Hong Kong’s Top 10 Bank HKD Time Deposit Rates – May 2025
According to Syfe's continuously updated market research, based on recent information from the official websites of 10 major banks in the market, the best 3-month HKD fixed time deposit rate stands at 3.30%, with DBS Bank offering the highest rate at 3.20%, followed by several banks at 3.10% including Standard Chartered, Hang Seng, Bank of East Asia, and Nanyang Commercial Bank. For the longer 6-month HKD time deposit term, DBS Bank leads with 3.25%, followed closely by Bank of Communications at 3.20%.
Markets in Motion: How Syfe Managed Portfolios Are Positioned
The S&P 500 just experienced its worst two-day drop since March 2020. See how Syfe’s managed portfolios held up—and how they’re positioned to navigate the volatility ahead.
Tariff Turbulence: What Now?
You’ve seen the headlines—trade tariffs from the Trump administration are back in focus, Elon Musk’s latest DOGE-related plans are making waves, and global markets are reacting to renewed policy uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors are feeling the heat. From the peak, the S&P 500 is down -6.6%, and the Nasdaq 100 has dropped -9.6% (as of March 6, 2025).
March 2025 FOMC Review: Markets Gain As Fed Holds Rates Steady
You’ve seen the headlines—trade tariffs from the Trump administration are back in focus, Elon Musk’s latest DOGE-related plans are making waves, and global markets are reacting to renewed policy uncertainty. Meanwhile, investors are feeling the heat. From the peak, the S&P 500 is down -6.6%, and the Nasdaq 100 has dropped -9.6% (as of March 6, 2025).
Syfe submits offer to acquire ASX-listed Selfwealth, doubling down on Australian market
Syfe, Asia Pacific’s leading saving and investment platform, has made a non-binding indicative offer to acquire Selfwealth (ASX: SWF), one of Australia’s largest digital investing platforms, for A$65 million cash.
December FOMC Update: What does this mean for 2025
In its final FOMC meeting of 2024, the Fed delivered a widely expected 25 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate. This brings the total interest rate cuts to 100 basis points for the year.
US Elections Countdown: Your Quick Guide
The US elections, one of the year’s most pivotal events, is just around the corner. On 5th November 2024, the US will hold one of the most polarised presidential elections in its history. We’ll dive into the current race, break down each candidate’s policies, explore possible election scenarios, and look at their potential impact on the markets.
Why Your S&P 500 Investments Are Riskier Than You Think – The Hidden Danger of Concentration Risk
Concentration risk is the investing equivalent of ‘putting all your eggs in one basket’, it is the risk of holding a portfolio tilted heavily towards certain assets, sectors or countries. It can lead to wilder swings in returns compared to a more diversified approach.
How Dollar Cost Averaging Builds Wealth Over Time
Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy that helps you cushion the impact of market fluctuations through regular investments, regardless of market conditions. By consistently investing a fixed sum of money over a period of time, you end up buying more shares when prices are low and fewer shares when prices are high.
