Finance Knuggets

Jun 18, 2024 I recently received an email discussing the geopolitical and geoeconomic significance of the Russia-Ukraine peace summit, which took place in Switzerland on June 15-16. Three out of five Southeast Asian states attended and signed a joint communique on a peace framework, while two did not. The summit

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Finance Knuggets

Jun 17, 2024 I recently heard about the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction on 20 June, with speculation about whether interest rates will rise above 3.8% or drop again. There is anticipation surrounding this auction, especially after the previous decline in T-Bills yields from 3.8% to 3.65%. Additionally, economists have maintained

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Jun 16, 2024 I recently read about the increasing interest in investing in hot private tech companies, with a fund composed of 23 of the hottest private tech companies being launched and receiving a positive response from investors. It was advised to take a wait-and-see approach before investing. Additionally, there

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Finance Knuggets

Jun 13, 2024 I recently learned about some significant developments in the financial industry. Indonesian banks are leading the way in financial innovation, while the CEO of Lotte Mart has unveiled a new store revamp strategy focusing on convenience-driven purchases. In Taiwan, banks are showing stable asset quality, and it’s

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Finance Knuggets

Jun 12, 2024 I recently came across some interesting financial news, including reports of potential bids for a company controlling Paramount and the UK’s expected approval of a major listing regime overhaul. Additionally, there is a trend of bond investors showing a willingness to pay higher fees for active fund

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