8 Personal Finance Events in Singapore You Have to Attend in 2020
It’s 2020.
Have you fulfilled last year’s personal finance resolutions?
If this is you:
…then you’ll definitely want to make 2020 YOUR YEAR!
And you can start by attending personal finance events in 2020 to help boost your personal finance growth!
Some are paid.
Some are free.
But they’re all worth YOUR consideration!
Let’s find out what 2020 has in store…
TL;DR: Personal Finance Events to Attend to Level Up This 2020
Want to get a headstart on your personal finances, then mark these events in your calendar!
| Event | Organised By | Topics | Date | Time | Location | Free? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Outlook 2020 | PhillipCapital | Investments | 10 January 2020 (Friday) | 12:30pm to 1:30pm | Phillip Investor Centre, Toa Payoh | Yes |
| StashAway's Market Outlook 2020 | Stashaway | Investments | 14 January 2020 (Tuesday) | 7pm to 8:30pm | The Octagon, 105 Cecil Street, Level 14 | Yes |
| FSM INVEST Expo 2020 | FSMOne | Investments Insurance Estate Planning | 18 January 2020 (Saturday) | 10am to 6pm | Suntec Convention Centre (Hall 403) | Yes |
| Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2020 | Seedly | Investments Property Insurance Career CPF | 7 March 2020 (Saturday) | 9am to 6pm | Suntec Convention Centre (Hall 405 & 406) | No |
| SIAS Market Outlook & Stock Picks | SIAS | Investments | TBC (usually end Jan) | TBC | TBC | No |
| REITs Symposium 2020 | ShareInvestor | REITs | TBC (usually in May) | TBC | TBC | No |
| INVEST Fair | ShareInvestor | Investments | TBC (usually in mid-year) | TBC | TBC | Yes |
| SGX Academy | SGX | Investments | Throughout the year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
PhillipCapital’s Market Outlook 2020
What Is PhillipCapital’s Market Outlook 2020 About?
With so much uncertainty surrounding the market after key global events, rumours of a sluggish economy, and a potential recession on the horizon, it’ll be good to listen to different perspectives regarding what the market will bring as well as what sectors to look out for in 2020.
Start your year right with perspectives shared by PhillipCapital’s panel of experts.
Note: PhillipCapital holds many different events and seminars throughout the year. The annual Market Outlook is just one of the few.
Where and When Is PhillipCapital’s Market Outlook 2020 Happening?
- Date: 10 January 2020 (Friday)
- Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm
- Where: Phillip Investor Centre, Toa Payoh
- Ticket Price: FREE
StashAway’s Market Outlook 2020
What Is StashAway’s Market Outlook 2020 About?
Find out what are StashAway’s outlook and tips for investors in the new year.
Get insights on how to position your investment portfolio and what you can do to better ensure that you are ready for whatever the markets might throw at you.
Where and When Is StashAway’s Market Outlook 2020 Happening?
- Date: 14 January 2020 (Tuesday)
- Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
- Where: The Octagon, 105 Cecil Street, Level 14
- Ticket Price: FREE
FSM Invest Expo 2020
What Is FSM Invest Expo 2020 About?
FSM Invest Expo is FSM’s annual flagship event that caters to newbies who want to start investing, as well as savvy investors who want to find out what investment products they should look at in the new year.
If you want to:
- gain insights into the forces that are shaping the global markets
- understand the principles of portfolio construction
- learn the basics of investing
- get an in-depth look at the variety of useful investment products and services on the FSMOne platform
then this is the event for you.
Where and When Is FSM Invest Expo 2020 Happening?
- Date: 18 January 2020 (Saturday)
- Time: 10am to 6pm
- Where: Suntec Convention Centre (Hall 403)
- Ticket Price: FREE
Bonus: Ask Your Investment Related Question and Stand a Chance to Win a $50 CapitaLand Voucher
As a run-up to the event, experts from FSMOne and the Seedly Investment Community will be on hand to answer any question you have about investing!
There will be several panel discussions that day so your question might be featured!
You can even stand a chance to win a $50 CapitaLand voucher if you ask the most insightful question about:
- The fundamentals of investing
- The fundamentals of the various markets and sectors globally
Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2020
What Is Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2020 About?
Full disclaimer: shameless plug here!
Seedly is back again with Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2020, Singapore’s largest personal finance festival where you can learn to take control of your personal finances in one day!
There will be discussion panels, fireside chats, talks, and workshops on various topics like:
- Investment (Stocks, REITs, Alternative Instruments)
- Property
- Insurance
- Career
- CPF, and more!
All of these will be presented in an actionable and simple manner by experts, industry titans, and leaders from Singapore’s personal finance space.
Where and When Is Seedly Personal Finance Festival 2020 Happening?
- Date: 7 March 2020 (Saturday)
- Time: 9am – 6pm
- Where: Suntec Convention Centre (Hall 405 & 406)
- Ticket Price: $29 to $44 with promo code (U.P. $58 to $88)
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SIAS Market Outlook & Stock Picks
What Is SIAS Market Outlook & Stock Picks About?
Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) is a non-profit organisation which aims to educate, engage and empower the investment community.
As part of their Investor Education Programme, they hold a wide range of investment-related programmes throughout the year and most of them are FREE!
Despite the uncertainties brought about by global issues such as the US-China trade wars, slower global growth, and political risks. Some of the best investment opportunities can be found amidst this noise. Find out how to sieve through the noise and make a calculated investment towards your future.
Where and When Is SIAS Market Outlook & Stock Picks Happening?
- Date: TBC (usually end January)
- Time: TBC
- Where: TBC
- Ticket Price: TBC (Note: 2019 prices range from $10 to $15)
REITs Symposium
What Is REITs Symposium About?
Always wanted to invest REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)?
Already invested but want to find out which REITs are worth looking at?
Then you’ll want to attend REITs Symposium — jointly organised by ShareInvestor and REIT Association Singapore.
At the event, you’ll find more than 75% of Singapore’s REITs represented, and it’s the perfect platform to interact with REIT managers and exhibitors from the industry.
Even if you’re new to REITs, there’ll be content on REITs 101 and the opportunity to raise questions during panel discussions!
Where and When Is REITs Symposium Happening?
- Date: TBC (usually a Saturday in Mid-May)
- Time: TBC
- Where: TBC
- Ticket Price: TBC (Note: 2019 prices range from $15 to $24)
INVEST Fair
This year will be the 14th iteration of ShareInvestor’s annual flagship event: INVEST Fair.
Looking at this list which I’ve curated, it will be one of the largest investment events in Singapore which feature speakers, industry experts, and investors in the region.
There will also be activities to introduce new financial products, instruments, and insights to both local and regional markets.
Where and When Is INVEST FAIR Happening?
- Date & Time: TBC (usually over a weekend in mid-year)
- Where: TBC
- Ticket Price: Free
SGX Academy
What Is SGX Academy About?
SGX Academy offers a whole slew of investment-related seminars and classes for newbies who are just starting out, to more advanced stuff for seasoned investors.
Most of their beginner courses are usually free, but there are some introductory courses which you’ll have to pay for.
The good news is you can usually use your SkillsFuture credits to pay for them.
I’m signed up for their newsletter which gives me regular updates on new seminars and classes.
So if I see any that I’m interested, I’ll be able to register and attend them!
Where and When Is SGX Academy Happening?
- Date & Time: varies (throughout the year)
- Where: varies
- Ticket Price: Varies
