Industry Insight: Real-time payments: Cross-border challenges, AI in fraud management

Asia Pacific is home to some of the world’s largest real-time payments markets. In the last decade, there has been rapid proliferation of digital payment solutions such as digital wallets, peer-to-peer transfers, and contactless payments, which have enabled the growth of digital economies across As…

Market View: Trump vs Harris. Who's better for the markets?

The US presidential election is just a week away. A win for either side will significantly change what happens in the world, including market movements. What would a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump victory mean for the US stock market and global markets? Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, looks…

Industry Insight: Revving up Singapore's tourism

Over this year’s Singapore Grand Prix weekend, a 20 percent increase in the number of international visitors was observed, while the number of high-net-worth visitors surged by over 70%. According to data from Visa’s Formula One Travel Spending Data Report, the exciting and busy weekend drove close…

Market View: How elections can shake up the currency markets

Japan goes to the polls on October 27. In the US, Americans will vote on their next president in a couple of weeks.  How will elections impact both the USD and the Japanese Yen? What is the effect on the Sing dollar against these major currencies? Yeap Junrong, Market Strategist at IG, shares his…

Industry Insight: Are 'finfluencers' taking over financial advisor roles?

The GameStop stock craze in 2021, which was fueled by Youtuber “Roaring Kitty”, or Keith Gill signified the growing power of social media in shaping financial markets. Indeed, social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram have become popular channels for Gen Z to seek financial insigh…

Market View: Tesla's Q3 profit and the "Elon Musk Effect"

Tesla’s latest earnings report topped analysts’ estimates even as revenue came in just shy of expectations, sending the stock popping 12% in extended trading to about $240. This breaks the stock's losing streak since the Robotaxi announcement earlier this month. Overall, it is a busy month for Te…

Viewpoint: Should your will be kept secret?

In Singapore, estate planning is not just for the wealthy; it’s a practical step for anyone wanting to manage their assets responsibly. Whether or not you share the wishes outlined in your estate plan is your choice. In some situations, it may be in your best interest to let certain people in on t…

Industry Insight: Investing in shophouses? Hear from this expert 'private banker' of shophouses to the rich

In land-scarce Singapore where public housing can cost up to a million dollars, the appeal of shophouses seems to be growing. Interest in Housing and Development Board (HDB) shophouses is on the rise, with buyers drawn to their relatively high yields, high-traffic locations and limited supply in t…

Industry Insight: Understanding cyber threat intelligence

With ransomware attacks, hacks and data breaches becoming increasingly common, how can businesses navigate through the intricacies of cybersecurity, equip themselves with the knowledge and insights they need to safeguard their digital assets and stay ahead of cyber threats? On Industry Insight, we…

Market View: Will Singapore markets see a 'Santa Claus' rally?

The Straits Times Index finally went on a rally above the 3600 level, notching up a weekly gain of almost 1.9%, in the aftermath of the stimulus measures from China, The “assault” on the 17-year high of 3,906 continues, and if that 3,906 number is taken out, it would be the highest level that the …