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Barclays launches new fund
Fund invests in sectors forecast to benefit from recovery.
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Insurers can't lure away rivals' agents
New code on recruitment aims to stop poaching and other shady practices.
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OCBC and GE Life in consumers' good books
Popular move to refund customers raised their standing, survey shows.
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More retail outlets to accept ez-link payments
The card's stored-value capacity has also been increased from $100 to $500. -myp
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Crisis showed strength of S'pore system, says Tharman
Everyone played a part, with flexibility and resilience all round.
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Private wealth management goes online
First independent wealth management platform catering to high net worth individuals launched.
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China moves pose IPO challenge for SGX
ChiNext's launch, Shanghai's planned international board could dim S'pore's draw. -BT
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Dual-listing firms alienate local investors
They feel short-changed when same shares are priced lower in Taipei. -ST
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Talk of death of US$ holds no currency
It's falling for a variety of reasons but is still world's medium of exchange. -ST
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Getting the strategy right
Amid a highly competitive landscape, independent financial advisers need to find a niche or offer more distinctive services. -BT
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Client confidentiality's a key concern
With mounting pressure from G-20 to share tax information, more feel client confidentiality will not be maintained. -BT
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CPF Life scheme should factor in inflation
Inflation will mean a signifcant erosion of purchasing power for payou recipients. -ST
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Galleon's switch to cash may ease redemptions
90% of portfolio is in cash as Galleon moves to return money
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Funds sweat over new CPFIS criteria
More than 40% of unit trusts and investment-linked insurance funds are at risk of being struck off the scheme.
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SBI opens 6th branch in Toa Payoh
Bank's expansion also includes a new branch in Clementi.
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Out-of-the-box ideas to remake S'pore economy
Old certainties and tried-and-true policies were questioned and cross-examined in the forum.
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Credit card cheer
Credit card spending is up while payment delinquency rates are at record lows.
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ATM withdrawal shock
After withdrawing from ATM, he faced outstanding balance in his credit account.
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Lifting lid on murky world of info-sharing
Galleon case: US regulator should be lauded for zeal in enforcing insider trading laws.
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Companies rush to place out shares
Most taking placement route instead of rights issues to raise capital.
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Kids as young as 9 to receive career advice
They will be given advice via YouTube and Facebook. -Reuters
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Cold calls, cool response
Banks are increasingly making calls to offer credit cards and loans, leading to complaints.
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Credit card spending up
Latest figures also show that payment delinquency rates are at record lows. -ST
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'Favourite child' wins dispute over will
Dr Caroline Chee Ka Lin becomes the sole heir to an estate worth millions by being mother's 'favourite child'. -ST
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Banks have their duties, so do their customers
Customers are still expected to play their part to prevent cheque forgery.
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Investors pulling out of Galleon Group fund
Such redemption requests are not surprising those in the industry here. -ST
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Tough boss, brilliant investor, family man, and now under probe
Billionaire arrested for insider trading.
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Housing prices up across Asia
The common factor fueling these markets is the low cost of housing loans. -The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN
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HK may scrap mortgage insurance scheme
The insurance scheme may be scrapped to tackle the speculative trend of the surging market.
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OCBC account for parents' allowance
OCBC allows working adults to give their parents an allowance on a regular basis. -myp
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