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Me and My Money: A smooth sailing from seafaring to strategic management

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Profile of Stephen Lin, 64, Asian Regional Managing Partner of the Haines Centre for Strategic Management at Workcentral on Jan 22, 2025.

Mr Stephen Lin started his working life as an intern marine engineer on container ships.

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SINGAPORE – Mr Stephen Lin spent eight years navigating the perils of the high seas as a naval engineer, but when it comes to his investments, he opts for calm waters, with Central Provident Fund savings and capital protection as his lodestar.

“I just keep it safe with my home, investment-based insurance, CPF, savings. It is not very exciting. But I sleep well at night,” he said.

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