Inflation is causing financial hardship worldwide and this is particularly badly felt in retirement planning among rapidly-ageing communities in Asia.
The value of money is eroding at a rate that is tangibly and keenly felt by many.
However, the struggle is perhaps most pronounced in retirement planning – particularly in Asia, where its population is ageing faster than any other region.
Coming into focus is the imperative to address the shortcomings of a traditionally opaque financial industry that has failed to provide fair, meaningful investment advice and opportunities for individuals.
The current state of wealth management in the region is marred by hidden commissions, a lack of transparency, and limited access to suitable investment solutions for the everyday investor – these are your friends, colleagues and family members.
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