Singapore Savings Bonds ��� A good deal? | Living Investment
This new bond is guaranteed by the government and is called the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB). The interest to be paid on this bond is linked to the long-term Singapore Government Securities (SGS) rates, such as the��.
Singapore Savings Bonds: The pros and cons
This is the promise of the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), to be launched later this year. The anticipation that greeted the announcement was palpable. A large group of Singaporeans who are planning for retirement have liquidity and are searching for .
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Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Im sending a message to the Con gress this afternoon asking it to act speedily to restore the investment credit and the use of accelerated depreciation for buildings and Im asking that this be made effective as of today.
Singapore Savings Bonds, Retail Investor Apathy, and.
With the announcement from MAS regarding the launch of the Singapore Savings Bonds and the launch of Direct Purchase Insurance early last week, Id like to give my personal opinions regarding these two pieces of news.
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Singapore Savings Bonds: What you should know
Singapore Savings Bond interest rates will be linked to the long-term Singapore Government Securities (SGS) rates. But unlike SGS bonds, which pay the same interest rates every year, the new product will start with smaller interest rates that will keep.
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS: New govt bond offers rising rates
The new bonds, which will be issued monthly, likely starting in the second half of the year, aim to provide a long-term, low-cost savings option that offers safe returns, said the Monetary Authority of Singapore yesterday.
Smart Money Is Playing It Safe
Invest! exclaimed Maria Grazia Conti, a young civil servant from Siena, Italy. Id much rather redecorate my home now. In just a year the furniture I bought has almost doubled in price. This is the best investment I can think of.. Inflation and widespread econ dislocations result in worldwide caution and prudence on part of investors; situation in Eur and Asia noted; graph (Internatl Econ Survey) (M)
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New savings bonds for individual investors to be introduced
SINGAPORE: The Government and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) are planning to introduce a new type of bonds to help individual investors get a better return on their savings, Senior Minister of State for Finance Josephine Teo said on Thursday .
More details of the Singapore Savings Bond. Looks like my.
We waited for more details of the Singapore Savings Bond, a bond the Singapore Government came up with to help Singaporeans save and turns out the factsheet is out. You may want to find my first view of it here. The most��.
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS Max Holding Limit is $100,000 for.
In March, MAS Announces of a custom bond that aims to help Singaporeans save money at a higher savings return. This afternoon, they release more information on how to purchase it, how much you can purchase each time,��.
JYKL Saving and Investment Blog: Singapore Saving Bond
Singapore, 30 March 2015���The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) today provided more information on the features of Singapore Savings Bonds. This followed Senior Minister of State Mrs Josephine Teos��.
Govt to offer Singapore Savings Bonds to retail investors
A new type of government bond is to make its debut as part of a push to ensure low-cost investments are more widely available to retail investors. They will be called Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport .
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS ��� How Can We Benefit From It.
The past few weeks saw us being excited and talking about the new Singapore Savings Bonds, a much more flexible variation than the existing SGS Bonds currently available over -the -counter at our local banks and even on��.
Singapore Savings Bonds: What fixed deposits need to do to up their game
The Singapore government, in all its wisdom, knows that you should start investing as soon as you possibly can. So, theyre introducing a new investment product called the Singapore Savings Bonds. If youve not heard of a bond before, just think of it.
Moodys: Indias reforms will improve the sovereigns credit profile over the.
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Invest Openly: Singapore Savings Bonds - More Details
Today, MAS released more details about Singapore Savings Bonds and thought it will be a good idea to summarize some of the key points I read so far. There are more details to be disclosed by MAS at a later date but for now��.
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This Singapore Savings Bonds: Liquidity, Higher Returns.
Senior Minister of State for Finance Josephine Teo announced a new type of bond called the Singapore Savings Bonds to help Singaporeans get a better return on their money. There are not much details revealed but what is��.
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Conservative investors, particularly those who favor fixed-income securities, have always been sitting ducks during periods of inflation and sinking currency values. Unwilling to take risks in the markets for precious metals, commodity futures, art works, collectable stamps and coins or other alternative investments, they have watched their savings shrink year after year.. Article suggests conservative investor invest in bonds denominated in Swiss francs or W Ger marks and issued by variety of govts; says since Jan 1 Swiss franc has appreciated 25% against dollar alone, making Swiss Govt bonds yielding 2% or 3% actually far more valuable investments than 8% or 9% US Treas obligations; bonds discussed (L)
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Singapore Savings Bond (Part 4): Good or not? | A.
In my earlier blog post on the Singapore Savings Bond, I said that it does not seem very attractive for me, the operative word being me. When I said I have reservations about it and that I dont really like it, I was thinking about��.
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Make Savings Bonds even more attractive
The move to introduce the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) announced last month is part of that effort. For some time, savers have been paid low interest rates. A quick search showed average yields of around 0.05 per cent per annum. Parking funds in fixed .
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MAS SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS: The End of Endowment.
In the last few days since its announcement, I have been asked by friends about the upcoming release of Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB). For some information on Singapore Savings Bonds, please visit:.
Singapore Savings Bond: Cost to outweigh Benefit? | My.
Many of you have probably heard about the Singapore Savings Bond. Essentially fixed deposit that doesnt penalise for early withdrawal and pays you interest for however long you have been vested in the product. Eg. Buy a��.
Asian Stock Markets Rebound a Bit
Asia-Pacific stock markets started the week mostly higher, taking heart from a firm performance on Wall Street on Friday and buoyed by speculation that the Chinese authorities will ease some of their tightening measures.. Asia-Pacific stock markets started the week mostly higher, taking heart from a firm performance on Wall Street on Friday and buoyed by speculation that the Chinese authorities will ease some of their tightening measures.
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Generali Intl launches Hong Kong-compliant savings product
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A micro financier trumps Indias biggest names
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Singapore Savings Bonds, Retail Investor Apathy, and.
With the announcement from MAS regarding the launch of the Singapore Savings Bonds and the launch of Direct Purchase Insurance early last week, Id like to give my personal opinions regarding these two pieces of news.
Bid to boost MAS powers to curb money laundering
Another Bill introduced yesterday will cater to the introduction of a new type of government bond called Singapore Savings Bonds. The bonds, which will be issued monthly likely starting in the second half of the year, aim to provide a long-term, low.
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS: Learn 8 things about the bond and take our poll
Singapore Savings Bond interest rates will be linked to the long-term Singapore Government Securities (SGS) rates. But unlike SGS bonds, which pay the same interest rates every year, the new product will start with smaller interest rates that will keep.
Singapore Savings Bonds meant for retail investors, not IPCs: Tharman
SINGAPORE: Organisations like charities, Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) or unions are able to invest in conventional Singapore Government Securities but not the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister .
The Debate in 2 minutes
Only cash will do for now for those who want to buy the Singapore Savings Bonds, to be launched in the second half of this year. But the Government will consider letting people use their Central Provident Fund and Supplementary Retirement Scheme.
Two alternative investment plans to SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS
For many years, Singaporeans were deprived from products offering both safety and reasonable returns. Singapore Savings Bonds is a wake up call for banks, insurance companies and financial institutions to stop offering��.
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SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS - My 15 Hour Work Week
Oh its a bird! No, its a plane! And no, its none of them and definitely not Superman! The recent arrival is the new Singapore Savings Bonds! And its here to save everyone from those pathetic fixed deposits that our banks offer.
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS ��� Yay Or Nay?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently introduced the Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), much to the joy of individual investors. While the final details on the investment cap and interest rate schedule have yet to be announced, the launch is .
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS attractive, but not for keeping up with inflation.
SINGAPORE: Financial planners have said the Singapore Savings Bonds are an attractive long-term savings option suitable for all retail investors, especially those approaching retirement age. Singaporeans who wish to save more for the long-term could .
SINGAPORE SAVINGS BONDS (SSB): Govt Helping Sporeans.
I read a first commentary on the SSB. Methinks Chris K does a more comprehensive job with it. Read to judge for yourself. The government is launching Singapore Savings bonds (SSB) which according to SMOS for Finance��.
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