DPO Appointment by 30 September 2024: A Deadline Your Company Can’t Ignore

This article was contributed to us by Melvin Yuan, Founder & CEO of Stellar  If you’re running a business in Singapore, you’ve likely heard the clock ticking on a key compliance deadline. By 30th September 2024, every company, big or small, must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). […]

5 Factors Singapore Investors Should Consider Before Investing In U.S. Treasuries

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10 International Rankings That Singaporeans Enjoy

Some may attribute it to our “kaisu-ness” (fear of losing out), while others see it as our competitive spirit. Regardless, Singaporean’s commitment to excellence and quality of work has enabled us to establish the Singapore standard that is internationally recognised across various fields. It has also helped the Lion City to become recognised as “A City of […]

Complete Guide To Buying Travel Insurance In Singapore

Making an average of 4.4 overseas trips a year and spending an average of 7.4 nights per trip, Singaporeans are a well-travelled bunch. Lurking in the shadow of every enjoyable holiday are the potential perils of overseas travel, such as flight delays, lost baggage, theft, illness, and even personal liability. Travel insurance gives you peace of […]

Complete Guide To Understanding The Different Types Of Singapore Government Securities

As one of the few remaining triple-A credit-rated governments in the world, the Singapore government issues bonds and bills that are naturally highly sought after, particularly during a volatile and high-interest rate environment. Individuals and institutions can invest in several different types of bonds and bills. While all of these instruments can be referred to […]

A History Of Property Cooling Measures In Singapore Over The Years

Over the years, the Government has introduced at least 15 rounds of property cooling measures to ensure homes remain affordable, as well as to curb speculation in Singapore’s property market. Despite this, both HDB flats and private properties have enjoyed healthy price appreciations since 2009. Resale HDB flats have climbed about 87.9% since 2009, while […]

4 Sectors In Singapore That Will Benefit The Most From The US Fed Rate Cut

This week, for the first time in four years, the US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by 50 basis points (0.5%), bringing it down to a range of 4.75% to 5%. Previously, the Fed had aggressively raised rates from near zero to a multi-decade high of 5.25% to 5.5% between March 2022 and […]