by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Strategic Realignment: The potential troop reduction seems connected to the Pentagon’s broader Indo-Pacific strategy focused on countering China. The proposed redeployment to Guam positions forces at a strategic hub that’s roughly equidistant from key...
by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The four traps he identifies are pretty standard: Bait-and-Switch Interest Rates – This is especially prevalent with online banks and credit unions advertising high promotional rates. The key is reading the fine print to understand when rates change and what...
by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Impact Analysis: U.S. Movie Tariffs on Singapore, ASEAN, and Asia Executive Summary The proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies represents a significant departure from traditional trade policy, targeting services rather than goods. For Singapore, ASEAN, and...
by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Core Warning The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is warning about potential instability in the massive $113 trillion foreign exchange swap market. The concern centres on non-bank financial firms holding over $80 trillion in FX swaps, which are essentially...
by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Nu Holdings (NU) represent two distinct fintech investment paradigms: infrastructure enablement versus direct financial services disruption. Their contrasting approaches offer different exposure to fintech growth while presenting...
by chung chinyi | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Beyond Banking for Consumers Analysis Report 2025: Key Insights Executive Overview The banking industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as traditional financial institutions expand beyond core banking services to offer holistic value propositions. This...
