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Early screening for HPV

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:25:00 +0000

This article on HPV screening and cervical cancer again reminds us of our risk of contracting cancer in our lifetime. Of course, this does not exclude cancers of other types affecting both males and...

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2-Pay-5 AIA Guaranteed non-par plan, 2.20%pa*

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:30:00 +0000

AIA will launch AIA S$ 2Pay5 on 3rd August 2010. AIA S$ 2Pay5 is a 5-year non-participating plan with guaranteed returns. Premium term is limited to first 2-years only. Guaranteed Yield =...

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CNA: Hong Kong hires grannies to keep eye on brokers

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:35:00 +0000

I was reading the article from ChannelNewsAsia website 'Hong Kong hires grannies to keep eye on brokers'. "HONG KONG - Hong Kong's hard-nosed financial regulators are adding a new weapon to their...

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NTUC IncomeShield revisions

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:32:00 +0000

NTUC Enhanced IncomeShield will be revised from 1st Sep 2010 onwards. Key changes: Annual Policy limit increase- 500k to 600k for Preferred plan; 250k to 400k for Advantage plan. (no change...

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Quick Glance at FD rates

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:56:00 +0000

Recently, I spoke with a friend who asked me about fixed deposit rates. He was thinking of parking some spare monies with the bank. I did some research on the web, and came back with the...

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The Pound is Rising

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 08:09:00 +0000

A few months back, it was observed the UK Pound was nearing 2.0 vs the Sing Dollar. Holiday makers to Great Britain must have rejoiced over their shopping expeditions. Same goes to investors...

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Bill Gross buys into European Equity

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:33:00 +0000

Bill Gross, on CNBC, speaks on PIMCO's move into buying European equities. Key reason being European corporates look attractive based on PE valuation (relatively low PEs) where some are deemed...

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Money Market Fund

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:05:00 +0000

Investors typically allocate their monies to a portfolio of equities, bond and even real estate exposure (e.g. through REITs). Spare monies are usually parked in the savings account and/or fixed...

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Eurozone Volatility (Merrill Lynch webcast)

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:47:00 +0000

An online webcast features a panel of experts with their opinions on the global forces affecting the market and the economic outlook, in light of the Eurozone volatility. The webcast can be viewed...

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Nowhere To Hide: The Great Financial Crisis And Challenges For Asia

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:19:00 +0000

This is the title of a book authored by Dr Michael Lim Mah Hui and Professor Lim Chin, NUS. I attended their seminar sharing last year (Sep 09) at ISEAS. Indeed an enlightening session where they...

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Asian Investment Conference & Exhibition 2010

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 30 May 2010 06:53:00 +0000

SIAS, supported by SGX, brings you Asian Investment Conference and Exhibition 2010 in Singapore. The programme comprises talks on market outlook, investment/trading strategies, topical...

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Will the Bears Win? Or the Bulls?

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sat, 29 May 2010 12:08:00 +0000

Of late, the Euro debt crisis has whipsawed the global markets into a frenzy. Asian markets have fallen (e.g. STI 12%- 3000 to 2650; HSI 15%- 22,300 to 19,000 etc) and the US markets have...

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Citibank e-Books on Personal Finances

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:21:00 +0000

Citi launches a series of books on personal finances as part of its contribution towards financial education. The series titles include: Taking Charge of Your Money Investing for...

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Healthcare financing & practical tips on health insurance

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Thu, 13 May 2010 08:08:00 +0000

This is a free seminar. The Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Life Insurance Association (LIA) are the organizers of this educational seminar on...

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Increase in CPF Contribution by 1%

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 02 May 2010 08:20:00 +0000

Our CPF contribution rate will be raised by 1% (via employer's contribution) by March 2011. The first 0.5% increase will be exercised in Sep 2010, raising the contribution into Medisave account. The...

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Asia Trader & Investor Convention 2010

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:02:00 +0000

I visited the Asia Trader & Investor Convention on the 2nd day of the event. There was a healthy crowd though I was informed it was more packed on the opening day. As usual, one can find...

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POSB Invest Equity Series 2

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:36:00 +0000

Another structured deposit rolls off the shelves of POSB. It’s POSB Invest Equity Series 2 with the website banner “4% or up to 10.8% after five years? Either way, I get a sweet deal. You can...

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Asset Allocation Tried, Tested and Proven

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:20:00 +0000

I attended last Saturday's INVEST Insights seminar at DBS Auditorium. Mr Leong Sze Hian (President, Society of Financial Service Professionals) spoke on "Managing Wealth in Turbulent Times"....

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The Waterbank and buying private apartments

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:40:00 +0000

UOL previewed the Waterbank at Dakota this weekend. Indicative prices for this new project range from above $1,000 to $1,300 psf. This is even higher than the average psf of $947 (Mar 2010) for...

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50 plus Expo 2010

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:19:00 +0000

50 Plus Expo 2010 will attract crowds this year at Suntec Singapore. Held over this weekend (on 3rd & 4th April 2010), it promises something for both our seniors as well as the whole family...

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Retirement Drawdown (Manulife Ultimate Cash & NTUC SAIL)

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0000

The recent launch of Manulife Ultimate Cash savings plan closely resembles NTUC SAIL (Save as I Like). Both savings plans use the concept of endowment where an initial period of accumulation...

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MyShield Letter of Guarantee

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:20:00 +0000

An earlier post was made on NTUC IncomeShield's Letter of Guarantee for hospital admission. Aviva's website provides the following answers for MyShield's Letter of Guarantee: Q: What are the...

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University Fee Hike

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:38:00 +0000

The 3 local universities (NUS, NTU & SMU) will raise tuition fees for new intake of students in the current academic year. This hike comes after the polytechnics and ITEs raised...

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MyShield and MyShield Plus (NEW enhancements!)

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:59:00 +0000

Aviva will launch their revised MyShield and My Shield Plus (rider) with effect from tomorrow 19th March 2010. Key enhancements to MyShield 1. Living Donor Organ Transplant* (Great Eastern is the...

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St Louis Fed: US economic indicators

eemintheifa@gmail.com (eemin.the.ifa) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:57:00 +0000

I browsed the St Louis Federal Reserve website. Thought the following charts might pique investor interest on the state of US economic recovery (and by extension impact on the global recovery)....

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