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Just Try Not To Lose Money To The Black Swan

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We seem to spend an inordinate amount of time these days discussing central banks and the British referendum. My first thought on UK’s referendum coming up next Thursday, also known as BREXIT, for… Continue reading

SGD Monthly Snapshot : Buy In May And Burp In June

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Economic Data In May 3 May    Apr PMI 49.8 vs 49.5 expected Apr Electronics Sector Index 49.5 vs 49.0 previous 5 May    Nikkei Singapore PMI 49.4 vs 52.0 previous 9 May    Apr Foreign… Continue reading

The Singapore Savings Bonds 1st Anniversary Report Card

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It’s been a year since the idea was mooted and hastily turned into reality. There was great fanfare but after its un-oversubscribed first auction, we are going into our 8th Singapore Savings Bonds… Continue reading

The Singapore Bond Market Interview

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9th May 2016 This post was written for http://www.hnworth.com, a site targeting high net worth individuals in Singapore. Have fun reading ! ********************************   I was rather intrigued, and later tickled, when told… Continue reading

SGD Monthly Snapshot : No Appreciation for Zero Appreciation

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Our new SGD fx and rates column we hope readers will find useful. Economic Data In April 31 Mar  Money Supply M1 (Feb) YoY -2.1% vs previous -0.6%                Money Supply M2 (Feb)… Continue reading

It’s Just Too Hard to Think About Central Banks

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It is just too hard to think about the central banks these days and I, for one, have been rather pleased with my New Year resolution, shared with my good friend, where we… Continue reading

Execution costs and recommendations in bond trading for the private investor

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McQueen Rentals, who rents out cars for Uber car rentals and Grab car rental at http://www.mcqueenrentals.com presents a ‎timely note on issues on trading costs and execution for the private investor. Virtually all… Continue reading

April Is The Cruellest Month Because Of March

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4th April 2016 This post was written for http://www.hnworth.com, a site targeting high net worth individuals in Singapore. Have fun reading ! ******************************** Private bankers and investors alike raise their eyebrows when I… Continue reading

Sugar Highs to Beat the Inflation Blues (updated)

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March 21, 2016   20th March marked the change in season with the Vernal (Spring) Equinox and spring cleaning begins with fervor for some of us. Cleaning out the pantry can be full… Continue reading

No Business Like The Bond Business As The Curtains Fall

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March 14, 2016 This post was written for http://www.hnworth.com, a site targeting high net worth individuals in Singapore. Have fun reading ! ******************************** If there is no business like show business then the… Continue reading