CPF will be holding a talk to cover some common issues that people reaching the age of 55 have with regards to their CPF and retirement.

• How much of my CPF savings can I withdraw when I reach 55?
• How do I build up my retirement savings? (In my opinion, this question might be too late to be asked at age 55)
• What about the CPF savings I have used for property, investment or education?

If you would like to know the answers to these questions and learn more about CPF rules applicable to you from age 55, join them at this complimentary talk specially designed to help prepare you when you turn 55.

Date : 23 Feb 2010
Time : 7:00 pm sharp to 8:30 pm (Light refreshments served from 6:15 pm)
Venue : 6 Shenton Way, DBS Building Tower 1, DBS Auditorium, Level 3, Singapore 068809
Closing Date for Registration : 22 Feb 2010

Click here to register.

There are two upcoming events this week on the market outlook for 2010 and investor education.

What And Where To Invest 2010 Seminar
Organised by Fundsupermart

Date: 28th Jan 2010 (Thursday)
Venue: Suntec Convention Centre Ballroom 1-3, Level 2
Time: 7-9pm

Topics:

Brazil: Faster, Higher, Stronger
Simon Godfrey, Investment Specialist, Emerging Markets Group
Fortis Investments BNP Paribas Investment Partners

Asia Property Outlook 2010: Commercial vs. Residential Property
Frankie Lee, Head of Property Equities, AsiaHenderson
Global Investors (Singapore) Limited

Rise of the Emerging Markets – Leading Global Growth in 2010
Betty Pestiaux, European Product Specialist
ING Investment Management Asia Pacific (Singapore) Ltd

Opportunities Still Exist in Bonds
Peter S. Sengelmann, Product Specialist
Western Asset Management Company Pte Ltd (an affiliate of Legg Mason Inc.)

Into 2010, Sweet or Sour?
Robert Rountree, Head of Investment Marketing
Prudential Asset Management (Singapore) Ltd

Click here to register

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2010 Invest Outlook Seminar
Organised by ShareInvestor

Date: 30th Jan 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: ROCK Auditorium, 3 Temasek Boulevard #03-063/065, Suntec City Mall
Time: 9am-1pm

Sneak Peek 2010 – Market “Up”look or “Down”look?
Terence Wong, Senior Vice President / Co-Head of Research
DMG & Partners Securities

Trading Profitably with Options
David Henson, Operations Manager
optionsXpress

Building Your Investment Portfolio with ETF
Christine Huang, Vice President, Lyxor ETF
Société Générale Group

Warrants: Maximising Your Potential Returns
Jamie Chung, Warrant Sales & Trading
Macquarie

Click here to register

CPF will be organising a talk to provide more information on CPF Life.

• What is CPF LIFE?
• Who can join CPF LIFE?
• How does CPF LIFE work?

If you would like to know the answers to these questions and learn more about CPF LIFE, join us at this complimentary talk specially designed to help you understand how to get a monthly income for life.

Date : 26 Jan 2010
Time : 7:00 pm sharp to 8:30 pm (Light refreshments served from 6:15 pm)
Venue : 6 Shenton Way, DBS Building Tower 1, DBS Auditorium, Level 3, Singapore 068809
Closing Date for Registration : 22 Jan 2010

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Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) and MoneySENSE will be organising a workshop to help you find out more about how to choose your mortgage plan and make wise investment decisions. Get practical tips from financial experts from SIAS on how you can manage your money wisely.

Date: 9/1/2010
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: SGX Auditorium, 2 Shenton Way, 2nd Level, SGX Centre 1

Programme Highlights:

• How does your mortgage fits into your financial plan and current mortgage trends
• Understanding the mechanics of a home loan – how the bank thinks in assessing a loan
• Understanding the investment process, risks & returns, asset allocation
• Understanding different investment instruments in investment portfolios
• Understanding your risk profile and suitability of different kinds of investment

Registration fee: $35 per person or $60 per couple

To register, click here. For couple registration, call SIAS at 6227 2683.

SGX will be holding a seminar this Saturday on how you can start an exciting career as a professional futures trader. If you are considering becoming a full-time trader, here is a good opportunity to hear from SGX’s Certified Trainers Leonard (LED) and Tom (YCK).

I have attended one of YCK’s talk before and I liked his candid and practical style of presentation which was not filled with the typical hype you will encounter in a lot of these “trading seminar previews”.

Programme Highlights:

• Introduction to futures trading
• Myths and facts of the futures market
• Life as a professional trader
• Realities and elements of successful professional trading
• Sharing of trading techniques and decision support tools
• Preview on SGX Academy Professional Courses
• Technical Analysis for the Professional Trader (Intermediate Level)
• Advanced Trading Analysis with Interactive Trading and Professional Mentoring (Advanced level)

Who should attend:

• Existing traders who are looking to enhance their trading skills
• Saavy retail investors who are keen to take the next step and make futures trading as a career
• Current working professionals who are keen to explore futures trading as a career

Date : 19 Dec 09 (Sat)

Time : 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue : SGX Auditorim (Level 2)
Fee : S$ 0

Level : Intermediate

For more information, call 63275438 or email to register@sgxacademy.com