CNA938 Rewind - Mind Your Money - The importance of Legacy Planning with a greying population
CNA938 Rewind
With a fast-growing ageing population, why does legacy planning become even more relevant? For those without financial training, Hui Wong speaks with Wong Sze Keed, newly-elected President of the Life Insurance Association, Singapore from 2025-2026, to highlight the urgency of Legacy Planning.
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