fixed deposits
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
Earning 3% from Singapore T-bills may not last or be enough
It may be wise to embrace risk and raise capital allocation to high-quality equities and bonds
Why it is worth your while to look beyond cash
THE first month of a new calendar year is often a time when many of us plan our investments for the coming year. One topic that always enters the conversation these days is what to do with cash deposi...
Maybank becomes first foreign bank to offer fixed deposits for CPF funds
MAYBANK Singapore has become the first foreign bank to offer fixed deposits for funds from the Ordinary Account (OA) of the Central Provident Fund (CPF).
Choose wisely when it comes to the many options for your excess cash
Interest rates are likely to remain higher for longer, which makes it imperative for individuals to manage their cash wisely
Three indicators to identify stress in the banking system, and what they show now
THE banking sector has been grappling with slowing loan growth, rising interest rates and greater macroeconomic uncertainty.
Good time to lock in high-quality bond yields
It’s time to take stock of opportunities and pick assets where you are well-compensated for the risk. Investment-grade bonds are worth a look
Higher for longer, but not forever
There are advantages in incorporating bonds into a portfolio. Investors should focus on high-quality companies in equity and debt markets
MAS proposes to raise deposit insurance cap to S$100,000
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is proposing that the deposit insurance (DI) coverage per depositor be raised to S$100,000 from S$75,000.
Singapore banks are so flush with deposits that DBS is loaning MAS S$30 billion
SingaporE banks are flushed with deposits with few options to deploy them amid a tepid lending environment. The city-state’s central bank is one avenue.
