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#BTExplains: Why OCBC’s offer for Great Eastern may hinge on two key shareholders GEH’s shareholders have to decide whether to accept the offer, which has been deemed “not fair but reasonable”, or face uncertainty over w…

#BTExplains: Who is David Sin, and what’s his Fullerton Healthcare alleged graft case about? He was once widely credited for transforming the private healthcare solutions provider into a pan-Asian platform from a Singapo…

#BTExplains: What are Singapore Depository Receipts and how do they benefit investors? 5 new Singapore Depository Receipts which are linked to blue-chip companies in Thailand were listed on the Singapore Exchange on Mond…

#BTExplains: How might Singapore stay competitive with tax changes under BEPS 2.0? Does Singapore have to rethink how it attracts foreign investment, and introduce new non-tax incentives? For more of BT's #SGBudget2024 c…

#BTExplains: When one plus one equals three: Why price hikes might be greater than the GST bump BT examines how a higher GST rate affects businesses – and why a disproportionate price hike is not equivalent to profiteeri…

#BTExplains: As spot Bitcoin ETFs begin trading, here’s what you need to know The first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds debuted on stock exchanges in the United States overnight.

#BTExplains: What are special economic zones? S'pore and Malaysia on Thursday inked an agreement to develop an SEZ. But what are they and why do countries establish them? The Business Times delves into examples of SEZs a…

#BTExplains: Here's what you need to know about the JB-S’pore Rapid Transit System Link. Check out the infographic:

#BTExplains: Three indicators to identify stress in the banking system, and what they show now A high non-performing loan ratio is one indicator of a stressed banking system. What are the other key areas investors should…

#BTExplains: Air taxis, drones, green planes: What is advanced air mobility? Imagine flying to work in an air taxi from Jurong to the Central Business District during rush hour - faster and still at the same price as a t…

#BTExplains: Singapore’s NODX and factory output have been sliding. What does that mean for the economy? Singapore's non-oil domestic exports, a key indicator of the health of its trade-reliant economy, fell for the 12th…

#BTExplains: The history and evolution of Singapore’s road pricing systems Singapore’s first road pricing system began in 1975 with the Area Licensing System that levied a charge – initially S$3 a day – to enter the Cent…

#BTExplains: Inflation and its trajectory for Singapore In Singapore, price pressures in several major sectors have started to ease, but prices remain high compared to pre-pandemic rates.

#BTExplains: How Singapore’s water tariffs compare with other countries Singapore ranks 55th out of 188 countries in terms of water price as at July 2023. Its current water tariff is also more than five times those of it…

#BTExplains: How are CPF interest rates determined, and how have they trended? The interest rate for CPF Special and MediSave Accounts (SMA) will increase to 4.04% per annum in the fourth quarter of this year. Here's how…

#BTExplains: How do financial institutions spot and flag suspicious transactions? Banks file Suspicious Transaction Reports when they detect a suspicious transaction or fund flow, which can happen when a bank’s client is…

#BTExplains: What happens to seized assets in the billion-dollar money-laundering raid? Who holds the assets? What happens after trials conclude?

#BTExplains: Wash-rinse-repeat: How launderers clean ‘dirty’ money At its core, money laundering generally involves three steps – placement, layering, then integration.

Anti-money laundering bust that seized S$1 billion could be ‘tip of the iceberg’ The crackdown is “long overdue” as there have been suspicions about the sources of funds of many wealthy foreigners from certain countries…

#BTExplains: Is it worth conserving black-and-white bungalows if they cost so much to maintain? “Spending $200,000 to S$500,000 is barely patching up to basic habitable condition, not transforming them to luxurious or pa…

#BTExplains: Who is Ong Beng Seng, the billionaire involved in the Iswaran-linked CPIB probe? The hotel and property tycoon is also known for being one of those responsible for first bringing the Formula 1 night race to…

#BTExplains: Who is Patrick Walujo, GoTo’s new CEO? The pressure is on for GoTo to find the right people who can steer the ship towards profitability – and to find them fast, as investors grow impatient.

#BTExplains: Why the president is Singapore’s key to tapping the reserves How does the president safeguard Singapore’s reserves and when have these powers been exercised? Here's a quick rundown of the Head of State's dis…

#BTExplains: How to use myBT’s keywords feature to personalise your reading experience By simply following keywords, subscribers and registered users of The Business Times can hone in on the news that's relevant to them.…

#BTExplains: Why are markets shorting the Singapore dollar? In short: because a) inflation is stabilising and b) currencies are expected to rebound against the Singapore unit.

#BTExplains: These are the fees you pay when buying funds Whether you’re a seasoned investor or someone starting out for the first time, here’s what you should know about the fees for each investment platform - especiall…

#BTExplains: The fine print in Singapore’s new regulations for platform work In light of new regulations, Singapore platform workers are set to get same levels of CPF, injury coverage as employees. We take a closer look…

#BTExplains: What’s counted in ‘net zero’ Singapore What does it mean for Singapore to be net zero? BT looks at how emissions are calculated and where businesses fit in all this.

#BTExplains: What it means to base a loan on Poseidon Principles What are the Poseidon Principles? How are they different from green bonds or sustainability-linked bonds? And how does it affect borrowers? 🌱 Need a refre…

#BTExplains: The complex world of sustainable debt Green bonds, social bonds, sustainability bonds - confused just yet? BT's Janice Lim breaks it down.