As a rising alternative to WhatsApp, Telegram boasts enhancements such as unlimited server storage, convenience, privacy (where phone numbers cannot be tracked in a group) and the capability to use the chat on multiple devices at the same time, such as on your smartphone and computer.
In addition, users can join Telegram channels to receive up-to-date push notifications on a wide array of topics, including current affairs, discount codes, and of course, investing and finance.
If you’re interested to give your financial knowledge a boost, we present you with 20 channels that we recommend you to follow, for all the latest investment and financial content on your phone or computer. As always, stay vigilant by joining only official channels and never sharing your personal information through chat messages.
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#1 Bloomberg
For those who require timely news and articles pertaining to the global economy, they can subscribe to Bloomberg Telegram channel.
Established in 1990, Bloomberg is an international agency that delivers business and markets news, data, analysis from its international bureaus.
The Telegram channel pulls the latest news from its website and provides coverage of finance news beyond Singapore.
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#2 TheAstuteParent
Started in December 2027 by financial adviser Josh Tan, TheAstuteParent is one of Singapore’s OG personal finance YouTube channels. His content focuses mainly on retirement planning, including how to make the most of CPF and tax relief strategies, while also covering investment ideas, market insights and his own personal finance journey.
You can also follow Josh on his Telegram channel to stay updated on his latest content, where he occasionally shares stock-related insights as well.
#3 FIRE With The Joyful Investors
Whether you’re new to investing or looking to sharpen your investment skills to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), The Joyful Investors is a channel worth following.
Known for their unique ‘Moneyball Investing’ approach, the team aims to educate and equip their community with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed investment decisions. Their chief trainer, Hazelle, also shares practical tips on topics from money habits and cash flow management mindset to investment strategies on their YouTube channel.
Their telegram channel is a useful way to stay updated on their latest blog posts, videos and course previews.
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#4 SG Market Updates
SG Market Updates is a Telegram channel that provides timely news and articles pertaining to stocks and finance in Singapore.
In this channel, subscribers can find finance-related articles from multiple sources, including The Straits Times, The Business Times, The Edge, CNBC, Investor-One and many more. It also pulls articles from financial blogs, such as Turtle Investor, Investment Moats and Forever Financial Freedom.
#5 REIT Chat
Local dividend investors who prefer to receive a regular stream of income from their portfolio often choose REITs as their choice of investment.
If you want to learn more about the locally listed REITs or discuss them with other members of the community, you can join the REITS Chat Telegram Channel, which has over 4,000 members, including Kyith Ng of Investment Moats.
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#6 Business & Finance News
Investors who are trading in the US Markets can turn to Business & Finance News Telegram channel for US-related business news updates.
With around 17,000 subscribers, the Telegram channel is independently operated, and is not affiliated to any media organisation or company.
The channel pushes business news and analysis with a predominant focus on the US. It covers a wide range of news, such as economic policy, business policy, financial news, stock markets and technology.
#7 Rayner Teo
As the most-followed trader in Singapore, Rayner Teo is a well-known name and veteran trader in the trading community and has been featured on many platforms, including DollarsAndSense.
The TradingWithRayner Telegram channel, delivers useful insights and knowledge on trading, as well as links to his YouTube videos with short snippets of trading rules and information. Presently, the channel has amassed over 77,000 subscribers.
The former prop-trader founded the trading website TradingwithRayner in 2014, with a growing readership of over 100,000 readers each month. He also runs a YouTube channel with over 2 million subscribers.
#8 HoneyMoneySG
Founded by Chris Chong, HoneyMoneySG started in 2021 when he began documenting his personal finance journey on YouTube during the covid-19 period. He posts content regularly on investment-related strategies, credit cards, BTO reviews and his own personal travel experiences, among other personal finance topics.
While he has built a strong YouTube following of over 40,000 subscribers, his over 22,000 strong Telegram channel offers a more interactive space where members actively discuss the latest investment products and other finance-related issues.
#9 Sethisfy
Seth is another well-known personal finance YouTuber who started his channel called Sethisfy Personal Finance in late August 2021. He regularly shares his views on various personal finance topics including credit cards, insurance, and investing, among others.
Aside from his YouTube channel, you can follow him on his telegram channel for the latest updates on his videos and blog articles.
#10 CPF Board
Where else to know your CPF better none other than the CPF Board’s official Telegram channel? The CPF Board launched its Telegram channel in September 2020 with a fast-growing subscriber base of over 36,000 subscribers.
Enhance your financial literacy by consuming CPFBoard’s bite-sized content, common CPF queries and announcements addressed through their Telegram Channel.
#11 1M65 Singapore
The 1M65 movement, which was started by Mr Loo Cheng Chuan in 2015, has grown over time impacting many people on the virtues of building their retirement adequacy through their CPF savings.
If you’re still new to the concept of how to save a million dollars (with your spouse) by the age of 65, you could join the 1M65 telegram channel, which has over 40,000 members who actively share information on CPF and other personal finance-related issues.
#12 Bondsupermart
Stay updated on new bond issues, credit updates and special events from Bondsupermart, a content aggregation portal dedicated to providing leading global bond information depository.
Check out their Bond Market Monitor updates that happen three times a month, analysed by their Fixed Income analysts on important events happening around the world.
#13 The Woke Salarypeople
If you are a fan of DollarsAndSense’s content, you will most likely enjoy The Woke Salaryman’s webcomics as well. Breaking down the finance jargon and concepts, their series of webcomic aims to help young Singaporeans understand personal finance matters better.
Not missing out on their Telegram users, their webcomics are also shared on their Telegram channel – The Woke Salarypeople.
#14 MileLion Roars
MileLion, a Singapore-based miles and points website that advocates people to travel better for less. From credit card rewards, airlines or hotel loyalty programs, they show you how you can wisely squeeze your wallet without compromising your travel plans.
Despite the travel limitations during this pandemic period, it doesn’t keep The MileLion from roaring innovative hacks around miles credit cards and local staycation tips. Follow their Telegram channel – The MileLion Roars – to get first-hand alerts whenever new articles are posted on The MileLion’s website.
#15 TheFinance.sg
If you are new to the personal finance space in Singapore, then TheFinance.sg telegram group can be a good starting point. It collects feeds on new articles published by local personal finance sites and investment bloggers. This makes it an easy one-stop destination to get the latest content without having to search on the individual sites.
#16 Dr Wealth
Founded in 2014 by four friends as BigFatPurse, Dr Wealth, has since become one of Singapore’s more established and recognisable financial education providers. Beyond the financial courses, the team covers a wide range of investment topics on their blog from stocks, REITs, property, cryptocurrency and other personal finance topics.
You can join the Dr Wealth telegram channel to receive updates on their latest articles and upcoming events.
#17 The Fifth Person
Founded in 2014 by co-founders Rusmin and Victor, The Fifth Person aims to promote financial literacy so that investors can make sound investments decisions. Known for their value investing approach, they analyse individual companies and also publish bite-sized round-ups on various AGM highlights.
They are also the only platform to have hosted local dividend investing legend, AK71. To stay updated on their latest content, be it their blogposts or videos, follow their telegram channel.
#18 Kelvin Invest
Kelvin is another financial YouTuber who gained rapid traction during the Covid-19 period for his down-to-earth style and ability to explain financial concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way. He covers a wide range of personal finance topics, including investing, credit cards and property.
If you wish to be part of an engaging community that discusses investment ideas and broader personal finance topics, the Kelvin Invest telegram channel is one worth following.
#19 Piranha Profits Online Trading School
The name Adam Khoo might be familiar to many Singaporeans as a motivational speaker, but in recent years he’s positioned himself more as an investment coach. He is also the founder of Piranha Profits, an online financial education school.
If you’re investing in the US markets, be sure to follow Adam Khoo’s telegram channel to get market updates and trending theme ideas as well as event details for his many courses.
#20 DollarsAndSense
Last but not least, there is yours truly. With over 25,000 subscribers, the DollarsAndSense’s Telegram channel is perfect for readers who like to stay informed of the latest articles on-the-go. The channel also conducts regular polls related to financial decisions, and pushes a handy reading list every week through “Reads For The Weekend”.
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This article was originally published on 5 June 2020 and updated with new recommendations. Additional reporting by Deanna Lim.
