trading product known as Knock-Outs.
#2 SPDR x Syfe: ETFs – Fact vs Fiction
Organised By: Syfe
Date: 14 January 2021 (Tuesday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Distrii Singapore, Level 2 Auditorium Space, Republic Plaza (9 Raffles Place, Singapore 048619)
Tickets: Free, but pre-registration is needed.
Ever since they were made popular, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been an important tool for investors all around the world. They offer instant diversification and liquidity at low cost, but some investors remain sceptical.
This ETF seminar is jointly-organised by Sfye, an Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) licensed digital wealth manager that uses a proprietary risk-based investment approach, and SPDR, the issuer of Singapore's most popular ETF, the SPDR Straits Times Index ETF.
Hear from Syfe CEO Dhruv Arora and SPDR V . p . Mun Fai Cheong, who will share what ETFs provide to investors like you and me, how to go about developing a profitable ETF portfolio (including fixed-income ETFs), in addition to debunk some of the most widely-held ETF myths.
#3 FSM Invest Expo 2021
Organised By: Fundsupermart
Date: 18 January 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 10am to 6pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Hall 403 (Singapore 039593)
Tickets: Registration is free of charge.
FSM Invest Expo 2021 is Fundsupermart's annual flagship event aimed at helping new and veteran investors alike acquire the knowledge and skills to succeed in the global markets.
With the theme of “INVESTING, Fundamentally”, this year's event packs an exciting lineup of speakers across multiple learning zones alongside the primary stage. Topics include macro perspectives on what 2021 will bring to global markets, as well as experts who cover specific investment instruments you can use in your investment portfolio.
#4 The Future Of Your CPF In 2021
Organised By: Endowus
Date: 20 January 2021 (Monday)
Time: 6pm to eight.30pm
Venue: SGX Auditorium, 2 Shenton Way (Singapore 068804)
Tickets: Free, but pre-registration is required.
Join Endowus' Chief Investment Officer Samuel Rhee and guests Kenneth Lou (CEO of Seedly), Loo Cheng Chuan (Founder of the 1M65 Movement) and Lyndon Wong (Founder of Theory of Constraints) because they share their market outlook for 2021 and what it means for Singaporeans.
#5 StashAway Academy: What's Your Operating plan B?
Organised By: StashAway
Date: 22 January 2021 (Wednesday)
Time: 7pm to 8.30pm
Venue: 105 Cecil Street, The Octagon, Level 14 (Singapore 069534)
Tickets: Free, but pre-registration is required.
Organised by robo-advisor platform StashAway, this event covers financial planning from the perspective of being prepared financially for emergencies and contingencies in life, such as getting into debt and bankruptcy.
StashAway CEO, Michelle Ferrario and Head of Partnerships Philipp Muedder will be sharing insights on how how to think about financial planning from the risk-management perspective, as well as how to use estate planning and trusts as a practical way of safeguarding your loved ones.
Upcoming Events
#1 Easily Invest In Singapore's Real Estate
Organised By: Syfe Connect
Date: 5 February 2021 (Monday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: Distrii Singapore, 9 Raffles Place, Level 2 Auditorium Space, Republic Plaza Singapore (048619)
Tickets: Free. You can register here.
REITs are known to be a good way to enjoy the rewards of real estate investing without the inconveniences and cost resolve for buying property. Take a peek into Syfe's newest REITs portfolio which includes the best of Singapore REITs, SGD-denominated REITs with no foreign currency exposure, and REITs which generate income with high dividend yield.
The workshop aims to show you how to invest in real estate quickly, without having to invest huge amounts of cash and time while you would have to. Speakers from SGX and Nikko AM is going to be there, along with Dollars and Sense who definitely are moderating the event.
The exclusive event is limited to 120 attendees and attendees reach enjoy networking opportunities along with learning about Real Estate investing from experts.
#2 #Adulting: How you can Save Your Money & Budget
Organised By: General Assembly
Date: 5 February 2021 (Wednesday)
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Venue: 79 Anson Road, Level 23 Lounge.
Tickets: Free. You can register here if you are interested.
Budgeting is definitely an often overlooked aspect of financial planning that may become a great tool for reaching financial goals. Join personal finance pros who will share their best methods and tips to budgeting that will help you unlock your individual financial freedom.
These include common challenges, suggestions about how you can maintain your budget and useful resources that may help you become financially savvy.
#3 Planning Your Retirement With CPF
Organised By: CPF
Date: 10 February 2021 (Monday)
Time: 7:15pm to 9pm
Venue: Lifelong Learning Institute, 11 Eunos Road 8, Lecture Theatre Level 2, Singapore 408601.
Tickets: Free. Register here if you're interested.
Turning 55 holds another meaning when you're a CPF account holder. Just how much can you withdraw from your CPF? What is CPF Life? And what should you factor to your decision-making when it comes to outstanding housing loans (if any), and monthly payouts you need to receive from age 65?
Find out the answers to these questions, and much more about CPF rules from experts. Seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
#4 Financing Your Child's Local Tertiary Education
Organised By: CPF
Date: 20 February 2021 (Monday)
Time: 7:30pm to 9pm
Venue: Conference Room Level 11, 238B Thomson Road, Tower B, Novena Square Singapore 307685
Tickets: Free. You can register here if you are interested.
If your son or daughter is enrolling into a local polytechnic or university, you may be overwhelmed and confused about which financing option you need to go for. This talk is perfect for you or your child to learn and pick up advice on education loans and financing options for their tuition fees.
Seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
#5 Singapore Budget
Organised By: Ministry of Finance
Date: 18 February 2021 (Tuesday)
Time: TBA.
Venue: None.
Tickets: Not ticketed. You are able to catch the Singapore Budget on free-to-air television, or live streams on news sites like the Straits Times or Channel News Asia. Budget-related content and updates can also be found on MOF's website and social networking.
#6 Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2021
Organised By: Seedly
Date: 7 March 2021 (Saturday)
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Halls 405, 406 (Singapore 039593)
Tickets: $40 to $88. Currently sold out, but you can join the waiting list or stay-tuned to Seedly for giveaways.
On the heels of their immensely successful Seedly Personal Finance Festival this past year, Seedly is back with more seats, more speakers, more sponsors, and much more swag!
Attendees can look forward to an action-packed line-up of speakers from Seedly, 99.co, The Woke Salaryman, 1M65, The MileLion, SG BudgetBabe, Providend, Dr Wealth, The 5th Person, ProButterfly, Engage & Grow, and DollarsAndSense's own Timothy Ho, covering a range of topics from investments, property, insurance, career and CPF.
