Countries / Southeast Asia
Investing in Singapore
A global wealth-management hub with more single-family offices than almost anywhere in the world, drawn by tax incentives, political stability, and proximity to the rest of Asia's growth.
- Capital
- Singapore (city-state)
- Currency
- Singapore dollar
- Main exchange
- Singapore Exchange (SGX)
- Regulator
- Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
How people invest in Singapore
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) anchors ordinary retirement saving; SGX is a global center for REITs, giving retail investors unusually direct access to real-estate income; private banking and family offices manage the rest of the region's wealthiest capital.
CPF savingsREITsPrivate bankingFamily offices
Entrepreneurial families to know
Business families based in Singapore who are also active capital allocators — see the full family capital directory.
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar.
What is the main stock exchange in Singapore?
Singapore Exchange (SGX), overseen by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
What do people in Singapore typically invest in?
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) anchors ordinary retirement saving; SGX is a global center for REITs, giving retail investors unusually direct access to real-estate income; private banking and family offices manage the rest of the region's wealthiest capital.