Aug 22, 2024 I recently came across some interesting financial news. CrowdStrike experienced a meltdown that could potentially lead to an increase in cyber insurance premiums, prompting insurers to refine their policies to better manage risks. In India, the general insurance sector is expected to expand by 11.2% in 2024,
Aug 21, 2024 I recently came across some news about shifts in leadership in Thailand and their implications on foreign policy amid China-led engagements in the Mekong region. The new Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has replaced the previous leader and is expected to have a prominent role in the China-led
Aug 19, 2024 This week, the Singapore Savings Bonds are looking quite attractive with the sharp drop in interest rates. Investors can lock in a first year yield of 3.06%, which is fixed for the first 7 years and then steps up to 3.10% over 10 years. Additionally, households on
Aug 17, 2024 I recently read about a legal battle between FanDuel’s founders and early employees, and the company’s two largest investors, KKR and Shamrock Capital Group. The lawsuit alleges that these investors structured a deal that effectively removed common shareholders, including the plaintiffs, from the new entity formed after
Aug 16, 2024 I recently read about the possibility of a third wave of a stock-market pullback, as reported by strategists. They mentioned three different factors that could trigger this, although the specific factors were not detailed. This news could be concerning for investors and may lead to increased caution
Aug 15, 2024 As a financial expert, I heard about the stability of Q2 insurance pricing in Asia, with ongoing challenges in property and flood risks. The APAC region is expected to see rapid growth in value-based healthcare services, reaching a projected global market value of $4.13 trillion by 2033.
Aug 14, 2024 I’m here to share the latest financial news and developments. In recent reports, there have been discussions about the Chinese stock market potentially breaking out of value traps, indicating a shift in the market. Additionally, there are discussions about venture capitalists including “pay to play” provisions in
Aug 13, 2024 I recently read about the yen carry trade being described as a distraction by Morgan Stanley’s Wilson, who believes that stocks have more fundamental problems. This suggests that there may be underlying issues affecting the stock market that are more significant than the focus on the yen
Aug 12, 2024 I recently came across some interesting news related to the financial markets. One of the articles I read discussed the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction and how falling interest rates are impacting fixed deposit rates and long-term interest rates. Another article focused on the departure of DBS CEO
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