Bitcoin is the talk of the town nowadays with its prices soaring past US$70,000. One of the key drivers behind the recent upswing is the launch of spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) on 11 January 2024. After trading for just over two months, the spot Bitcoin ETFs have...

This week marked a significant milestone as we hosted our first in-person event of the year, "Market Outlook 2024," featuring a panel of industry experts from BlackRock, PIMCO, and KraneShares.  We thank our distinguished panelists for adding great insights to the discussion: Giri Rajendran: Investment Strategist, iShares Asia Pacific, Blackrock Alice Lo:...

In this video, Ritesh Ganeriwal, Head of Investment and Advisory at Syfe, delivers a comprehensive 'Investment Outlook for 2024', examining the evolving landscape of investing in the year. As we navigate potential shifts in global financial trends, we delve into the key question: 'Where to Invest in 2024?' To...

In an unprecedented move that marks a new era for the cryptocurrency market, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved 11 applications for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This decision, which came to light on January 10, 2024, signifies a watershed moment not only for Bitcoin, the...

Thailand, renowned for its bustling markets and beautiful beaches, is not just a travel hotspot for Singaporeans; it’s also a potential goldmine for investors looking to diversify their portfolios. Launched on 30 May 2023, Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) are new in the market to provide investors with more efficient...

Bond exchange-traded funds, also known as bond ETFs, are a great addition to any investor’s portfolio. Although not without drawbacks, these ETFs bring about some benefits and can be a great way to diversify your investments. In this article, we cover what exactly bond ETFs are, the pros and cons...

Recap from the Q3 2023 S-REIT earnings season. The resilience in the operational performance of S-REITS.

Anything is possible with girl math. The latest Tiktok trend of women explaining money habits which defy the rules of mathematical logic has taken over the internet. If taken light-heartedly, it can be quite entertaining to watch, but is there real value from this girl math that can be...

Stock markets have remained uneven and choppy in 2023, even as they recovered from last year’s slump. When markets are uncertain as they are now—thanks to high interest rates, spiking bond yields, stubborn inflation, and geopolitical tensions—people tend to stay away from trading to avoid any unwarranted losses. But do...

When you search for 'best ETFs' online, you may often get lists which may seem familiar (such as VOO, VWRA, SPY). How would we know if these really are 'good', or ‘best’ for us? What we should be looking for? This article will take you through some ways to...