We are a lucky bunch here in Singapore when it comes to investments. Investors are exempted from paying income tax on both capital gains and dividends. In contrast, rental income from owning an investment property needs to be declared for income tax, and properties themselves attract property taxes. This attractive feature is why many investors choose to own a portfolio of dividend-paying stocks. Dividends represent a stream of passive cash flow that you can rely on to enjoy a comfortable retirement. Meanwhile, a group of resilient companies have continued paying out dividends in the last 18 months. Here are five that look poised to increase their dividend payouts next year. iFAST Corporation Limited (SGX: AIY) iFAST is a financial technology company that runs a platform for the buying and selling of unit trusts, equities, and bonds. The group has benefitted from the surge in digital traffic as more people head online for investments....