T Chiong Yew Heng

22/09/2019

Only one of the six study indicators recorded an increase, although it remained in the negative zone. Local business confidence fell to its lowest since Q1 2018, with the business optimism index (BOI) dropping to +4.82 percentage points (ppt) in the final quarter of the year from +6.91 ppt in the pr...

22/09/2019

Have you ever feared the thought of losing all your money if a financial crisis hits home? It’s a valid fear and it’s something we should consider carefully. However, don't panic. You don't need to go running to the bank and withdrawing all your money to store them under your pillow because bank...

22/09/2019

A survey reveals that 120 Hong Kong businesses intend to move out from the beleaguered city and that 91% of these firms have eyed Singapore as the preferred destination. The survey states this results from the continuing protests in Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported. The survey was carried out by the Am...

12/07/2019

Part of the reason why China is booming so fast

Chinese companies are facing a reality check after years of ramping up debt. A deleveraging campaign that President Xi Jinping began in 2016 to curb risks in the nation’s financial markets has led to a crackdown on unregulated lending -- so-called shadow banking -- and tighter rules on asset manag...

05/07/2019

RETAIL investors' interest in Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) has waned in recent months, likely due to competition from banks offering higher rates for fixed deposits,...

01/07/2019

Disruption coming?

SEVEN in 10 property transactions in Singapore are handled with hard-copy documents, but paperwork could soon be a thing of the past.