US equities market news – 17 Jul
Daily quick insights, only the most important stock market news, so you can stay informed. Top Stock Market News Morgan Stanley shares drop after wealth management misses on plunging interest income – CNBC UnitedHealth beats quarterly profit estimates on healthcare unit boost – Reuters US retail sales unchanged in June, beating forecasts for slight drop – Reuters […]
How Much Does It Cost To Fly An Unmanned Aircraft Legally In Singapore
Singapore has implemented rather strict laws for drones or unmanned aircraft(UA) of late. Aside from concerns about unauthorised filming and privacy, there are also other concerns such as having drones disrupt air traffic or cause damage due to accidents. In general, UAs cannot be flown above people or crowds, cannot be flown within 5km of […]
Why Every Singaporean Should Apply To Invest Their OA Funds In T-Bill
Collectively, we have over $580 billion in our CPF accounts – of which, nearly $182 billion is in our CPF Ordinary Account (OA). On top of this, we’re constantly adding to our CPF savings through monthly contributions from our salaries. Understandably, Singaporeans would want to maximise the returns on their CPF savings. One way we can maximise the […]
US equities, trends & notables – 16 Jul
Daily quick insights, top trends and only the most important stock market news, so you can stay informed. Top Stock Market News Goldman Sachs profit jumps on robust debt underwriting, fixed-income trading – Reuters Apple gains after Morgan Stanley calls stock ‘top pick’ for AI efforts – Reuters Macy’s ends buyout talks with Arkhouse and Brigade […]
Real Wages vs. Nominal Wages: Understanding the Difference And Their Increments in Singapore Over the Past Decade
In Singapore, the high cost of living means that we want our wages to at least keep pace with inflation, ideally surpassing it. Wage growth and the economy are usually closely connected. In 2023, Singapore’s economy grew by 1.1%, while labour demand cooled throughout the year. Recently, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore released […]
Price Guide To Eldercare Services in Singapore
It can be a challenge for people having full-time jobs to take care of their elderly parents. While Singapore’s workforce attempts to pivot towards one which is more accommodating of flexible work arrangements to enable people to take care of their elderly parents, some may still struggle to do so on their own. While eldercare […]
Astrea 8 Private Equity Bonds: 8 Things To Know Before You Invest (And Earn Up To 4.35% And 6.35% Respectively)
Azalea Group, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek, has launched Astrea 8 Private Equity Bonds. These are the latest in a series of private equity bonds launched by Azalea since 2016. The Public Offer for Astrea 8 is for S$260 million in Class A-1 bonds and US$50 million in Class A-2 bonds. Investors have from […]
Taking A HDB Housing Loan: Should You Keep More Than $20,000 Or Let Your CPF OA Be Wiped Out
HDB flat buyers in Singapore have two choices in how they intend to finance their flat purchases. The first option is to take up a bank loan and the second option is to take up the HDB housing loan. Both options have their distinct characteristics in terms of the amount of the loan-to-value (LTV) limit, interest rate, […]
10 in 10 with OUE Healthcare (SGX: 5WA), With Healthcare Businesses Across Singapore, China, Myanmar, Indonesia And Japan
Headquartered in Singapore, OUE Healthcare (SGX: 5WA) has an extensive network of healthcare businesses across Singapore, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan through its sponsorship and largest shareholding in First REIT (SGX: AW9U). OUE Healthcare aims to leverage collaborations with local partners in the region to scale its healthcare operations in an agile and sustainable manner. In […]
From Boring To Buzzing: 4 Ways Finance Festivals Have Transformed The Way Singapore Investors Learn About Investing
In recent years, financial literacy has turned from a buzzword into a reality in Singapore. Besides a slew of digital publishers and content creators, such as DollarsAndSense, regularly putting up relatable personal finance content, mega finance festivals have been a gamechanger when it comes to engaging people to learn more about investing and personal finance. […]
