Cash / fixed deposits
Pension schemes
Property
Stocks
Funds
Annuity
What people are counting on for retirement
35.2%
Cash remains the most important tool for retirement preparation for people in Singapore, followed by pension schemes and property. SOURCE: MANULIFE ASIA CARE SURVEY 2025
Bonds
22.4%
19.3%
8.5%
7.6%
4.4%
2.4%
Property loses its shine as a retirement planning tool
Cash / fixed deposits
Pension schemes
Property
Stocks
Funds
Annuity
35.2%
To retire comfortably, people in Singapore are mainly relying on low-risk assets like cash and fixed deposits, along with pension schemes and property. SOURCE: MANULIFE ASIA CARE SURVEY 2025