And to find out where cash could generate decent returns in these uncertain times, potential investors could pick the brains of experienced hands, while learning more about opportunities offshore at the SMART Investment and International Property Expo this weekend at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. For the first time, the expo also features a financial planning pavilion, as one of the highlights of Institute of Financial Planners of Hong Kong’s Financial Planning Week. Those who fancy a holiday home could gather some ideas from Songkran Issara, managing director of Charn Issara Development Public Company, developer of Sri Panwa Phuket, who will share thoughts on building luxury lifestyle properties in Thailand and buying them as an alternative to stocks. Philippa Huckle, the Philippa Huckle Group founder and chief executive, an authority on behavioral finance and also a commentator in the international financial media, will explain the psychology of successful investing. SMART expo is Asia’s largest series of property and investment events with five shows this year – one in June in Hong Kong, two in Singapore and one in Kuala Lumpur. read more

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