Dear readers, as savers in Singapore, many of us have been actively watching the interest rate environment for months, especially given how global central banks are signaling shifts in monetary policy. For a long time, Singapore Treasury Bills (T-bills) and fixed deposits (FDs) were among the safest and most rewarding places to park idle cash.
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Dear readers, Singapore’s stock market is abuzz with anticipation as investors prepare for what could be one of the largest real estate investment trust (REIT) listings in the country in over a decade: NTT Global Data Centers (NTT DC) REIT. Backed by one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and boasting a strong initial yield,
Dear readers, the newly launched NTT DC REIT is now open for subscription, offering investors exposure to the fast-growing data centre sector. On the other hand, Keppel DC REIT is a more established name, known for its strong track record and global portfolio. If you’re considering an investment in a data centre REIT, it’s worth
Dear readers, the latest six-month Singapore Treasury Bill (T-bill), coded BS25113W, has just concluded with a cut-off yield of 1.85% per annum. This rate has stirred discussions among savers and retail investors, particularly those who have been accustomed to the higher-yielding environment seen over the past two years. While 1.85% may still be considered respectable
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Dear readers, the Singapore stock market has surged to new historic highs, with the Straits Times Index (STI) reaching an all-time closing peak of 4,013.62 on 4 July 2025. During intraday trading, the STI even touched a high of 4,024.33, signalling strong bullish momentum across multiple sectors. This impressive performance, however, has pushed the RSI
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Dear readers, as the world watches closely, the countdown to one of the most consequential trade shifts in recent history is underway. On August 1, 2025, the three-month grace period announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump will officially expire. This window, granted in April when Trump returned to the Oval Office, was a final
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Dear readers, the Singapore IPO (Initial Public Offering) scene has started to stir in 2025, with the successful debut of Info-Tech Group on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) marking only the second public listing of the year so far. Amidst a climate that has seen more delistings than new entrants in recent years, Info-Tech’s performance stands
On 3 July 2025, the Singapore Government announced enhanced Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) measures targeting private residential sales in order to curb speculative flipping and stabilize the market: Key Changes (Effective 4 July 2025, 00:00): 1. Holding Period Extended 2. SSD Rates Increased by 4 Percentage Points per Tier Holding Period After Purchase Old SSD
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Dear readers, by now, many of you may have read the recent headlines concerning a landmark initial public offering (IPO) on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Japanese telecommunications giant NTT Group is reportedly seeking to raise a substantial US$864 million (approximately S$1.17 billion) through the IPO of a data centre real estate investment trust (REIT) named
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1. Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) Key Metrics (as at 1 Jul 2025): 1.1 Overview & Portfolio MLT—listed on SGX under M44U—is the first logistics-focused REIT in Singapore with a pan-Asia mandate. As of mid-2025, its portfolio comprises over 180 logistics properties spanning Singapore, Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, India, Vietnam, and Hong Kong. The
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