Ascenta Blog

April 15, 2025

Breaking news: How successful investors avoid getting caught up in the 24/7 news cycle

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April 15, 2025

Why the UK banned commission on investment accounts and how the switch to fee-based planning continues to benefit you

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April 15, 2025

Why life goals are crucial when plotting your financial plan

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March 13, 2025

Fees v commission: How financial advisers are paid in Singapore and why Ascenta embrace transparency

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March 13, 2025

Why thinking of your retirement as your third act can lead to happiness and success

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March 13, 2025

Taking these 4 practical steps today could help you achieve your desired retirement lifestyle

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February 10, 2025

5 luxury hotels in South East Asia for your next weekend getaway or vacation

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February 10, 2025

Why knowing what you’re investing for can help you make smarter financial decisions

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February 10, 2025

Too little, too late? Rachel Reeves says she will relax UK non-dom tax regime

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January 16, 2025

3 reasons investors should prepare to embrace volatility in 2025

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January 16, 2025

What could the Year of the Snake bring for your finances?

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January 16, 2025

3 simple yet effective financial habits that could help you make 2025 your most successful year yet

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January 2, 2025

Guest blog: Teaching kids about the stock market: Simple lessons with McDonald's and Lego by Will Rainey

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December 9, 2024

5 financial new year resolutions to set for 2025 and how your planner can help you stick to them

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December 9, 2024

Focus on what you can control: Why investment contributions matter more than returns

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December 9, 2024

How might stock markets perform during Donald Trump’s second term as president of the US, and what could it mean for your investments?

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November 7, 2024

5 lovely Christmas traditions to enjoy in Singapore

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November 7, 2024

How can you prepare for what the stock market might have in store in 2025?

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November 7, 2024

What can the world’s greatest mountain climbers teach you about creating an effective financial plan?

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October 30, 2024

Your Autumn Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

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October 10, 2024

How could reinvesting dividends help you to grow your wealth and work towards your long-term goals?

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October 10, 2024

5 practical steps to take today if you plan to retire in 2025

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October 10, 2024

How much money do you need to be happy, and how can your financial planner help?

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September 9, 2024

5 non-financial questions to ask yourself if you’re an expat thinking of moving back home

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September 9, 2024

What can Rupert Murdoch’s legal battle with his children teach you about effective succession planning?

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September 9, 2024

A global share sell-off occurred at the start of August. Here’s what it could mean for your investments

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August 6, 2024

What’s the most suitable way to leave a meaningful legacy for loved ones as an expat?

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August 6, 2024

Scam victims lost $651.8 million in 2023. Discover the 5 most common scams to watch out for in Singapore to protect your wealth

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August 6, 2024

What are the top risks that could affect the stock market in 2024, and how can you navigate them as an investor?

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July 8, 2024

The link between emotional resilience and financial wellbeing – and how you can improve yours

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July 8, 2024

How could you ensure you invest in the next star player of the stock market?

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July 8, 2024

Could you be closer to achieving your retirement goals than you thought?

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June 26, 2024

What the 2024 general election could mean for your finances

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June 3, 2024

Social media could be negatively affecting your financial wellbeing. Here's how to protect yourself

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June 3, 2024

How can your planner help you to enjoy retirement and avoid running out of money later on?

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June 3, 2024

How rethinking diversification could help you to build a more effective portfolio

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May 9, 2024

Celebrate Vesak Day by visiting these 5 stunning temples in Singapore

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May 9, 2024

How organising your financial documents could create clarity and help you to make better decisions

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May 9, 2024

Is learning how to pay attention to the right things the most important skill for investors?

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April 11, 2024

3 ancient hunter-gatherer traits that could affect your investment decisions and how to manage them

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April 11, 2024

3 practical ways to cut through the noise and make sensible investing decisions this election season

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April 11, 2024

Central banks around the world could start cutting interest rates in 2024. Here’s how this might affect your wealth

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March 6, 2024

Why caution coupled with optimism could be the most helpful approach to building an effective financial plan

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March 6, 2024

Why it’s vital to take specialist financial advice if you’re an expat thinking of moving back to your home country

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March 6, 2024

Despite a surge in value, here’s why you might not want the “Magnificent Seven” to take up too much of your portfolio

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March 6, 2024

All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget

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March 6, 2024

Your Spring Budget update 2024 – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

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February 6, 2024

5 children’s books to help your little ones learn about money this World Book Day

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February 6, 2024

10 important responsibilities to be aware of if someone asks you to be an executor of their will

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February 6, 2024

Why it pays to remain optimistic, even during market uncertainty

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January 9, 2024

4 excellent reasons to involve your parents in your financial plan

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January 9, 2024

Why January is the perfect time for a financial health check if you’re an expat in Singapore

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January 9, 2024

Why are market predictions so unreliable, and what can you focus on instead?

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December 7, 2023

10 fascinating new year traditions from around the world

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December 7, 2023

Have you made provisions for your “digital legacy”?

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December 7, 2023

5 helpful lessons you can learn from investing sage Charlie Munger

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November 22, 2023

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement

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November 3, 2023

6 lovely ways to celebrate the Christmas period in Singapore

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November 3, 2023

How adopting a mindset for success could help you manage stock market uncertainty

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November 3, 2023

What can ancient philosophers teach you about the concept of having “enough”?

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October 11, 2023

Want to achieve your investment goals faster? Start by tracking your finances

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October 11, 2023

Should your adult children join your financial planning meetings?

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October 11, 2023

5 common retirement planning regrets and how you can avoid them

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September 13, 2023

Have you made space for happiness in your financial plan?

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September 13, 2023

Could a fresh perspective on the stock market help you to achieve your goals?

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September 13, 2023

5 common financial mistakes to avoid as an expat in Singapore

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August 9, 2023

6 famous people who prove that retirement is an opportunity to start afresh

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August 9, 2023

Why are financial habits so key during times of high interest rates?

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August 9, 2023

The top challenge to overcome in the early years of investing

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July 11, 2023

10 luxury hotels to add to your travel bucket list

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July 11, 2023

Revealed: the true cost of letting emotions guide your financial decision-making

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July 11, 2023

3 important investing lessons from the first half of 2023

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June 6, 2023

3 practical ways to decide how you’d really like to spend your retirement

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June 6, 2023

Are you putting your wealth at risk by investing in the latest hype cycle?

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June 6, 2023

3 of the most costly investing mistakes, and how you can avoid them

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May 9, 2023

7 easy and effective ways to stay fit and healthy into old age

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May 9, 2023

7 useful questions that could help you to achieve your financial goals

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May 9, 2023

4 practical ways to stop recency bias from sabotaging your wealth

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April 12, 2023

The 2 most common mistakes investors make during times of uncertainty

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April 12, 2023

3 reassuring reasons to stay invested in the stock market during market volatility

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April 12, 2023

Credit Suisse takeover: what really happened, and could it affect your investments?

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March 15, 2023

All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget

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March 15, 2023

Your spring Budget update 2023 – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

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March 9, 2023

10 habits of the world’s happiest people

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March 9, 2023

5 wonderful ways to improve your financial wellbeing in 2023

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March 9, 2023

Why uncertainty could be more dangerous to your wealth than market declines

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February 9, 2023

15 small but positive ways to improve your quality of life today

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February 9, 2023

The perils of DIY wealth management: would you dare to go it alone?

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February 9, 2023

9 pieces of advice from investment gurus on investing during difficult times

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January 11, 2023

5 common estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them

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January 11, 2023

How adopting good habits can help you attract positive financial luck

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January 11, 2023

Why you should remain optimistic about equities in 2023

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January 11, 2023

Why new year resolutions are so hard to keep – and what to do instead

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December 7, 2022

4 proven reasons time in the market matters more than timing the market

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December 7, 2022

3 important financial lessons that we learnt in 2022

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December 7, 2022

Looking back over a successful 2022 at Ascenta Wealth

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November 17, 2022

Your autumn statement update and what it means for you

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November 13, 2022

3 reassuring reasons short-term worry shouldn’t affect your long-term wealth

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November 9, 2022

6 bucket-list adventures to take in south-east Asia

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November 9, 2022

3 simple ways to ease the emotional impact of retirement

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News and Views

Breaking news: How successful investors avoid getting caught up in the 24/7 news cycle

Why the UK banned commission on investment accounts and how the switch to fee-based planning continues to benefit you

Why life goals are crucial when plotting your financial plan

Fees v commission: How financial advisers are paid in Singapore and why Ascenta embrace transparency

Why thinking of your retirement as your third act can lead to happiness and success

Taking these 4 practical steps today could help you achieve your desired retirement lifestyle

5 luxury hotels in South East Asia for your next weekend getaway or vacation

Why knowing what you’re investing for can help you make smarter financial decisions

Too little, too late? Rachel Reeves says she will relax UK non-dom tax regime

3 reasons investors should prepare to embrace volatility in 2025

What could the Year of the Snake bring for your finances?

3 simple yet effective financial habits that could help you make 2025 your most successful year yet

Guest blog: Teaching kids about the stock market: Simple lessons with McDonald's and Lego by Will Rainey

5 financial new year resolutions to set for 2025 and how your planner can help you stick to them

Focus on what you can control: Why investment contributions matter more than returns

How might stock markets perform during Donald Trump’s second term as president of the US, and what could it mean for your investments?

5 lovely Christmas traditions to enjoy in Singapore

How can you prepare for what the stock market might have in store in 2025?

What can the world’s greatest mountain climbers teach you about creating an effective financial plan?

Your Autumn Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

How could reinvesting dividends help you to grow your wealth and work towards your long-term goals?

5 practical steps to take today if you plan to retire in 2025

How much money do you need to be happy, and how can your financial planner help?

5 non-financial questions to ask yourself if you’re an expat thinking of moving back home

What can Rupert Murdoch’s legal battle with his children teach you about effective succession planning?

A global share sell-off occurred at the start of August. Here’s what it could mean for your investments

What’s the most suitable way to leave a meaningful legacy for loved ones as an expat?

Scam victims lost $651.8 million in 2023. Discover the 5 most common scams to watch out for in Singapore to protect your wealth

What are the top risks that could affect the stock market in 2024, and how can you navigate them as an investor?

The link between emotional resilience and financial wellbeing – and how you can improve yours

How could you ensure you invest in the next star player of the stock market?

Could you be closer to achieving your retirement goals than you thought?

What the 2024 general election could mean for your finances

Social media could be negatively affecting your financial wellbeing. Here's how to protect yourself

How can your planner help you to enjoy retirement and avoid running out of money later on?

How rethinking diversification could help you to build a more effective portfolio

Celebrate Vesak Day by visiting these 5 stunning temples in Singapore

How organising your financial documents could create clarity and help you to make better decisions

Is learning how to pay attention to the right things the most important skill for investors?

3 ancient hunter-gatherer traits that could affect your investment decisions and how to manage them

3 practical ways to cut through the noise and make sensible investing decisions this election season

Central banks around the world could start cutting interest rates in 2024. Here’s how this might affect your wealth

Why caution coupled with optimism could be the most helpful approach to building an effective financial plan

Why it’s vital to take specialist financial advice if you’re an expat thinking of moving back to your home country

Despite a surge in value, here’s why you might not want the “Magnificent Seven” to take up too much of your portfolio

All the winners and losers from the 2024 Spring Budget

Your Spring Budget update 2024 – the key news from the chancellor’s statement

5 children’s books to help your little ones learn about money this World Book Day

10 important responsibilities to be aware of if someone asks you to be an executor of their will

Why it pays to remain optimistic, even during market uncertainty

4 excellent reasons to involve your parents in your financial plan

Why January is the perfect time for a financial health check if you’re an expat in Singapore

Why are market predictions so unreliable, and what can you focus on instead?

10 fascinating new year traditions from around the world

Have you made provisions for your “digital legacy”?

5 helpful lessons you can learn from investing sage Charlie Munger

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement

6 lovely ways to celebrate the Christmas period in Singapore

How adopting a mindset for success could help you manage stock market uncertainty

What can ancient philosophers teach you about the concept of having “enough”?

Want to achieve your investment goals faster? Start by tracking your finances

Should your adult children join your financial planning meetings?

5 common retirement planning regrets and how you can avoid them

Have you made space for happiness in your financial plan?

Could a fresh perspective on the stock market help you to achieve your goals?

5 common financial mistakes to avoid as an expat in Singapore

6 famous people who prove that retirement is an opportunity to start afresh

Why are financial habits so key during times of high interest rates?

The top challenge to overcome in the early years of investing

10 luxury hotels to add to your travel bucket list

Revealed: the true cost of letting emotions guide your financial decision-making

3 important investing lessons from the first half of 2023

3 practical ways to decide how you’d really like to spend your retirement

Are you putting your wealth at risk by investing in the latest hype cycle?

3 of the most costly investing mistakes, and how you can avoid them

7 easy and effective ways to stay fit and healthy into old age

7 useful questions that could help you to achieve your financial goals

4 practical ways to stop recency bias from sabotaging your wealth

The 2 most common mistakes investors make during times of uncertainty