Market Journal
In the first half of 2018, there were 108 new stocks listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).[1] Xiaomi, one of the most recent companies to launch an IPO, debuted on the HKEX on 9th July with a listing price of HKD 17 (at the lower range of HKD 17-22); raising approximately USD 4.7…Read More
After 20 years of stagnation, Japan’s economy is slowly making a comeback. GDP has been increasing at a steady pace in recent years, and the core Consumer Price Index, or CPI (excluding fresh food and energy) – a measure of inflation – is rising. The unemployment rate, at 2.2%, is lower than that of other…Read More
You’ve probably seen popcorn flicks from the Terminator to Transformers series. It’s usually the same story – the human race gets threatened by robotic superiority, an apocalypse ensues, and so on. It’s a tale that’s been told countless times in modern pop culture. Well, here’s the thing – humanity may not be too far off…Read More
Make the world your oyster Investing in international markets may seem intimidating to you. Challenges include language barriers, unfamiliarity with market conditions overseas, exposure to foreign currencies and many more. A portfolio with global exposure comes with added risk. However, during times when market activity in Singapore slows down, what exactly are you missing out…Read More
2017 was an outstanding year for the equity markets. According to Reuters, the World Stock Index added $8 trillion in value that year. This was led by a strong US economy, with various US indices reaching all-time highs. Most notably, the NASDAQ provided a return of 27.24% in 2017, with the FAANG stocks (Facebook, Amazon,…Read More
Xiaomi is bringing its blockbuster initial public offering to Hong Kong, where it could raise about $10 billion in the largest listing globally in almost 4 years. Facts about Xiaomi Beijing Xiaomi Technology Co., Ltd. is a mobile internet company founded in April 2010 specialising in the research and development of smart hardware and electronic…Read More
Kick-Start Your Child’s Future It is more of an Art than Science to teach kids how to save. Saving money is one of the most important aspects of building wealth and having a secure financial foundation. To empower the next generation, it starts off by teaching them the importance of saving from a young age….Read More
The current retirement age in Singapore is 62, while re-employment age was raised from 65 to 67 in 2017. Does the increase in retirement age coincide with growing longevity, or does one simply not have enough to retire. Personally, I always hope that I can retire earlier but of course there will always be a…Read More
To many who are unaware, Malaysia achieved about 6.5% of GDP growth per annum for the past 50 years.[1] With the 2018 budget announcement, this momentum of growth will continue in 2018 as projected by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), with an estimated growth rate ranging from 5.5% to 5.9%. This sustainable…Read More
What are REITs? Real Estates Investment Trusts (REITs) are funds that invest in a portfolio of income-generating real estate assets such as shopping malls, offices, industrial estates, hotels, etc.[1] REITs can be classified according to the type of real estates they invest in and the geographic locations they are in: Retails REITs (eg. CapitaMall Trust,…Read More

