SGX Investor Day 2010 will be held this Saturday. It comprises an interactive exhibition and a series of talks by industry experts.

Date: 28th August 2010 (Saturday)

Time:  1200hrs to 2100 hrs

Venue:  Suntec Convention Centre Level 2 Ballroom 1 and 3

Learn how:

• to achieve your investment goals using SGX products
• to trade beyond stocks
• to identify the most suitable SGX product for capital gains or yield income

Talks from 1330hrs with seats allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

1.30 pm – Welcome Address
Mr Magnus Böcker, CEO, Singapore Exchange

1.45 pm – Where Do We Go From Here?

Global markets and economies recently went through a dive on the back of the European sovereign debt issue. While this issue has receded somewhat, another issue has surfaced. And this is the fear of a double dip recession in the US economy. Is this a false alarm? Hear from economist Dr Tan Kee Wee who will tell you the various scenarios we all face.

Guest Speaker: Dr Tan Kee Wee, Independent Economist and Presenter of MediaCorp Radio 938LIVE’s ‘Money Talks’

2.30 pm – Beyond Volatility : Opportunities in Asia

As the fiscal positions of many European economies go under scrutiny one by one, and uncertainties cloud around the global growth trajectory, 3Q10 will likely present an inflection point. Buying opportunities will present once confidence drops to its lowest in the quarter. Cyclicals bear the brunt of earnings downgrades while Consumer sectors will be lifted by robust domestic economies, lower interest rates and oil prices. Opportunities are in Asia as focus switch to domestic demand theme in 2H10. Find out from Joanne Goh how to identify and tap on these bountiful opportunities.

Guest Speaker: Ms Joanne Goh, Regional Equity Strategist, Group Research, DBS Bank

3.15 pm – Broaden Your Investment Portfolio. Trade Beyond Stocks

To most people, SGX is a platform for trading stocks. But do you know that you can build a diversified portfolio using financial instruments listed on SGX? Find out from Elgin Ting how this can be done using ETFs, REITs and Structured Warrants.

Mr Elgin Ting, Vice President, Securities, Singapore Exchange

ETFs are one of the instruments that investors can use to diversify their investment portfolio.

In recent years, ETF’s popularity has surged because of their liquidity, low cost and transparency.

In this sharing session organised by iFast, the speakers will explore the global recovery story, why and how to participate in markets using ETFs, in addition to unit trusts.

Date : 27th August 2010 (Friday)
Time : 6.30pm (Registration)
Venue : SGX Centre 1, 2 Shenton Way, SGX Auditorium, Singapore 068804
Level 1 (Registration Booth)
Level 2 (Seminar Room)

To register, please SMS 83647133 by 25th August 2010 in the following format:

ETF Name NRIC

For example: ETF JamesLim S1234567A

Seats are limited and available only on a first come first served basis.

Session Outline

6.30 – 7.30pm Registration and Light Refreshment

7.30 – 7.50pm Expected New Highs In Corporate Earnings – New Highs In Stock Markets Too?
Lim Chung Chun, CEO, iFAST Financial Pte Ltd

7.50 – 8.10pm Growth of ETFs Around the World
Andrew Ler, Senior Vice President, Securities, SGX

8.10 – 8.30pm Accessing China ‘A’ Shares Through ETFs; One of The Best Times To Invest
Eddy Wong, Research Manager, iFAST Financial (HK) Limited

8.30 – 8.50pm Asset Allocation – How ETFs Can Enhance Your Portfolio
Jack Chin, Investment Planning Manager, iFAST Financial Pte Ltd

The government has re-affirmed its stand that they will not allow parents to use their CPF for their children’s overseas education. It fears that the parents will be left with little retirement funds should their children not pay back their parents.

Currently, CPF members can use up to 40 per cent of their Ordinary accounts to pay for their children’s education in local tertiary institutions only.

No CPF for Studies Abroad (Straits Times)

It was reported in Today’s newspaper that Profitable Group, a company providing UK land investment opportunities, was being investigated by CAD.

CAD Steps into Profitable Group Case (Today Online)

The office of  Profitable Group (Plots) was closed when Today visited it yesterday.

The police declined any comments when asked.

Rumors of a raid by CAD were also circulated on the Hardwarezone forum. In the forum, investors who were not paid their proceeds on an investment opportunity called Boron were discussing methods on how to recover their money. Boron is a fuel addictive product and investors were supposed to get a 12.5% returns in a period of 6 months when they invested.

Another investment that was mentioned was called AAA.

Many of these investors could now be left high and dry.

Additional Roporting:

CAD Investigates The Profitable Group (Lianhe Zaobao)

Profitable Plots in CAD probe (Straits Times)

Obsessive gambling is a compulsion that can break up families.

For those who gamble, be careful – very careful.

Do not let what you work hard for disappear from you in the blink of an eye.

Local businessman loses $26m at RWS casino over 3 days (Today)