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#BTOpinion: Does MAS, IMDA’s phishing scam framework protect small consumers or big corporations? Making consumers responsible for transactions they did not authorise may erode their trust in the banks.

#BTOpinion: GuocoLand should shrink its geographical footprint and focus purely on Singapore Are GuocoLand’s foreign ventures worth the effort? Its Singapore assets contribute the bulk of profits and look to be more prod…

#BTOpinion: Property groups may gain by selling Singapore assets now to buy assets overseas later The time may soon be right for strong players to seize distressed property opportunities in markets such as Australia, Chi…

#BTOpinion: Strong US dollar complicates outlook for Asia It seems likely that regional currencies will suffer continued weakness and volatility as US monetary policy remains restrictive.

#BTOpinion: MYAirline’s collapse a warning to carriers of greater turbulence amid strong greenback, fuel prices The impact on carriers in the budget and ultra-low-cost sector is particularly acute. Their tighter budget m…

#BTOpinion: Noontalk’s minorities should press the board to justify rationale for share purchase mandate Noontalk should explain why it is even considering returning capital to shareholders less than a year after listing…

#BTOpinion: Stay cool and don’t go overboard chasing after million-dollar HDB flats Potential buyers should be mindful of the risks of paying top dollar for such flats including the risk of land lease decay.

#BTOpinion: Singapore losing listings because the market has performed poorly, and valuations are low Many Singapore-listed stocks have delivered relatively lacklustre long-term returns, and some are failing to garner de…

#BTOpinion: The SBF trial is a reminder that crypto is a rotten business The crypto world is one of Monopoly money, where dog coins invented as a joke can reach a “market cap” of almost US$90 billion.

#BTOpinion: As SGX’s first de-Spac deal nears, the question is whether investors will stay on Retail investors want assurance that valuations are in line with norms. For a Spac deal, a strong private investment in public…

#BTOpinion: Staying listed in the US could prove to be a rough ride for Singapore companies While the prestige of being listed on Nasdaq might be dazzling, the reality is that some Singapore companies fail to raise adequ…

#BTOpinion: Why back listed family-linked businesses such as those of the Wee family Family-owned companies are likely to be managed with an eye on multi-generational wealth transfer, a plus for long-term sustainability.

#BTOpinion: When PayNow is down but not out, pending payments should be aborted If transactions are allowed to fail quickly, customers can pay with another payment method with the assurance that they will not be paying t…

#BTOpinion: Are Reits friends or foes of space users? Could Reits harm the growth of an entrepreneurial culture? Some Reits may avoid leasing space to startups or small enterprises, who cannot afford high rents.

#BTOpinion: Oil price rise ignites new inflation impulse It will be interesting to see if the recent rise in oil prices prompts MAS to take any action when it releases its policy statement this week.

#BTOpinion: China can’t blame everything on wayward billionaires China Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan is only the latest in a long list of disgraced Chinese billionaires.

#BTOpinion: OUE Commercial Reit should consider turning hospitality-centric for better valuation OUE C-Reit’s severe undervaluation needs correcting. Perhaps, it should turn hospitality-centric to enhance value for inves…

#BTOpinion: CPF’s unconditional withdrawal limit should not be raised CPF is not meant for immediate or short-term use, and we should not allow retirement savings to be depleted too easily without good reason.

#BTOpinion: Interest rates staying elevated for a longer time will hurt demand for Singapore homes If higher interest rates for buyers who rely heavily on home loans take the fizz off new home sales, expect cash-rich pot…

#BTOpinion: SGX should not grant Boustead Singapore’s request for more time to comply with delisting order Boustead Singapore should also not be allowed to include the Boustead Projects shares held by chief executive Won…

#BTOpinion: Find a loan before a home, not other way round With rising interest rates, it is important to decide on your loan before looking for a property.

#BTOpinion: This year’s hottest tech IPO may be a transportation firm: Alibaba’s Cainiao The logistics spinoff fits into a unique slot between tech and non-tech to warrant closer inspection by investors.

#BTOpinion: Is it time to stop bingeing on real estate? No amount of new homes may be enough, no matter how hard the authorities increase supply, if Singaporeans continue to display an insatiable appetite for property. �…

#BTOpinion: Sevens Atelier, VCPlus turn spotlight on how boards should respond to CAD, MAS probes Boards will have to think long and hard about removing individuals who are crucial to the functioning of the company’s bus…

#BTOpinion: Champagne days for Singapore hotels, but climate change poses a big risk Singapore, which relies heavily on air connectivity to draw visitors, will be hit hard if global aviation is a victim of the fight agai…

#BTOpinion: SingPost, SBS Transit may not see lasting boost from transport fare, postage rate hikes Companies that cannot respond to demand and costs with their own pricing strategies may suffer protracted periods of sub…

#BTOpinion: As Singapore’s society evolves, our attitudes towards ‘basic needs’ can change too Surely it is a good thing if Singaporeans need no longer worry about ensuring fundamental survival, but see a life which meet…

#BTOpinion: The great monetisation of corporate Singapore Singtel, for one, unlocked S$2.8 billion from asset recycling, owing in a big way to its partial divestment of regional associate Bharti Airtel.

#BTOpinion: No shame in exiting failed investments in search of better rewards elsewhere While investors are typically slow to sell losers in their portfolios, rationality must prevail - the exit of MoneyOwl is best seen…