Shaping Tomorrow's Markets: ETF Strategies and Economic Outlook

Geopolitical tensions and shifting trade policies mean the 2026 economic landscape requires a more resilient approach to risk mitigation. Join us as we bridge the gap between cautious observation and strategic participation – a roadmap to diversify your portfolio through stability and growth potential.

Programme

6:15PM
Registration

7:00PM
Outlook for the Singapore Economy Amid A Shifting Trade Environment
by Suan Teck Kin
Head of Research, Executive Director, UOB

Singapore enters 2026 with positive momentum even as trade rules and supply chains shift. This session focuses on a real‑economy lens — external demand, the tech cycle, services resilience, interest rate trend, and the MAS exchange‑rate framework — and translates them into what companies need now: sales visibility and financing conditions as interest rates evolve. We will also discuss risks and opportunities as businesses navigate the uncertain environment ahead.

7:20PM
Singapore Equities
by Geoff Howie
Market Strategist, SGX

7:40PM
Break

7:55PM
The Lion City Roars – The Case for Singapore Equities
by Kunhee Park
ETF Equities Investment Strategist, APAC, State Street Investment Management

The Straits Times Index had a strong performance in 2025 and there is a renewed interest in Singapore equities amid global rotation toward non‑US markets. This session will highlight key structural drivers, the market’s continued under‑representation, and how investors are approaching portfolio allocation within developed Asia.

8:15PM
Panel Discussion
Moderated by Goola Warden
Executive Editor, The Edge Singapore

Joined by
Janjira Jaruprateepkul, Head of Southeast Asia Intermediary, State Street Investment Management

Suan Teck Kin
Head of Research, Executive Director, UOB\

Geoff Howie
Market Strategist, SGX

* This event is intended solely for persons in Singapore and is not directed at, or intended for distribution to, any person outside of Singapore.
* All forms of investments carry risks, including the risk of losing all of the invested amount. Such activities may not be suitable for everyone.