Worried about crypto scams? Look out for the red flags
SINGAPORE – You have read stories about people becoming millionaires overnight after investing in cryptocurrency. So when what seems to be a golden opportunity is presented to you, Fomo – […]
Omicron risks likely to keep markets volatile as economies recover
SINGAPORE – Two important data points from last week confirm that, overhanging fears of Omicron aside, economic growth is starting to pick up. First, US weekly jobless claims tumbled during […]
Thinking of retiring now? Here are 5 things to consider
SINGAPORE – One of the first things you should ask yourself is whether you are financially ready for retirement based on your lifestyle and commitments. Please subscribe or log in […]
Three ways to invest in your employees in 2022
Customer second, employees first. That is the adage of Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of the Virgin Group. A Gallup report says employees who are engaged are more likely […]
Play-to-earn blockchain games rising in popularity in Singapore
SINGAPORE – When Mr Sathyaraj Vijaya Thever earned $300 to $400 worth of digital tokens in a month by playing a blockchain game for three hours a day, a light […]
Investing in a time of pandemic – don’t panic and sell at the bottom
SINGAPORE – News of the Omicron variant is disrupting more than plans for that long-awaited vacation. As countries around the world shut borders, limit travel and halt reopening plans, financial […]
Me & My Money: A believer in creating own opportunities and fortune
It’s fine to trust your instincts when making investments but you should always check your hunches against the numbers, says entrepreneur Ong Shu Hwai. The founder and managing director of […]
Stock markets to be volatile until clarity on Omicron emerges; gold to benefit
SINGAPORE – Markets are expected to be volatile as experts gauge the impact of the Omicron virus variant in terms of transmissibility, severity and vaccine efficacy in the coming weeks. […]
S’pore SMEs adopting tech in supply chains face cyber risks
SINGAPORE – Customer-facing companies like banks are not alone when it comes to digital vulnerability with manufacturers worldwide increasingly hit by cyber-based disruptions. Zurich-based insurer Chubb noted that Singapore’s pivot […]
America’s new, cheaper beachfront condos
(NYTIMES) – Forget Miami and Palm Beach. Those looking to buy good oceanfront homes should take a closer look at South Florida which is fast becoming popular with rich retirees […]
New way to value stock?
(BLOOMBERG) – The higher stocks go, the louder the forecasts for their demise. Prices are hopelessly stretched, warn the naysayers – the gains aren’t justified by earnings. But to a […]
Minding the local-foreign divide
SINGAPORE – In a bid to focus on the Singaporean identity, one must be cautious not to create a division between Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans, including permanent residents. With nearly 40 […]
Light at the end of the tunnel for India, as economy recovers
SINGAPORE – India’s short-run growth outlook is gaining momentum as its economy gradually turns the corner since the last wave of the Delta variant. The pace of vaccinations for Covid-19 […]
OCBC’s scam detection helped customers save $10m this year
SINGAPORE – The Singles’ Day sale frenzy on Nov 11 seems to have ignited a spate of phishing attacks targeting online shoppers. OCBC Bank has detected three times more scams […]
Banking on ‘smart news’ to make money
(BLOOMBERG) – It all started when Dr Ken Suzuki visited the Berlin Wall as a teenager on a school trip. Dr Suzuki, who was 14, was allowed to cross into […]
Women may trounce men at investing
(NYTIMES) – Merrill was a guy, and so was Lynch. Goldman? A dude, and Sachs as well. Charles Schwab is a man, and so was E.F. Hutton. Gordon Gekko was […]
5 things to note about Spacs
Any time over the next few weeks, the first special purpose acquisition company or Spac is expected to list on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). This was recently disclosed by SGX […]
Expect some volatility but it’s not the start of a bear market
SINGAPORE – Inflation, economic slowdown, rising interest rates and a normalisation of corporate earnings represent the sum of all fears for risk assets and, in particular, equities. The question is […]
CPF rules, being close to family among reasons for upgrading to condos
SINGAPORE – School support staff member Nabisah Abdul Kadir decided to bite the bullet and upgrade to a new condo just one year before she hits 55, an age when […]
What’s needed in new laws to ensure fair play at the workplace in S’pore?
SINGAPORE – After he spoke in Parliament in July about giving more teeth to Singapore’s fair employment guidelines, labour MP Patrick Tay received many e-mails from workers who had experienced or […]