Some CPF members feel stopping the practice of “shielding” the Special Account is unfair, because they have lost the opportunity of a higher interest rate. But investing your CPF savings is more important than ever. What does this mean for your CPF returns? BT’s Genevieve Cua gets insights from Samuel Rhee of Endowus. Synopsis: Learn to protect and grow your wealth in this monthly Business Times podcast series for affluent individuals, hosted by BT wealth editor Genevieve Cua. Highlights of the conversation: 02:33 Does Endowus have a conflict of interest as CPF digital adviser? 05.35 Closing the shielding loophole: impact on confidence 08:36 Tradeoffs of not investing the Ordinary Account 11:54 How challenging is it to outperform the SA 4% rate? 14:59 Overcoming the biggest hurdles to investing Written and hosted by: Genevieve Cua ([email protected]) With Samuel Rhee, chief investment officer, Endowus Edited by: Emily Liu and Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Genevieve Cua & Emily Liu Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow WealthBT podcasts and rate us at: Channel: bt.sg/btwealthbt Amazon: bt.sg/wbtam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/wbAP Spotify: bt.sg/wbSP Google: bt.sg/wtGO Website: bt.sg/wealthbt Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks Podcast at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Mark To Market Podcast at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/pcOM PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlenson See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.