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Singapore Savings Bonds

Safe alternatives for your savings as interest rates come down

Money for immediate needs or emergencies could be kept in a high-yield savings account.
Money for immediate needs or emergencies could be kept in a high-yield savings account.

Singapore seeks to raise issuance of govt securities to $1.5 trillion to grow CPF, local debt market

The limit was last raised in 2021, when Parliament authorised the increase from $690 billion to $1.065 trillion
The limit was last raised in 2021, when Parliament authorised the increase from $690 billion to $1.065 trillion

Don’t discount bonds as an investment choice

Developed market government bonds are generally considered low-risk investments. However, this is not true for all markets.
Developed market government bonds are generally considered low-risk investments. However, this is not true for all markets.

T-bill yields could stay above 3% and remain an investment option for cash and CPF funds: Analysts

Singapore dollar notes in 2, 5, 10 and 50 denomination.
Singapore dollar notes in 2, 5, 10 and 50 denomination.

Lower borrowing costs in Singapore likely if the US Fed cuts rates in 2024

Fixed deposit rates are currently around 3.1 to  3.2 per cent after shooting past 4 per cent in early 2023.
Fixed deposit rates are currently around 3.1 to  3.2 per cent after shooting past 4 per cent in early 2023.

T-bills, SSBs continue to offer investment opportunities, but look elsewhere too: Experts

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Singapore Savings Bond 10-year average yield reaches year-to-date high of 3.32%

Singapore dollar notes in 2, 5, 10 and 50 denomination.
Singapore dollar notes in 2, 5, 10 and 50 denomination.

Fixed deposits, SSBs, T-bills are still good investment options despite falling yields: Experts

It has certainly been a lucrative period for anyone with funds in instruments like fixed deposits, Singapore Savings Bonds and T-bills.
It has certainly been a lucrative period for anyone with funds in instruments like fixed deposits, Singapore Savings Bonds and T-bills.

Forum: Investors who have reached $200k limit for SSBs can consider other products

Forum: Consider raising individual limit of Singapore Savings Bonds

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