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European investors find region's GDP growth too attractive. - The Business Times
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>> PROPERTY
Regent Garden owners file appeal despite sale completion
ONE of Singapore's most unusual collective sale disputes, over Regent Garden, is now headed for the Court of Appeal even though the sale was completed yesterday.
World's tallest condo in US hit by pullout of many S'pore buyers
Local condominiums are not the only ones suffering from the recent sharp downturn in property market sentiment.

Natural disasters won't dent Asia property allure
European investors find region's GDP growth too attractive.

Sino Land project 60% sold as mortgage costs fall
Average prices for apartments smaller than 1,000 sq ft rise 15.6% in Q1.

4 bungalows sold for $5.5m each
$22 million transaction works out to $1,128 psf of built-up area.
>> STARTING OUT
Off the shelf
This column features fresh financial offerings that adventurous investors can check out.
Disclosure of risk as important as potential returns
Investing is, after all, a two-dimensional affair that involves balancing risk against rewards, yet in almost all areas of finance, very little regard is given to risk.
Any low-risk options paying more than fixed deposits?
The execution of your retirement plan depends greatly on the consistency of your monthly contribution towards your retirement fund.
   
>> BUILDING YOUR NEST EGG
Dispelling 10 money myths
Peoples' wallets are lighter than they should be due to unsound beliefs about growing wealth.
Diversify your investments
Allocation into alternative assets can help to dampen a portfolio's overall volatility and still enhance returns.
Hidden dangers of options trading
It is difficult for investors to make huge profits with a low capital investment because of the way options are priced.
Divorce dealt a blow to his finances
Spine specialist David Wong suffered losses when he sold his home after his marriage failed.
Market sense and insanity
If your investment horizon is at least 3-5 years, short-term shocks should have little effect on holdings, with assets wisely allocated.
Why momentum investing is risky during earnings season
High-fliers tend to fall once they unveil earnings: study
Staying invested through the cycles
Standard Chartered Private Bank's Peter Flavel tells about his investment goals and his plans for his children and his retirement.
   
>> PLANNING YOUR RETIREMENT
Why I decided to write my will
Although a will can be withdrawn and altered at any time, it pays to get yours right as the future well-being of your family may depend on it. A badly written will could create lasting unhappiness and grief.
Will retiree be better off with annuity or rental income?
I am wondering if I should continue to rent out my property or dispose of it and use the proceeds to buy an annuity that will provide a retirement income. What would you advise?
The power of compounding in investing
Time could help regular-savings-plan investors chalk up a considerable sum of returns.
   
>> OPINION

Save with online shopping sprees, but beware of risks
Some spree organisers have been known to cheat buyers, either replacing the items ordered with fake or cheaper items, or simply running away with the money.

How does factoring help me?
'Factoring is an option that your company can consider if its cash position is not strong and it needs to pay the salaries of its workers.'

Taxing tales
Submitted your income tax returns in time this year? Got caught in the last-minute rush?
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