Complete Guide To Investing In The Hang Seng Index
Have you ever considered exploring investment opportunities beyond Singapore’s sunny shores? Look no further than Hong Kong, a financial powerhouse in Asia and a gateway to the expansive Chinese market. Hong Kong boasts well-established financial markets that provide a transparent and regulated environment, offering investors peace of mind. With stringent regulations in place, you can […]
China inflation up next, geopolitics in focus- Dec 9
Today’s Market News China’s central bank resumes gold purchases after six-month hiatus in Nov US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale Rattled by China, West scrambles to rejig critical minerals supply chains JD Logistics takes full ownership of Kuayue-Express with $892 mln stake buy Maruti Suzuki, JSW MG Motor hike car prices following […]
Complete Guide To Multi-Currency Accounts And Wallets In Singapore [YouTrip, Revolut, Wise, DBS My Account, UOB Mighty FX And More]
Increasingly, all of us in Singapore need and will want better access to foreign currencies. Besides a relatively strong Singapore Dollar (SGD), a better rate also means we can get more bang for our local bucks on our travels. Many of us are also avid shoppers on e-commerce platforms, with virtually no barriers to online shopping on international […]
POSB Smart Buddy; Revolut <18; FavePay; Hugosave: Complete Guide To E-Wallets That You Can Apply For Your Children
With digital payments taking over, the days of physical money may soon be numbered. By extension, using traditional piggy banks to teach kids about money will increasingly become impractical. Tomorrow’s generation will use digital money, and need to learn financial literacy with modern digital tools. Platforms like POSB Smart Buddy, Revolut <18, FavePay, Hugosave, and […]
How Investing Our CPF & SRS Savings In ETFs Can Supercharge Our Retirement
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7 Ways The Johor Bahru–Singapore Rail Transit System (RTS) May Benefit Singapore’s Economy And People
The Singapore – Johor Bahru land borders literally serve as an important bridge that connects people on both sides for a variety of reasons, including trade, commerce, and tourism. However, the current infrastructure is inefficient to cope with the growing population, causing long waiting times for travellers making the journey. To alleviate the congestion and […]
Upcoming Personal Finance Events In Singapore You Should Attend In December 2024
The personal finance landscape has become more complex than ever in 2024 – and heading into 2025. Simmering economic uncertainties threaten to boil over, the jobs market in Singapore is weakening, interest rates cuts only mean the economy is on a slowdown, persisting inflationary pressures continue, and market volatility remain. At the same time, the […]
Wall Street, bitcoin take breath from record highs ahead of NFP – Dec 6 2024
Today’s Market News Exclusive: Rising costs squeeze intermediaries out of thriving Russian oil trade with India Asian stocks see heavy outflows for second straight month in November Wall Street stocks, bitcoin take breath from record highs ahead of US jobs data Bitcoin crosses $100,000 but pulls back slightly World stocks hold near record highs French […]
Civil Service Bonus: How Much Has The Government Paid In Bonuses Over The Past Decade?
Good bonuses and job security. These are some of the reasons, among others, that may be cited when you talk to someone about why they are working in the civil service. The Public Service Division (PSD) announced on 25 November 2024 , that all civil servants will receive a year-end bonus of 1.05 months as […]
Rate cut bets boost stocks, BTC breaks $100,000 – Dec 5
Today’s Market News Indian rupee on gentle one-way path down, to breach 85/$ in 6 months Sunac sweetens onshore debt restructuring plan for bondholders approval by Mon South Korea stocks slide as President Yoon’s failed martial law bid stokes turmoil Politics prove investors right on the ‘Korea Discount’ Investor reaction to South Korea’s political crisis […]
