Singapore’s major banks have been expanding globally, but onebank institution stands out for its long-term commitment to the Middle East: Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC. With more than two decades of …
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Category: Miscellaneous
All other miscellaneous stuff that does not fall into my focus area. My Sweet Retirement focus on financial related stuff such as stock news, analysis, money management and personal development.
Iran’s Missile Strike on Bahrain
The Middle East was thrust into a new phase of volatility today after Iran launched a direct ballistic‑missile strike on the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, marking one of the most significant escalations …
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Fed’s October Rate Cut
On October 29, 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve executed its second consecutive interest rate cut, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75% to 4%. This move, widely anticipated …
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My Fat Loss Journey
If you have read my annual review, you will know about my fat loss journey. At mid-forties, our body metabolism slows down and we get fat easily eating our normal meals. As such, it is …
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CNY New Notes 2025
Below are details about CNY New Notes 2025. Chinese New Year (CNY) falls in January and as part of our Chinese New Year traditions, we will prepare CNY new notes for our red packets. Do …
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Santa Claus Rally 2024
The Santa Rally (Santa Claus Rally 2024) is a phenomenon in the stock market where there is a tendency for stock prices to rise in the last week of December through the first two days …
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What is W-8BEN Form?
What is W-8BEN Form? A few investors have asked me on how to fill up the W-8BEN form. What is this form? The W-8BEN form is a tax form used by foreign individuals to declare …
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Value Investing versus Dividend Investing
Value investing and dividend investing are two popular strategies used by investors to make money in the stock market. Value investing focuses on buying undervalued stocks that have the potential to increase in price over …
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