If you follow my blog, you know I was bullish about the energy sector since a few months back when everybody’s focus was on technology stocks and bitcoins. I also reiterated my conviction in my August “Ivan’s reflection”. My thesis was simple: The economic rebound after Covid lockdowns have lifted will boost consumer demand. Lower […]
Regulatory Update on “Premium Charge” Terminology for Investment-Linked Policies
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released the amended MAS Notice 307 on 08 October 2020. This revision will impact investment-linked policies (ILP) issued by all insurers from 08 October 2021 onwards. I applause for the new regulation as the charges for investment-linked policies are always complicated and confusing. This gives the consumer a […]
What Is China Evergrande Debt Crisis and Why It Rocks The Global Market
The biggest worry in the financial market now is not the US tapering or China tech crackdown, but the possibility of default of China Evergrande Group (中国恒大集团). The report of China Evergrande’s situation is on the news every day, but many Singapore investors are not even familiar with the name. This article gives you a […]
The Future of Bitcoin And How to Get it For FREE
If you follow my blog and Telegram channel, you know I am not a big fan of “investing” in Bitcoin. But if I can get a Bitcoin for free, I wouldn’t mind, who would? Many people consider Bitcoin as a get rich scheme, but to me, Bitcoin is not exactly an investment (for now) or […]
How to Deal With Investment Losses When You Invest in the Stock Market
The financial markets have turned upside down in the past one and a half years due to the global pandemic and government lockdowns. It’s interesting to see that people arrive at vastly different conclusions from the same financial event. While some people have made a fortune beyond their wildest dreams, others have incurred huge losses […]
Playing a Catch-Up Game – Ivan’s Investment Reflection in August 2021
In my earlier July investment reflection “battleground in a decoupled world”, I talked about my feeling that China has chosen to de-couple from the rest of the world and mind their own business. Here was my summary: China has politically decided to be head-to-head with the US. China’s “dual circulation” actually means to close the […]