Me & My Money: Veteran banker invests to keep pace with inflation

Ms Karen Low says her portfolio generates an average return of 2.5 per cent to 4.5 per cent annually. ST PHOTO: DESMOND WEE
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SINGAPORE - The spectre of inflation is looming again and putting our hard-earned cash in peril but bank executive Karen Low believes having a diversified portfolio of investments can keep it at bay.

Most of her portfolio goes towards savings - including insurance savings plans, endowment plans and fixed deposits - which suits her low- to medium-risk appetite.

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