Kiasunomics
Economic insights for everyday life in Singapore.
Kiasunomics
From Pockets to Portfolios: A Perspective on Retirement Savings in Singapore
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NUS Business School
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Season 3
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Episode 1
In this episode, Professor Sumit Agarwal delves into the topic of aging in Singapore, and the use of its Central Provident Fund. From research done by finance Professor Allaudeen Hameed on the way funds are used by Singaporeans who reach 55 years of age and are eligible to withdraw a proportion of their retirement savings, Sumit shares interesting insights on how the money is spent, or not spent.