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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Commentary: Norway's savvy investing pays off

Is anywhere safe?

Wall Street will tell you that government bonds issued by advanced Western countries are the safest investments money can buy.

But recent events have made a mockery of that idea. If it weren't for international rescue packages, Greece, Ireland and Portugal surely would have defaulted on their bonds.

Don't think the trouble's going to end there. Spain's finances are in trouble. Italy's net debts are 100% of its gross domestic product. Read the full story here...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Singapore: Deposit Insurance and Policy Owners’ Protection Schemes Bill and Insurance (Amendment) Bill

The Bill had it's second reading in Parliament yesterday (April 11). Included is an increase in the Deposit Insurance Scheme from $20,000 to $50,000 and proposal to include all non-bank depositors such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, companies and unincorporated entities.

The scope of coverage under the Policyholder Protection Fund (PPF) is expanded to cover 100% of a life insurer's liabilities, subject to a cap of $500,000 for sum assured and $100,000 for surrender values. Link to the speech by Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry and Deputy Chairman, Monetary Authority of Singapore
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