Cash may not always be king in an ever-changing landscape of geopolitical tensions. however, for countries that are thriving and have proven stable in the last few decades, it may be wise to invest in their currencies that will remain stable or increase in valuation for the long-term.
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Besides queuing, banks also usually required you to be their preferred customer or already have a huge sum of money stashed in their account before they allowed you to open safe deposit boxes (SDB) with 1 of their outfitted branches specially designed for SDBs.
Following investigations into the death of Audrey Fang back in April while in Spain, it was known that her killer stood to inherit all her Central Provident Fund (CPF) money. It was a disclosure of her savings so unabashedly to him that led to her tragedy. She had also chosen to nominate him as her...
We all need some form of coverage for when life hits us and we go down for the count. Insurance companies make money from our foresight and planning for the inevitabilities that may come our way. And rightly so, since they compensate for things that will definitely occur in life - like death.
With UltraLuxe’s exhibition and event series coming up in October 2024, it’s time to take an assessment and clean or maintain your personal jewellery, gems and watch collection before you head out to peruse for more.
Life is a stream of energy. It cascades on; sometimes it gently trickles forward, and sometimes it is deluged with valuable insights. In some cases, we surf the tube with intense exaltation of minds and have a degree of influence over its course, while in others, we have far less. However, the...
Several prominent banks in Singapore have made strategic decisions to streamline operations in light of the economic challenges post-Covid and rising operational costs. These changes reflect the broader shifts in the banking industry towards digitalization and efficiency.
In an era marked by global political uncertainty, individuals and businesses are increasingly turning to safe deposit boxes as a secure means of protecting their assets. Recent trends show a significant rise in the demand for these secure storage solutions, driven by a variety of factors ranging...
Gold as an investment has been a safe haven for the ages. It weathers through bad economy, uncertain political upheaval, disasters and whatever else the world may throw our way next. If you have a collection of gold jewellery or are thinking of beginning your own collection, here are 3 simple ways...
Diamonds, zirconia and Swarovski crystals. You’re probably come across them, purchased them at some point or just wondered about them. What are the differences and how would you differentiate them so you can better evaluate your jewellery? This article looks at 4 ways you can do so on your own.
This article looks at 10 common scams and cons that constantly see victims fall prey to. From malware and ransomware to love or investment scams... These have become easier because they now have a global reach and can remain anonymous to evade the law.
Singapore has close to 300 restaurants and even hawker stalls awarded with at least 1 Michelin Star. So if street food can also achieve this award, what really makes a Michelin Star holder?
Singapore’s Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) may revise its policy and allow up to 2 cats in your HDB soon. First-time pet owners may also be expected to take an online course in pet care.
In recent years, Singapore has become a choice destination for wealth management offices, with 1,100 single family offices by the end of 2022 based on data from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
If you've ever thought about owning a safe deposit box or are scouting for a suitable private vault with which to entrust your precious items to, you likely have tons of questions. We talk about cybersecurity, restricted access, opening hours, abandoned boxes, insurance and environmental factors,...
The spiral stairs, while a human design and construction, follows the same pattern of the Golden Ratio. Like a snail shell, it curves outwards at an angle that could go on building on itself, expanding infinitely if it could.
Forbes updated their list of Singapore’s 50 richest people for 2023, so we analysed the supposedly best industry to be in, and what makes wealthy people successful. This is a summary of the kinds of industries they are involved in.
In times of uncertainty, the little nest egg and other savings we put together are the life jackets and safety rafts of life that will hopefully keep us afloat on rainy days. These are the safe haven assets that provide stability and a sense of security to our net worth and portfolio.
The Singapore Business Review suggested that the 72% slump in property purchases for the month of August could be due to buyer fatigue as well as the 7th lunar month, ie. the Hungry Ghost Festival.
Where does Singapore stand globally with a gold reserve of 225.36 tonnes? Not too bad for making it to the top 30. Singapore's gold reserves significantly increased another 71.62 tonnes to its current total, since June 2021. While the government stockpiles on gold, individuals and corporations have...
Raymond Woo belongs to a rare breed of architects who were entrusted with large-scale projects during the formative years of Singapore, namely Jurong Town Hall and the Singapore Science Centre.
On Thursday (Aug 24), Siti Nuryanti, a 41-year-old Indonesian, was sentenced to 28 months' jail for one charge of theft of S$48,400. After memorising the personal identification number (PIN) of an older man for whom she was hired to look after, a domestic worker proceeded to withdraw S$162,000 from...
We welcome our new neighbour at 268 Orchard! With the recent successful launch of the new Christopher Guy flagship store in Singapore, featuring luxury furniture and home decorations, there were modern pieces of mirrors and statues on display to complete the living room or bedroom.
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique items that cannot be interchangeable with other NFTs like cryptocurrencies can. The perceived value of NFT-based digital art and other items lies in several factors:
Reminisce about Orchard Road in the early 1970s through a photograph taken from the top of the Hilton.
With more than 30 international pharmaceutical businesses and more than 50 biomedical research institutes, Singapore boasts a thriving biomedical industry. Singapore is a regional powerhouse for medical tourism because it is also home to top-notch hospitals and medical facilities. Singapore is a...
In 2021, the Ngee Ann Kongsi became Singapore's leading private donor, contributing $37.7 million to various charitable causes.
A lady was sleeping in her bedroom when she woke up to a sharp object at her neck. The frenemy held a kitchen knife and demanded that she reveal all her valuables. This was an actual event that happened on 17 January 2020 in Singapore. The lady lost S$37,000 and was hurt in the process. The frenemy...
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing's private investment firm, Horizons Ventures, is opening an office in Singapore with the aim of discovering new deals and supporting portfolio companies in their Asian expansion efforts.
After attending a ministerial meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Washington, Lawrence Wong stated in a Facebook post that Singapore would continue to play its part in the global efforts against illicit financial activities.
You wake up one day and all the wonderful digital conveniences you have come to depend on are defunct. Apps are not working, internet and mobile data are all disconnected. Suddenly, you cannot pay for anything. Suddenly, you feel very disconnected from what is in your bank.
You are a dog. You find a bone, which makes you happy, but now you have to keep it safe, which makes you worry.
To want to preserve or propagate what you have worked on, accumulated, built, pioneered, is natural. But 21st-century legacy planning requires 21st-century thinking.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is sending refunds to victims of two cryptocurrency investment scams, Bitcoin Funding Team and My7network, which falsely promised large returns for participants.
The US government has seized over $1 billion worth of bitcoins connected to the defunct darknet marketplace Silk Road and is seeking formal forfeiture of the funds.
Your safest, most flexible option for access and portability is to go for off-site storage (storage outside your country of residence) and offshore bank accounts. You want state-of-the-art security, 24-hour access, extreme discretion, and liquidity. Build for tomorrow while securing what you have...
As gold prices reach record highs, a survey found that one in six people have invested in gold or other precious metals since May, and about half of Americans are seriously considering buying gold.
There are human failings here, but there are also the challenges of dealing with uncertainty. For starters, how do you deal with an invisible enemy, when there is no textbook solution, when you have ‘super spreaders’, ‘asymptomatic cases’ (people who are infected but don’t show symptoms), and...
Singapore is striving to be at the frontline of not only biotechnology but also the cybersecurity, automated intelligence, robotics, and compliance and regulatory arenas. We don't have a choice: we are a tiny nation with no natural resources. It's either thrive or die for us. It is our mission to...
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the age of security, it was a sense of security. It was the epoch of great convenience, it became the period of great reliance. It was the season of biometrics, it was the reason for privacy. We had everything before us, we had...
The Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare, and Sports reported the loss of two external USB hard drives containing backup data with movements and changes in the Donorregister (organ donation registry) between 1998 and 2010.
The article discusses the risks associated with safe deposit boxes in banks in the United States. There are approximately 25 million safe deposit boxes in the country, and they operate in a legal gray zone with no federal laws governing them.
The demand for safe-deposit boxes is reportedly on the rise among the wealthy, spurred by concerns over a potential global recession, negative interest rates, and fears of natural disasters.
Introduction to Week One of 2020: Australia is on Fire, Jakarta is Underwater, New Disease Emerges in China, US on Brink of War with Iran
Pengantar di Minggu Pertama 2020: Kebakaran Hutan di Australia, Jakarta Tergenang Banjir, Penyakit Baru Muncul di Tiongkok, AS Diambang Perang dengan Iran
Who does not want to grow old gracefully, pain-free, active and independent until the end of her days? Who does not want to die in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family and friends? Who does not want to cap living well with dying well?
