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Do homework before investing in property
Be aware of the volatility of the global economy and tighter financial regulations.
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Are investment banks too risky?
To be a winner in markets, one must sometimes take action that runs contrary to others. - The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Tips to avoid falling prey to MLM scams
Hardsell tactics employed by unscrupulous salesmen are becoming more common these days.
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Banks could help elderly
Here are a few suggestions to make banks more elderly-friendly. -myp |
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Call for more transparency
Make it simple and tell us the risks, say retail investors.
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Scrutiny of bank products timely
Banks need to be examined to prevent failures similiar to Wall Street. |
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Higher cover for bank deposits
MAS needs to do more for all forms of deposits, not just insurance policies.
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Unhappy with hard-sell tactics
RMSs at POSB are worse than car-salesman: Jimmy Toh. |
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Portable medical plans: Why so slow
NTUC Income has portable medical plan but why has such plans not taken off? asks reader. -ST
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Use plain English in prospectuses
Caveat emptor works only if people are clear on the good, bad and ugly about investments. |
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No need to up bank deposit cover yet
Banks' assests must exceed liabilities by appropriate margin.
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Dr Money: Should you believe Dr Doom?
Swiss economist Marc Faber belives the world is on the brink of economic meltdown.
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Keeping a level head amid crisis
When the dust finally settles, be where global capital will be converging - emerging Asia.
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Portable coverage: What's unsustainable
Portable Medical Scheme not able to include everyone due to costs. |
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Don't be caught off-guard when worst-case scenario happens
Reader asks if the government will intervene if recession worsens. -myp
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Shedding light on the factors
How did things get so bad so fast? Truth is, the current global financial crisis was a long time coming. -ST |
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Surviving a downturn
How well will Singapore's businesses, and Singaporeans generally, cope with an extended economic slowdown? What needs to be done to ease their burden?
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Banks should use needs-analysis forms
This can help protect the interests of less savvy investors.
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Time to make sellers beware, not just buyers
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Set up financial-sales watchdog
The issue reflects a lack of stringent surveillance and control of the financial-services sector.
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Sales targets put pressure on relationship managers
The root of the problem lies in the fact that most, if not all, banks set monthly sales targets for RMs.
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'Asian dollar' still a dream
The buildup of an 'Asian dollar' still lacks many indispensable conditions, which a financial crisis cannot create.
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How to survive a bear's mauling
Past financial crises - and a friend's investment misery - hold valuable lessons for this market writer.
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Which credit products are suited to the masses?
Discussion of credit products and what to consider before investing in them. |
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