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By providing one intuitive mobile and web platforms, we’ve driven down investment costs while empowering individuals to take control of their financial future. Built on the pillars of advice, access and innovation, we cater to the full spectrum of an individual's wealth needs across diversified proprietary portfolios, cash management solutions and a state-of-the-art brokerage.\nAs part of Syfe, the largest investment platform in APAC with over US$10 billion in assets under administration, we are united by a mission to make wealth-building simpler, smarter, and more accessible. Backed by US$132 million in funding, Syfe is a trusted partner for over 250,000 in Singapore and Hong Kong, and 130,000 in Australia. Together, we aim to shape the future of wealth by delivering innovative tools and experiences for anyone ready to build real, long-term wealth.\nThe company has won multiple awards including Wealth Management Fintech of the Year by the Asian Banking and Finance Awards, as well as being recognized as one of the Top LinkedIn Startups in Singapore. 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