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03/06/2026

"Is this line of work, still really something you want to do?" - Joyce, Client Adviser at Providend

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWoXwMbiADU

02/06/2026

In today’s world of financial misinformation, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to find reliable answers on important topics. At Providend, we are committed to being your trusted adviser, offering a safe pair of hands and a second set of eyes to help you steer clear of costly financial mistakes.

As Southeast Asia’s leading fee-only wealth advisory firm, our wealth management philosophy of making ikigai decisions before money decisions, has been shaped by decades of experience navigating financial markets through numerous crises.

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01/06/2026

Legacy Insights is a new podcast series by Providend that explores what it truly takes to plan a meaningful and lasting legacy, beyond just writing a will, or engaging with a corporate trustee.

In this episode, our CEO, Christopher and Soo Chye discuss a deeply personal but often overlooked aspect of legacy planning, how giving can shape family values and leave a legacy beyond wealth.

Listen to the episode here: https://providend.com/legacy-planning-and-philanthropy-what-are-you-really-passing-down/

In managing over S$1.7 billion of our clients’ hard-earned assets, Providend believes legacy planning goes beyond wealth plans or legal documents. Learn why legacy planning needs both a wealth adviser and a lawyer: https://providend.com/why-legacy-planning-needs-wealth-adviser-lawyer/

31/05/2026

“Are younger workers too sensitive, or simply prioritising their mental well-being?” - Helen, Senior Executive of Media Production

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9vZaslwpk8

29/05/2026

“This retirement strategy looks convincing on paper. That’s the danger.”

As the leading fee-only wealth advisory firm in Southeast Asia, our Founder and CEO Christopher's latest Business Times article discusses why retirement strategies involving ILPs may appear compelling on paper, but could be dangerous if not carefully scrutinised.

Read the article here: https://providend.com/the-retirement-advice-that-worries-me-most-right-now/

Through deep conversations with our advisers, you will gain clarity on what matters most in life and what needs to be done to live a good life, both financially and non-financially. Learn more in this article 'ILPs: The Welcome Bonus That Costs You More Than You Think' here: https://providend.com/ilps-the-welcome-bonus-that-costs-you-more-than-you-think/

One morning recently, while I was having breakfast at a hawker centre near my office, an insurance agent approached me and asked whether I had planned for my retirement. I told him politely that I was in the wealth management profession, was investment-savvy, and had planned for my retirement. He pr...

28/05/2026

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28/05/2026

"Should the real relationship test be ‘what’s your love language?’ or ‘how do you spend your money?’”

In this podcast episode, Kate and Helen share their perspectives on finances in relationships over Ton Coffee near our office. Money is thread that’s woven into every aspect of life and in a relationship, and there is no avoiding the conversation.

Watch this video to learn more: https://youtu.be/xO2NGz0xkh4

Through deep conversations with our advisers, you will gain clarity on what matters most in life and what needs to be done to live a good life, both financially and non-financially. Learn 'How to Make Life Decisions' in this article by our CEO Christopher here: https://providend.com/how-to-make-life-decisions/

"Young people are so carefree!”, but is it true? In this series ‘Snack for Thought’, we dive into real conversations on the money and life issues young adult...

27/05/2026

“What do hiring managers actually think when they see frequent job changes?” - Kate, Executive, Community and Events

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9vZaslwpk8

27/05/2026

To all our Muslim friends, here's wishing you a blessed and joyous Hari Raya Haji filled with peace, love and harmony with your loved ones!

26/05/2026

“There is a need to keep in mind that, today, quantum computing does not yet exist commercially, so these companies do not yet have actual revenue streams or cash flow.”

Having navigated multiple market crises since 2001, our Head of Investment, Chye Hsern, was live on MONEY FM 89.3 to share his insights on quantum as an emerging investment theme, record-high S&P 500 profit margins, the Asian tech rally led by Korea and Samsung Electronics, and whether Singapore’s recent safe-haven market rally may be losing steam.

Listen to this interview and share it with a friend: https://omny.fm/shows/moneyfm-midday-show/money-and-me-quantum-computing-as-a-theme-samsung-s-trillion-dollar-moment-the-sti-at-the-5000-mark

At Providend, we believe it is more important to look at the reliability and sufficiency of your investment returns to meet your non-negotiable ikigai goals and life events. Learn more by reading our investment eBook titled "A More Reliable Way to Get Enough Investment Returns: Even During Times of Market Uncertainty": https://providend.com/publications/

Could quantum computing become the next AI - or is Wall Street already getting ahead of itself? Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, this episode explores whether quantum computing could become the next transformational technology theme after fresh....