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Lost retirement savings on bad investment
Many years ago, John (not his real name) met me. He worked as a security guard. He looked sad. He told me that he had invested $300,000...


The Visitor to the Singapore Cricket Club
I have been a member of the Singapore Cricket Club for 40 years. This was the first club that I joined. I continued the membership up to...


The life insurance landscape has changed considerably
During the 30 years that I was CEO of NTUC Income, I followed a simple but very important principle - the insurance products that are...


A creative way to learn by "cheating"
My grand niece, who is now 6 years old, enjoys playing the "cheating game". She asks for this game when she sees me. I gave her four...


What motivates me to study on my own?
My nephew asked me on what motivates me to study on my own and pass the actuarial examinations? I did not attend any classes or sign up...


My experience in taking the actuarial examination
I wish to share my experience in taking the actuarial examination over a period of 8 years. It has some important lessons on my unique...
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