Investors to get second bite at OCBC's preference shares It is part of OCBC's $1 billion offer of bond-like instruments that pay a dividend of 5.1 per cent, much higher than the paltry 0.25 per cent interest for savings accounts.
Bundle of bank deals on offer For savers in Thailand, Krung Thai Bank (KTB) is introducing a new deposit account, the KTB Deposit to Fight Inflation, offering annual interest of 6 per cent.
Understanding Islamic finance Practitioners and clients need not be Muslim, but they must accept restrictions underscored by Islamic values.
In- and out-of-the-money explained One good starting point would be the terms 'in-the-money', 'out-of-the-money' and 'at-the-money' since there appears to be confusion as to their exact meanings.
What's a money market fund? Find out what a market money fund entails, and whether you should invest in one.
Undergrads face study loan debts too Some do not understand the full consequences of unsecured credit loans as well as the burden of a study loan. -ST
What it means to be trapped in bankruptcy Many are unaware that it comes with several restrictions on one's personal freedom and that it has long-term consequences.
What is an annuity? A step-by-step guide on what an annuity is and why it matters. -ST
New Income scheme ensures lower risk Many eventually understood and accepted our explanation that the purpose of the restructuring was to protect their financial interests.
New rules keep you in the know New measures are in place to improve the disclosure standards for participating life insurance policies. Let's navigate through the changes.
