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Cpf Life: Managing Longevity Risk As Singaporeans Live Longer, Singapore Management University
Cpf Life: Managing Longevity Risk As Singaporeans Live Longer, Singapore Management University
Perspectives@SMU
To combat the possibility that retirees might outlive their assets, Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) – the national compulsory savings and social security scheme – made the bold move of mandating annuitisation. This followed the findings of a 2007 government study examining how CPF might respond to an increasing life expectancy as the country's baby boomer generation enters retirement.
Bottoms Up, Jack Sim
Bottoms Up, Jack Sim
Social Space
Who says those on top will always remain up there? Jack Sim believes the day will come when the bottom will rise, if we will only help them to.
Green Earth Concepts: Starting Up A Social Enterprise In Cambodia, Joel Eng Shen Ong
Green Earth Concepts: Starting Up A Social Enterprise In Cambodia, Joel Eng Shen Ong
Lien Centre Student Case Studies
No abstract provided.
Eco Travel Singapore - Balancing Social And Profit Motives, Biqi Wu
Eco Travel Singapore - Balancing Social And Profit Motives, Biqi Wu
Lien Centre Student Case Studies
No abstract provided.
Mira - Growing A Micro-Philanthropy Platform, Enqin Wang
Mira - Growing A Micro-Philanthropy Platform, Enqin Wang
Lien Centre Student Case Studies
No abstract provided.
The Promise Of Impact Investing, Yvonne Li
The Promise Of Impact Investing, Yvonne Li
Social Space
Charitable foundations have traditionally provided for the needy and marginalised where governments and markets have failed. In the face of increasing global challenges, Yvonne Liargues that, with the right approach—specifically impact investing—these bodies can do more, and for better and longer.
Reclaiming Singapore's Lost Soul - An Interview With Stanley Tan, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Reclaiming Singapore's Lost Soul - An Interview With Stanley Tan, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Social Space
As Singapore’s volunteer chief, Stanley Tan has been championing a more active citizenry and finding back the lost soul of Singapore. Social Space catches up with the chairman of the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) for his insights on Singaporeans and the social sector.
Impact Investing: Will Hype Stall Its Emergence As An Asset Class?, Philo Alto
Impact Investing: Will Hype Stall Its Emergence As An Asset Class?, Philo Alto
Social Space
From when it was first coined five years ago, “impact investing” has now become more mainstream for traditional investors. However, Philo Alto argues that its development is lagging behind the promise of what it can do, and this, in turn, is hampering its emergence as an asset class in its own right.
Spawning Social Enterprises Across Asia - An Interview With Mechai Viravaidya, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Spawning Social Enterprises Across Asia - An Interview With Mechai Viravaidya, Lien Centre For Social Innovation
Social Space
Mechai Viravaidya, also known as “Mr Condom,” believes that Asia is fertile ground for promoting social enterprises. He tells Social Space why and how he thinks this should be done.
Enterprise, Not Aid, For Social Change, Kim Tan
Enterprise, Not Aid, For Social Change, Kim Tan
Social Space
A wind of change is blowing through the world of aid and philanthropy. The old formula of aid and compassion doesn’t work anymore. In its place, Kim Tanproposes a new model based on enterprise and financial capital.