Letter to the Editor
E-commerce platforms selling insurance products should also hold a duty of care
Insurance products are not as simple as everyday gadgets
MSIG implements rigorous internal controls aligned with MAS’ regulatory expectations
WE REFER to a recent article published by The Business Times (E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance amid tighter regulatory scrutiny, Jan 12, 2026).
Radio in the digital age: preserving connection amid transformation
The radio ecosystem must seek a balance between commercial imperatives and public-interest objectives
Sustaining Singapore’s edge as a global financial and wealth hub
A consumption-based sales tax on luxury goods could ensure the affluent contribute more without burdening the average citizen
iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices: A foundational step for broader market development
What we need is for the broader ecosystem to introduce new indices so that market participants have more choices on what to track
Column on investment-linked insurance’s role in wealth planning ‘misleads and oversimplifies’
To say that ILPs have ‘no place’ in any portfolio ignores their structural nuances, strategic advantages and legitimate role in holistic wealth planning, says reader
Understanding ILPs beyond the headlines
The issues with investment-linked policies lie more with how they are explained and managed, rather than with the products themselves
The new iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices need refinement
The SGX should complement the current Next 50 Indices with an investability-focused benchmark
MAS needs to boost retail share of IPO listings
It would be fairer to retail investors and add to market liquidity, given the larger pool of shareholders
Vers: Consider the vulnerable elderly
How do we expect the frail, immobile and disabled seniors to move homes?