A Recession is Coming. It Always is.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Session #1 of The ASCEND Network
By Francis Tan, UOB Private Bank’s Investment Strategist
The dreadful “R” word seems to be on everyone’s minds these days. Consumers, investors, business owners, and even political leaders are warning about it. And everyone knows what will cause it – rising interest rates.
However, the recent failure of Silicon Valley Bank which has torn through global markets has investors suspending their forecasts for further rises in interest rates. What does this mean for us?
Are we already in a recession? If not, will we be experiencing one soon? Are we heading towards another Global Financial Crisis? If so, what are the signs to look out for and how shall we protect our portfolios?
During these turbulent times, it is unavoidable that feelings of confusion and fear arise. Fortunately, we are here to ensure that you are well-equipped to make informed decisions for navigating through this challenging period.
Programme highlights:
- Where we are on the business cycle
- What to expect next
- How to prepare for recessions
To celebrate the launch of our first session of The ASCEND Network series, we will be partnering with first-rate Italian restaurant and bar, PEN & INC. to bring to you a special complimentary lunch with a choice of Bacon Carbonara, Fish N Chips, or Margarita Pizza (U.P. $20.00)!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mr. Francis Tan
Francis is an Investment Strategist with UOB Private Bank, where he contributes to the asset allocation decisions for clients’ portfolios. Before this, he was an economist with UOB Group. Before joining UOB, Francis held investment roles in Asian and global financial institutions, and he was also an economist with the Singapore Government.
Francis has been featured on financial programmes in English and Mandarin through local and international print and broadcast media including Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC, ETF Trends, MONEY FM 89.3, Channel News Asia, and The Straits Times.
He has spoken in investment seminars, webinars, and conferences organised by Growth Asia Summit, Singapore International Robo Expo (SIRE), Singapore Association for Private Education (SAPE), RSM Singapore, Grant Thornton Singapore, SEMI, and EdgeProp.
Francis holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Economics and a Master of Social Science in Applied Economics from the National University of Singapore.
ABOUT THE SERIES
The ASCEND Networking Programme is a series of networking events for individuals interested in developing their personal and professional skills, as well as connecting with like-minded people. Attendees are invited to bond with one another while learning more about various subjects from industry experts over interactive games, delicious food, and relaxing music. The first topic of the series focuses on Personal Finance, starting with “A Recession Is Coming. It Always”.
For more information about The ASCEND Networking Programme, click here.
For enquiries, email us at events@ntualumni.org.sg
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