Cash
The insidious risk in holding on to cash
Many investors say they do so ‘in case’ stocks tumble, but focusing on portfolio parts versus the whole is a dangerous mental error
US$1.39 million: That’s the sum Singapore affluents say they need to retire comfortably
This is above the global average of US$1.05 million, according to an HSBC survey
For SMEs, Syfe thinks boring and safe products are the way to go
The wealth platform sees a 120% surge in business clients, as companies get more conscious about earning interest on their cash
Is cash still king?
Inflation will quietly but steadily erode purchasing power, reducing wealth significantly
Chocolate Finance whets Singaporeans’ appetite for higher cash yields; assets approach S$1 billion
Founder says that platform has consistently maintained interest rates better than other alternatives, which is a reason behind its expansion
Thailand hands out US$890 million to elderly in boost for economy
Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira is confident growth will exceed 3% this year because of the stimulus measures and inflow of foreign investments
Be prepared for a volatile four years
Stock-market volatility is only a problem if we do not know what we are invested in. Consequently, income investors should focus on cash flow
Australia to safeguard cash payments as digital shift grows
AUSTRALIA will mandate businesses selling essential items such as groceries and fuel to accept cash payments, joining countries from Spain to Denmark amid the growth in more preferable digital payment...
Keeping your guard up in a not quite cashless world
Cash’s liquidity makes it vulnerable to fraud, mismanagement and error
Cash still king for Swiss businesses, central bank survey shows
CASH is still the most accepted payment method for Swiss businesses, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Wednesday (Oct 9), despite plans by some companies to reduce their acceptance of notes and co...