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Credit/Debit cards

Not one big spending spree: Why more people in their 30s, 40s in Singapore seek help over credit card debt

In Singapore, credit card balances are one of the most expensive forms of consumer debt.
In Singapore, credit card balances are one of the most expensive forms of consumer debt.

Visa approved to prepare domestic payments business in China

Visa’s clearance of the regulatory hurdle will allow it to operate in China’s US$144 trillion payments market and marks the end to its years-long pursuit. 
Visa’s clearance of the regulatory hurdle will allow it to operate in China’s US$144 trillion payments market and marks the end to its years-long pursuit. 

European Tour will not allow membership to LIV players in 2027

FILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf Invitational - London - Centurion Golf Club, St Albans, Britain - July 5, 2023 General view of the 18th hole at the Centurion Golf Club Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf Invitational - London - Centurion Golf Club, St Albans, Britain - July 5, 2023 General view of the 18th hole at the Centurion Golf Club Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

How to get friends to share expenses during group holidays

Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.
Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.

Colombia faces hurdles to meet IMF commitments under possible lending deal

A man walks past the International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo at its headquarters in Washington, U.S., May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas
A man walks past the International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo at its headquarters in Washington, U.S., May 10, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

Retaining key LIV players an 'achievable hurdle' for new investors

FILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf Invitational - London - Centurion Golf Club, St Albans, Britain - July 5, 2023 General view of the 18th hole at the Centurion Golf Club Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Golf - LIV Golf Invitational - London - Centurion Golf Club, St Albans, Britain - July 5, 2023 General view of the 18th hole at the Centurion Golf Club Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo

Australia’s credit card-surcharge ban squeezes small retailers

The ban does not stop banks, card networks or payment providers from charging businesses to process transactions.
The ban does not stop banks, card networks or payment providers from charging businesses to process transactions.

Visa joins growing alarm over AI-powered risks

Visa processes roughly a billion payments a day worth around US$15 trillion (S$19.2 trillion) a year, making it a key part of the world’s financial plumbing system.
Visa processes roughly a billion payments a day worth around US$15 trillion (S$19.2 trillion) a year, making it a key part of the world’s financial plumbing system.

How to tap credit card perks and spend safely in retirement without falling into a debt trap

Retirees aged 65 and above can use their CPF LIFE payouts as a valid source of income when they apply for unsecured credit card facilities.
Retirees aged 65 and above can use their CPF LIFE payouts as a valid source of income when they apply for unsecured credit card facilities.

Low on code, high on miles: S’porean uses AI to create tool to maximise credit card rewards

Hosan Swee, creator of KiasuMiles, on July 10. He taught himself to code using artificial intelligence and built the website, which recommends the best credit cards to use at different merchants to maximise airline miles.
Hosan Swee, creator of KiasuMiles, on July 10. He taught himself to code using artificial intelligence and built the website, which recommends the best credit cards to use at different merchants to maximise airline miles.

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