US Federal Reserve increases interest rate, first time in 2017
Interest rate goes up as predicted On Wednesday, 15 March 2017, the US Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%. The Federal Open
March 17, 2017
Category: Regulations
Changes made to SSD & TDSR framework with effect from 11 March 2017
In the latest announcement jointly made by the Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of National Development (MND) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Government
March 10, 2017
The 7 Myths of Home Financing that prevents Singapore home owners from being richer
You probably have some sort of reviews on your finances every so often. Of the numerous items that we look at, one of those closest
December 22, 2016
US Fed secures interest rate hike
After months of speculation, the US Federal Reserve has finally raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25%, a collective vote which saw the key rate
December 15, 2016
HDB property taxes lowered for 2017
HDB flat owners, rejoice! According to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), your property tax next year will be lowered. Owners of all private
November 29, 2016
SIBOR and SOR see increase after months of stagnancy
With Trump as President-Elect, there is a likelihood that his administration could encourage spending to fuel inflation, and an 80% chance that interest rates will
November 16, 2016
No changes made by Fed to interest rate, although an end-of-year hike is likely
On Wednesday, 21 September 2016, the U.S. Federal Reserve made no changes to the interest rates, but implied that an increase is likely to happen
September 22, 2016
MAS Makes Adjustments to TDSR Rules
In an announcement made by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday, 1 September 2016, homeowners now have more flexibility with regard to the
September 1, 2016
UOB Suspends Financing Services for London Properties
The United Overseas Bank (UOB) is the first bank in Singapore to announce its suspension of loans programme for properties in London, due to the
June 30, 2016
U.S. Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
On Wednesday, the federal reserve kept their rates unchanged once again. The decision reflects their ongoing concerns surrounding a stall in US employment and inflation,
June 16, 2016