MONEY RELATIONSHIP
MONITOR 2020
Relationship with Money in Uncertain Times
Reflecting on a challenging time for investors
The year 2020 has been heavily defined by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to record declines in global economic activity, the largest economic recession since the Great Depression, almost a century ago.
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As volatility continues to beset financial markets, many investors are desperately looking for safe havens, and more are turning to financial experts for guidance.
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Therefore, St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia launched this report to better understand the hard truths about how Hong Kongers and Singaporeans manage their money, as well as the softer aspects around how they take on board and use financial advice in building wealth and enriching their lives.
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In this report, you will discover:
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How Hong Kongers and Singaporeans are investing their money and their attitudes towards and perceptions of various asset classes.
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The view towards sustainable investing and if it is important for Hong Kong and Singapore investors to consider ESG factors in their investments.
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Their investment risk appetite and how often they review their investments.
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The correlation between wealth and happiness in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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How financially ready Hong Kongers and Singaporeans are for retirement.
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Their attitudes to saving and if they are saving enough.
Key findings
Hong Kong
01
78%
lack a financial plan.
02
60%
see ESG factors as a
priority consideration in
their investments.
03
89%
believe being wealthier would make them happier.
04
60%
will divest within a week of
a market downturn.
Singapore
01
41%
lack a financial plan.
02
57%
see ESG factors as a
priority consideration in
their investments.
03
83%
believe being wealthier would make them happier.
04
60%
will divest within a week of
a market downturn.
Please note that the value of an investment will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.
Pursuing financial freedom
through salaried income alone is no longer sufficient.
Oliver Wickham
Head of Business
St. James's Place Hong Kong
About the Research
The Money Relationship Monitor 2020 is an independent research study undertaken by Sandpiper Communications on behalf of St. James’s Place Wealth Management Asia around financial advice trends in Hong Kong and Singapore. It provides insights into the attitudes of investors, how they perceive money and plan for the future, as well as the impact of money on their relationships.
The findings in this survey were analysed and established through a total of 2,064 interviews conducted online in February and March 2020 in Hong Kong (1,019) and Singapore (1,045). Only respondents that were between the ages of 25-54 and who held personal investments in stocks, property, shares, funds, etc. were interviewed. All respondents were from households with a minimum annual income of between HK$400,000 to over HK$1,500,000 for Hong Kongers and S$70,000 to over S$250,000 for Singaporeans.
Figures included within this research are rounded to the nearest whole number and may not add up to 100%.​
Important notes
Information and/or opinions presented in this report is provided for research informational purpose only. It should not be relied upon as
financial advice and it does not constitute a recommendation, an offer or solicitation. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss arising from action taken or refrained from based on this publication. All information presented herein is considered to be accurate at the time of production, but no warranty of accuracy is given and no liability in respect of any error or omission is accepted.
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Please note that the value of an investment with St. James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.
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