REITs Symposium 2022 is back. Limited spaces for physical attendees!

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REITs Symposium is BACK! This year, it’s a MEGA-Hybrid event, which will take place at Suntec Exhibition Hall on 21 May and broadcasted LIVE simultaneously to online viewers! Do express your interest if you want to participate on-site, spaces are limited!

 

14 REITs will be sending their top management to speak at this event, including SG’s biggest REIT: Capitaland Integrated Commercial Trust, Ascendas REIT and many more! There will also be a panel discussion touching on the themes of sustainability, globalization, re-opening and ESG!

Although listed in Singapore, over 80% of S-REITs and property trusts (by both number and market capitalization) own properties outside Singapore across the world, including Asia Pacific, South Asia, Europe and USA. Out of all the S-REITs listed, close to 20 have real estate portfolios comprising entirely of overseas properties.

REITS Symposium 2022 Website
   

Jointly Organized By:

The formats include:
– Live Presentations and Interviews by REIT CEOs
– Lucky Draws ($88 Vouchers) for both on-site and online participants
– Panel Discussions

I will be the moderator for several of the Interviews with REIT CEOs, namely United Hampshire US REIT, BHG REIT, Elite Commercial REIT, Ascott Residence Trust and First REIT. The details can be found on the programme page here!

   

List of Participating REITs:

   

Panel Discussions:

 

The programme will also feature a panel discussion on the topic: REITs Outlook & Trends: Re-Opening Optimism, Inflation, Globalization, ESG and Sustainability, at 5.15pm.

 
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With optimism of the world re-opening and being on a pedestal of being truly global REIT hub, what does this all mean for S-REIT investors?

What can we look forward to from each of the S-REITs?

Will inflationary pressures be overshadowed by re-opening optimism?

What is the level of optimism we should hold for the future of REITs?

For this year’s REITs Symposium, join us as we invite the CEOs of selected S-REITs and multiple industry experts, to answer these pertinent questions.

Kenny Loh is an Associate Wealth Advisory Director  and REITs Specialist of Singapore’s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement – SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement

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Webinar: Personalizing your Investment Portfolio (while Navigating Rising Interest Rates & War)

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A quarter into 2022, we are experiencing significant market volatility due to rising interest rates and war; compounded by the on-going COVID pandemic. How should my investment portfolio look like during these times? Do view my webinar below (starting from my section, timestamps below) to learn more. 

 

Timestamps

Introduction (Kenny Loh) (1:12:34)

Personalizing your Diversified Investment Portfolio (1:13:51)

What you should consider when constructing your investment portfolio (1:14:15)

  1. Your Investment Objective
  2. Risk Profile
  3. Time Horizon
  4. Current Financial Situation
  5. Future Considerations
  6. Work Commitment
  7. Other Priorities

 

Identifying Suitable Asset Classes for you (1:19:47)

  • Higher Risk Higher Return vs Lower Risk Lower Return Asset Classes
  • Types of Asset Classes: Cash (Savings), Bonds, Real Estate, REITs, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Equities, Alternative Investments, Digital Currency.

 

An Overview on Available Investment Solutions (1:20:35)

  • How to Invest in these Asset Classes
  • Funds? ETFs? Unit Trusts? Cryptocurrency Funds?
  • Using SRS and CPFOA Funds, what can/should you invest in?

Selecting the Right Investment Products (1:23:16)

  • Investing: Do-It-Yourself method vs Advisory method

 

Examples on Investment Portfolio Allocation

Example 1: Portfolio for Aggressive Capital Growth (1:24:13)

  • High Risk, High Return

Performance of Non-Market Correlated Alternative Investment (1:25:45)

  • Digital Assets & Private Equity

Thematic Investing (1:27:28)

  • Investing in different sectors, different regions, different asset classes

 

Example 2: Portfolio for Dividend Payout (1:28:27)

  • Stable Dividend, Low Volatility

 

Sani Hamid and Kenny Loh: A Personalized Investment Advisory (1:29:47)

  • How our experience can help you create your Investment Portfolio
  • Advisor Assisted Investment Planning (1:32:20)
    • A. Advice on different Asset Classes, pros and cons of each (1:32:49)
    • B. Training you to not act on your emotions (Think: Despite the March 2020 crash, did the stock market recover?)
    • C. Why you shouldn’t ‘copy-and-paste’ other’s investment portfolios (1:34:00)
    • D. Ensuring non-correlation between asset classes (when one falls, the other doesn’t) (1:34:35)
    • E. Extensive Research and Investment Experience (1:35:17)

 

Outro (1:35:50)

  • How to contact me

 

A quarter into 2022, we are experiencing significant market volatility due to rising interest rates and war; compounded by the on-going COVID pandemic.

  • The markets seem to have bottomed out, or has it?
  • Should you stay out of the markets or should you buy?

We specially invited 2 expert practitioners to share with us their insights; to help us understand the latest issues, how they affect the markets, and what can we do regarding our portfolios.

  1. Sani Hamid (Director for Wealth Management, Financial Alliance)
  2. Kenny Loh (REITs & Portfolio Management Expert)

Bring your most pressing questions to ask Sani and Kenny. 

 

Kenny Loh is a Associate Wealth Advisory Director and REITs Specialist of Singapore’s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement – SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement
 
You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement – SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement
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Money & Me: Can S-REITs maintain its upswing from Q1?

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11 April 2022

Money and Me: Can S-REITs maintain its upswing from Q1?

Singapore REITs are poised to benefit from positive momentum as Singapore eases pandemic restrictions and border measures. But can they maintain the upswing? Michelle Martin gets an analysis from Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor.

 

Timestamps

0:20 Intro

1:28 Outlook on Office S-REITs with more returning to the office

4:49 Hospitality REITs were the strongest performers in the past month. What are the contributing factors?

7:00 6 REITs dropped in March, which are they and why?

  • Lendlease REIT Rights Issue and EC World REIT debt refinancing

9:04 Is the S-REIT market at fair value? Why is the S-REIT market still attractive

11:20 If geopolitical tensions ease (Real Estate as a safe haven), will money flow out of the REIT market? How would inflation affect utilities, maintenance costs and hence REIT distributions?

 

Listen to his previous market outlook interviews here:

2022

2021

2020

 

Kenny Loh is an Associate Wealth Advisory Director and REITs Specialist of Singapore’s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  

You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement – SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement

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