Posts by Yurie Miyazawa
Most Common Money-Wasting Purchases
Ever wonder where all your hard-earned money goes? You might be surprised to find that some of it is slipping away on things you don’t really need. From impulse buys to unused subscriptions, these sneaky expenses can add up fast. Let’s dive into some of the most common ways people waste money, and see if…
Read MoreCredit Cards: Beginner to Expert
Hey there! So you’ve heard about Money Digest Credit Cards and are curious, right? Well, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to get the most out of your card, this guide is here to help. From picking the right card for your needs to understanding all those perks and…
Read More10 events that made the headlines in Singapore
From the DBS leadership renewal to the Straits Times Index surging to a 17-year high, these are some events this year that captured headlines. Failed Allianz-Income deal G insurer Allianz announced on Dec 16 that it is scrapping its 1.5 billion euro (S$2.1 billion) offer to buy at least 51 per cent of the shares…
Read MoreWill Boomers Sink the Housing Market?
Baby Boomers have been a significant force in shaping the housing market for decades. As they age, questions arise about how their decisions might impact the market’s future. Some worry that as Boomers retire, downsize, or pass away, there might be a sudden influx of homes for sale, potentially causing market instability. However, the reality…
Read MoreCromwell E-Reit to rename and rebrand, following completion of 280 million euro manager buyout
CROMWELL European Real Estate Investment Trust (Cromwell E-Reit) will be renamed Stoneweg European Reit from Jan 2, 2025, with corresponding updates to its security and counter names on the Singapore Exchange. The change follows the completion of a 280 million euro (S$395.5 million) acquisition of Cromwell E-Reit’s manager by alternative investment group Icona Capital and…
Read MoreGojek, Tada, ComfortDelGro Zig raising platform fees from Jan 1 to cover costs arising from upcoming Platform Workers Act
FROM Jan 1, 2025, the platform fee on ComfortDelGro’s app Zig will be adjusted by S$0.30 to S$0.50, the land transport giant announced on Tuesday (Dec 24). Therefore, the platform fee for rides booked through the Zig, DBS PayLah! and Kris+ apps will be adjusted to a range of S$1 to S$1.20, depending on the…
Read MoreAmicorp denies 1MDB’s US$1 billion asset recovery claim
Authorities in Asia, the US and Europe have been working to coordinate their investigations into the money trail from 1MDB Amicorp Group has rejected troubled state wealth fund 1Malaysia Development’s $1 billion claim against the Hong Kong-based corporate services provider, vowing to defend itself in the British Virgin Islands suit. The US$1 billion claim is…
Read MoreChina’s wild markets send Hong Kong derivatives to third record year
FOR a third year in a row, trading of derivatives in Hong Kong has hit a record. More than 377 million futures and options have changed hands on the city’s bourse since January, up 14 per cent from 2023, data from Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) show. That happened as stock-volatility gauges hit their…
Read MoreBitcoin momentum ebbs heading into last stretch of record year
BITCOIN is flagging in the last leg of a record-breaking year. The digital asset changed hands at about US$94,500 early on Tuesday (Dec 24) in Asia, roughly US$14,000 below the all-time peak set on Dec 17. The cryptocurrency has dipped to its 50-day moving average, which some view as a reason for caution. The test…
Read MoreF&N announces changes to its board for 2025
Fraser and Neave (F&N) announced on Tuesday (Dec 24) that its board chairman Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi will retire from office on Jan 16, 2025, at the conclusion of its 126th Annual General Meeting. He will be appointed as chairman emeritus, and will be succeeded by Koh Poh Tiong, who has been serving as a non-independent and non-executive…
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