Singapore Vs Hong Kong: Where Is It Cheaper To Buy Luxury Products?
Singapore and Hong Kong are often compared to each other, whether it’s their assets under management (AUM) in the wealth management market, stock market size or even airport efficiency. But when it comes to pricing of luxury goods, the comparisons aren’t as numerous. Yet Singapore and Hong Kong are known as shopping havens, with both […]
Asia stocks rally on Fed cut bets – Dec 12
Today’s Market News China is considering softer currency Gold advances as inflation data fuels Fed rate cut optimism India’s newly-appointed central bank chief commits to policy continuity Key developments to markets on Thursday: India inflation (November) Australia unemployment (November) ECB policy meeting Index Last Change % Change trading lower Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI 44,148.56 […]
Where To Stash Your Cash: 3 Solutions You Can Consider To Continue Growing Your Money
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US stock markets – Dec 11
Notables Notable Earnings Today: Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE), Macy’s (NYSE: M), Nordson (Nasdaq: NDSN), Oxford Industries (NYSE: OXM), Cognyte Software (Nasdaq: CGNT), REV Group (NYSE: REVG), Photronics (Nasdaq: PLAB), Vera Bradley (Nasdaq: VRA), Kanzhun (Nasdaq: BZ). Notable IPOs Today: Atlantic International Corp. Common Stock (Nasdaq: ATLN). Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: Bottled (StartEngine). Notable Economic Events Today: Consumer Price […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Top-Up Your CPF Special Account (SA) During This Year-End
According to the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, Singapore’s CPF scheme ranks in the top 5 pension systems globally. Employers in Singapore contribute up to 17% of our salary to our CPF accounts, while we (employees) contribute up to 20% of our salaries to our CPF accounts. Throughout the time that our CPF monies stay […]
Global shares fall, dollar climbs ahead of inflation report – Dec 11
Today’s Market News Rupee hit all-time low as RBI governor change sparks rate cut hopes Gold could extend record run into 2025, Heraeus says Sunac China wins some bondholder approval for onshore restructuring plan, source says Philippines GDP growth hit by typhoons, but outlook robust, says World Bank China ready to go deeper into debt […]
How Will Singapore, Malaysia, And Other Asian Countries’ Stock Markets Fare In 2025?
For investors in Asia, 2024 looks like it will turn out as a mixed bag of performance across the region. Certain stock markets performed well – like Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan – while others have performed below par (South Korea). With 2025 set to be an eventful year with president-elect Trump taking office in the […]
CPF Top-Ups VS SRS Top-Ups: Which Should You Choose?
To help us build up a bigger retirement nest egg in Singapore, we can contribute or top-up to 2 main retirement plans – CPF and Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). In addition to mandatory CPF contributions from our salary, we can also make additional cash top-ups to our CPF Special Account (or Retirement Account if we are above 55) […]
China stocks jump on Politburo policy shift – Dec 10
Today’s Market News Chinese cosmetics firm Mao Geping prices shares at top of range in Hong Kong IPO LG Electronics’ India arm files for IPO amid strong consumer durables demand Japanese investors sold overseas equities for second straight month in November3:56 AM EST Hang Seng up 1%; CSI300 up 2% China bond yields hit record […]
Key Life Stages Of Your HDB Flat That Owners (And Buyers) Should Know
About 80% of Singapore’s resident population calls an HDB flat their home, and 90% of them own this home. Many young couples also rely on the BTO (Built-To-Order) system to buy their first homes – and start their married lives. With that in mind, it may be important to understand the key life stages of […]
