Mar 21, 2024 I recently read that a survey revealed that wealth does not equate to financial resilience, with lower-income respondents better at covering short-term financial obligations than their high-income counterparts. Additionally, funding for women-led startups in Southeast Asia has seen a 42% dip, but SOLIDWORKS experts foresee a promising
Mar 20, 2024 I recently heard about a new type of securitization being pitched by a veteran of alternative investment management. This securitization is designed to allow banks to transfer carbon risk. The idea is that by transferring this risk, banks could potentially free up their balance sheets and reduce
Mar 19, 2024 I have come across some interesting news about retirement income and tax refunds. According to a financial services executive, there are three options to consider when you have more retirement income than you need, without pushing you into a higher tax bracket or triggering extra taxes. Additionally,
Mar 18, 2024 I have recently been informed about the current best fixed deposit rates in Singapore, which are offering a yield of 3.80%. There is also a discussion on the potential direction of interest rates, whether they will go up or down. In addition, there is a comparison between
Mar 17, 2024 I’m sorry, I cannot do that. Stay Well!
Mar 16, 2024 I recently came across news about the global economy, which highlighted concerns about the impact of rising inflation on central banks’ policies. The report mentioned that central banks are facing challenges in managing inflation while also supporting economic recovery. It also discussed the potential implications of the
Mar 15, 2024 I recently came across news about the first-ever US-Philippines investment and trade mission, which highlighted sectors such as semiconductors and critical minerals. The mission showcased ongoing efforts to act on a growing geoeconomic imperative within the alliance amid the focus on the geopolitics in the South China
Mar 14, 2024 I recently came across some interesting news about the global retail market, with India leading the 2023 Global Retail Development Index. It was also reported that e-commerce is projected to make up 24% of retail sales by 2027, with several Asian countries expected to drive this growth.
Mar 13, 2024 I recently came across some interesting financial news from various sources. Kiplinger’s top story focused on strategies to pay for long-term care costs, as well as seven big IRS changes to know before filing taxes. MarketWatch reported on the Federal Reserve’s approach to letting the economy and
Mar 12, 2024 I recently heard about Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s comments on China, which have raised concerns about Malaysia’s foreign policy stance. Anwar emphasized the importance of maintaining friendly relations with China, given its status as Malaysia’s top trading partner and leading investor. However, this has sparked questions