What Are Singapore Government Securities (SGS) and How To Invest in Them

Singapore Government Securities (SGS) are marketable debt instruments of the Government of Singapore. Investing in SGS can be an attractive option for those who are looking for a

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Rental Income Tax Mistake, T-Bill Yield Dropping, Foreign Investors Pulling Out China Tech Stocks

At SGMoneyMatters, I publish a weekly wrap-up of the most important financial matters this week to help you invest well and retire with style. Because ain’t nobody got

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Breaking Down the Credit Suisse Crisis: What Really Happened and What Comes Next

The fallout of Credit Suisse is a classic example of a banking crisis and a financial crisis doesn’t just happen overnight. If you’ve been following along, you’ll know

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4 Cash Alternatives to Invest in for Retirement When the Stock Market Is Volatile

We all know inflation is driving up the cost of living. And stock market uncertainty has pushed many investors to the verge of capitulation. 2022 has been a

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What Are the Safe Haven Investments Amidst the Russia-Ukraine War?

As unfortunate as it is, Russia has decided to attack Ukraine. While it seems to be a geographic conflict, it is actually a financial war in disguise. As

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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

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How Will Inflation Affect Your Investment Returns?

Believe it or not, inflation is the most important factor driving the financial markets right now, and yet there are vastly different views on what we can expect.

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Optimism is The Virtue of Capitalism – Ivan’s Investment Reflections for May 2021

Lately, stock markets have been getting jittery. Asian markets continued trading sideways while the US and European stock markets struggled to move higher in a zigzag manner. It

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Astrea VI Bond IPO: Why You Should Have Applied Via Private Placement

On March 8, I have alerted readers of the latest Astrea VI Bond issuance through my blog and Telegram Channel. Astrea has just announced its Astrea VI allocation

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Astrea VI Bonds – New issuance of Azalea PE-backed Bonds

I wrote an article in 2019 when Astrea V was launched, I was not thrilled with PE bond offering such a low yield of 3.8% back then. But

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