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Why I’m Supporting Mercy Relief’s Impact Fund – And Why You Should Too

Living in Singapore, it’s easy to take our comfort and stability for granted. We have safe homes, clean water, reliable healthcare, and peace of mind knowing that our families are well-protected. But when you look beyond our borders, the reality for many communities is vastly different. Natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and sudden tragedies can wipe

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IEdge Singapore Next 50 Index: Oversold, Overbought Stocks (26 Sep 2025)

Dear readers, in today’s post, we’re turning our attention to the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index. This index often flies under the radar compared to the Straits Times Index (STI), but it plays an important role in Singapore’s market landscape. While the STI highlights the 30 largest companies on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), the Next

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Straits Times Index Update: Oversold, Overbought (26 Sep 2025)

The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,265.98 on 26 September 2025, slipping from 4,302.71 a week earlier. That’s a 0.85% drop. It may not look dramatic on paper, but this small move is part of a bigger story. Investors are dealing with two main worries: Put together, these factors have kept investors cautious. What’s

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Warning Letters to Financial Content Creators: What Retail Investors Need to Know

Dear readers, recently, there’s been a significant development in Singapore’s financial content space that every retail investor and aspiring investor should be aware of. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has started taking a closer, more active look at so-called “finfluencers” — financial influencers who create content about investing, stocks, cryptocurrency, and personal finance. According

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Should Singapore’s XSGD Stablecoin Be Launched on Ethereum Mainnet or Base? Pros, Cons, and Market Implications

The launch of XSGD, Singapore’s first Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, represents a significant step in integrating the city-state’s financial ecosystem with digital assets. With the stablecoin backed 1:1 by the Singapore dollar and intended to comply with MAS regulations, XSGD offers a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi). A key decision for StraitsX and

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Is Singapore’s New Stablecoin the Missing Spark to Reignite Its Stock Market?

On 24 September 2025, Singapore took another bold step in cementing its position as Asia’s financial innovation hub: the official rollout of XSGD, the first Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin to trade on Coinbase and run on Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network, Base. This milestone comes against the backdrop of sweeping reforms to revive the Singapore stock market,

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iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index: Is It Worth Investing in Singapore’s Mid-Cap Opportunities?

The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index is a new initiative by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) aimed at expanding investment opportunities beyond the Straits Times Index (STI). Tracking the 50 largest and most liquid mid-cap companies outside the STI, this index opens the door to growth and diversification for both retail and institutional investors. But is

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OUE REIT, SUNTEC REIT, KEPPEL REIT: WHICH ONE IS THE BEST?

Investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) has long been a popular strategy for individuals seeking steady income streams without the hassle of directly managing properties. In Singapore, the REIT market is both mature and diverse, offering options spanning retail, industrial, logistics, and office sectors. Among these, office REITs have a unique appeal, particularly in

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