In recent years, global structural shifts, persistent economic turbulence, a series of international shocks and crises, and the continued impact of digitalisation have accelerated the pace of change. We wanted to find out if, and how, the changing investment landscape has affected the attitudes, behaviours and expectations of investors like you, and if you have found the investment path to be challenging.

Some of the insights from the ‘Rethinking Investing’ report highlights some anticipated findings: the need for careful planning for a comfortable retirement given that relying solely on CPF is inadequate (a topic we covered in our previous special report), concern of inflation, and the growing role of technology in managing finances.

The report also brings to light several encouraging revelations. The investors we surveyed have largely stood firm in the face of market uncertainties, maintaining their focus on their financial goals. If anything, the bite of inflation has nudged many to embrace risks with a broader, long-term view, accepting the possibility of some short-term setbacks. Balancing a wariness of loss and the need take risks, they’ve also acknowledged the need to gain financial literacy, stay nimble and assume responsibility of their investment journeys.

Overall, our findings do not just reflect an evolving investment landscape; it reveals a positive shift in the investor mindset as well to navigate the new financial realities.