A matter of yields
The relationship between bond and equity yields and how inflation impacts both. -BT
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S'poreans' top security worries
ID theft and credit card fraud are among the top worries of Singaporeans, according to the Unisys Security Index released recently. |
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Tenant posts messages for loan sharks - and landlord
Harassed because landlord owes loan sharks money.
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Young hearts for modern art
Professionals spend thousands of dollars to collect sophisticated pieces by Asian artists
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Shoppers not fazed by inflation woes
Major retailers report brisk sales in first week of Great S'pore Sale.
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Taiwan's top 40 tycoons worth $100b
Stocks and currency boosted by hopes for better cross-strait ties after Ma's election, says Forbes.
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Ex-Income head's original grouse: You made a promise, so keep to it
Mr Tan says he will monitor the situation to ensure policyholders' interests are protected.
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Cost of living up for expats in S'pore
While still cheaper than Hong Kong, gap is closing in. |
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No more cheap mortgages as banks raise rates
Hike of up to 1 percentage point for some fixed rate packages to 3.98%.
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Malaysians brace themselves for higher cost of living
Food and transport costs likely to increase in the wake of fuel price hike. |
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Check out extra goodies, savings
There are now packages that offer savings and extra goodies.
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CPF minimum sum raised to $106,000 from July
CPF members who turn 55 from July 1 to June 30 next year will have to set aside the $106,000 cash savings in their Retirement Account. -ST
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Fund managers gloomiest on equities in 10 years
Many now wonder whether monetary policy has become too stimulative.
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Boom in Asia, gloom elsewhere for luxury labels
Many S'poreans are still making a beeline for labels like Prada and Versace. |
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Inflation's silver lining for local banks
Price pressures remain the biggest worry for Asia, where high inflation is threatening to spoil the gains achieved against poverty.
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Darker & rougher but note is real
Hawker suspects $10 bill is fake as colour and features look different. |
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NTUC leader: Most firms can afford inflation payout
60 firms take up wage council's recommendation; more likely to follow suit. -ST
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Off the shelf
This column features fresh financial offerings that adventurous investors can check out. -ST |
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What is an annuity?
A step-by-step guide on what an annuity is and why it matters. -ST
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Meet Singapore's nomad families
With rising living costs and property prices, the number of nomadic families is on the rise. -ST |
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No home to call their own
They are void-deck nomads who have fallen out with relatives and friends.
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India, China, Brazil show sharpest growth in millionaires
Assets held overall by the world's millionaires soared to S$55.6 trillion last year. -AFP
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S'pore economy holding up despite global downturn
Growth figures and trend point to better days ahead.
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Singapore now has 77,000 millionaires
Republic is now No. 7 in world?s top 10 list of fastest-growing populations of high rollers. |
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People in richer countries feel better
Strong correlation between a country's per capita income and its citizens' sense of well-being: poll
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Ageing population may hurt Singapore most
A new research report found that Singapore is set to be the world's third-fastest ageing nation. -ST |
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Asia-Pac's rich bracket outpaces the rest
Report projects region's wealth market growing at 7.9% annual clip to US$13.9t in 2012 - surpassing Europe as world's second wealthiest region. -BT
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Story of a 'sovereign poverty fund'
The success of Temasek Holdings today is rooted in the founding wisdom of Singapore's pragmatic idealism. |
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Public feedback sought on tax changes
Interested parties can send comments to the MOF via the website, email, fax or post.
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S'pore consumers far more optimistic than rest of region
Accommodating monetary policy in S'pore has clearly been helpful to consumers. |
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A force for good?
They are 'not out to make a quick buck'.
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A force for evil?
SWFs 'can be a threat to national security'.
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The Super Seven
THERE are over 45 SWFs and counting, according to the SWF Institute, an independent US-based think-tank focused on SWF research. -ST
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Laying ground rules for SWFs easier said than done
Industry players hold differing views over what form such rules should take. -ST
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Fund managers expect sluggish growth this year
Inflation concerns and the continuing fallout from the United States sub-prime crisis have made fund managers in Singapore pessimistic about economic growth. -ST
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