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Rolf’s ANALYSIS to help you decide to INVEST or pay down MORTGAGE first?
Should we quickly pay down our house mortgage with all our excess monies less expenses, or keep should we use our extra income to invest? Before we start, let us do a simple mortgage analysis. Assuming 2% interest p.a. on average, below is a table depicting different loan amounts with varying loan...
2020-06-01 17:20
Why STI Index investing is not as lucrative, and long term future is not bright?
What is STI Investing The FTSE Straits Times Index (STI) is a capitalisation-weighted stock market index that is regarded as the benchmark index for the Singapore stock market. It tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. See below. You can invest in STI ...
2020-06-01 16:22
NEXEA Accelerator Goes Online with Five Corporates, To Invest Up To RM5,000,000
Online Accelerator partnership with UEM Sunrise Bhd, Spritzer Bhd, Delloyd Group, shopper360 Sdn Bhd, and Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd. Kuala Lumpur, 30 April 2020 – This is the fifth consecutive year, Malaysia-based investment firm NEXEA Angels Sdn Bhd (NEXEA) is back with its ...
2020-05-16 21:25
Spritzer Continues to Support NEXEA Multi Corporate Accelerator 2020
Spritzer has committed to join NEXEA Multi Corporate Accelerator program, as an angel investor for the second year in a row. NEXEA bridges local technology startups and corporations to identify and explore potential collaborations among them. Through the program, startups will get an opportunity to...
2020-03-03 21:07
Rare Luxurious Sky Living with Panoramic View
Kuala Lumpur, 13 February 2020 – City developer SkyWorld Development Group (“SkyWorld”) proudly hosted a tour at its newly completed residence ‘SkyLuxe On The Park’ at Bukit Jalil. More than 120 media friends and consultants were invited to experience the prestigious sky living at SkyLuxe On The Par...
2020-02-21 14:50
NEXEA Bridges Local Technology Startups and Corporations
Calling on local tech startups to tackle the challenging market Kuala Lumpur, 3 February 2020 – In its fifth consecutive year, Malaysia-based startup investment firm NEXEA Angels Sdn Bhd (NEXEA) is back with its Multi-Corporate Accelerator 2020 – a pilot program that aims to bring local technology ...
2020-02-17 11:32
Changes to Cayman Islands Business Landscape – What’s in it for us?
Lying on the geographic Western Caribbean Zone, and located south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands is a well-known tax haven for business activities. With a population of less than 50,000 people, the island has one of the largest GDP per capita, ranking 14th worldwide. The islan...
2020-02-11 17:07
If you hate Mondays, chances are you don’t like your work. So why continue?
Many of us are told by our parents we have to study hard, score good grades and work for a big company to secure our future, however, is that the case for most of us? Even if you do, are you happy? A simple test to find out if you like your current career: Looking forward to the next long weeken...
2020-01-15 10:53
Why Are Singaporeans Not Investing?
Are Singaporeans investing for their future? Interestingly, a study done by OCBC Bank shows that one in three working adults in Singapore do not invest or find ways to grow their money. According to the study, many Singaporeans are also poorly equipped for financial emergencies and they are far from...
2019-12-30 10:00
Are You Ready To Retire?
Have you been planning for your retirement? Statistics have shown that one in four Singaporeans will be aged 65 years and older by 2030. Are Singaporeans doing enough to prepare for their retirement? What else can we do to retire comfortably here in Singapore and how are banks helping out in plannin...
2019-12-23 14:11
Yes, It's Possible To Retire A Millionaire
Is retiring a millionaire in Singapore wishful thinking or within reach? Many of us doubt the possibility of retiring comfortably in Singapore given the high cost of living here. According to the The Straits Times, about four in five of the elderly relied on adult children as their income source as ...
2019-11-27 16:47
NEXEA Invests a Total of RM250,000 in Five Early-Stage Startups
Kuala Lumpur, 18 November 2019 – NEXEA Angels Sdn. Bhd. (“NEXEA”), a leading startup investment firm announced it has recently invested a total of RM250,000 in five early-stage startups - HAUZ, Lokein, Krenovator, Prepay, and Reemedy. Each of the startups has received RM50,000 from NEXEA angel inves...
2019-11-25 16:49
Singles’ Day Isn’t the Only Reason Why Alibaba’s Hong Kong Listing Is Timely
By Smartkarma Content Alibaba’s Singles’ Day was a brilliant idea. Pick a relatively minor “holiday” that’s memorable and people are familiar with. Offer massive discounts. Associate your business with said day. Eventually take over said day and make it part of your overall brand. Profit. Singles...
2019-11-21 14:50
How J.P. Morgan Helps Asia’s Ultra-Rich Families Plan for Digital Disruption
Even before the phenomenal hit Crazy Rich Asians hit the cinemas middle of last year, Asia has already been attracting tons of attention for its growing number of wealthy populations. Two of the most populous nations on earth are in Asia – China and India – and are both minting millionaires and bill...
2019-11-06 10:21
Lunch Actually: Can matchmaking become rocket science?
Lunch Actually founders Violet Lim and Jamie Lee, who fell in love over a lunch date. They are happily married with two children. (Source: Love Actually) By: LESLIE SHAFFER Online dating may already appear to have turned the search for love into a fully automated and algorithmic process, but for ...
2019-10-21 18:15
Zero-waste retailer Hive sells sustainability to Malaysia’s cost-conscious consumers
By: LESLIE SHAFFER Claire Sancelot, founder of zero-waste grocer The HIVE, may have been tilting at electricity-generating windmills when she launched her start-up in Kuala Lumpur. But after a rocky start in early 2016 — just months after Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal caused an economic slowdown and as ...
2019-10-21 18:02
Investment Banks Want to Sell Research to Corporates but They Face a Changing Market
By Smartkarma Content Things used to be straightforward. Investment banks provided a range of services to their buy-side clients, bundling a bunch of those services together (investment research included), and pocketing some tidy sums in commission fees. They certainly didn’t have to worry abou...
2019-10-21 16:56
Its Not Just The Money For Angel Investors
This article first appeared in Personal Wealth, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on July 22, 2019 - July 28, 2019. Angel investors should go beyond chasing financial returns and concentrate on providing mentoring that will help start-ups grow quickly. This way, they can attract investors easily, says Alan...
2019-09-25 12:04
Measures sought to support firms in exporting to ASEAN market
A conference was held in Hanoi on September 23 to seek solutions to support and create favourable conditions for businesses to export goods and services to the ASEAN market. Hanoi (VNA) – A conference was held in Hanoi on September 23 to seek solutions to support and create favourable conditions fo...
2019-09-25 11:58
SITEX 2019: A Digital Playground for Singaporeans from All Walks of Life
By Guanny Tan Singapore’s only consumer lifestyle IT exhibition is back again this year. The convention will be held from 28 Nov to 1 Dec at the Singapore Expo, Halls 5 & 6. This year promises to be another fulfilling year for consumer tech. With revamped concepts on zones, SITEX 2019 ensures all ...
2019-09-25 11:55
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