by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | ETFs
How to Buy CSPX in Singapore (2026 Complete Guide) Ireland-domiciled S&P 500 ETF — lower withholding tax, zero US estate tax risk, and a London Stock Exchange listing preferred by Singapore investors. CSPX is the iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF (Acc), listed on...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | Retirement Planning
Singapore Retirement Age 2026: What July’s Changes Mean for Your CPF & Retirement Plan From July 2026, the retirement age rises to 64. Here’s exactly what it means for your CPF contributions, payout calculations, and long-term income planning. From 1...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | S REITS
Trust Bank Singapore Review 2026 Savings rates up to 2.40% p.a., 15% cashback card, NTUC LinkPoints & referral code — is Trust Bank worth it for Singapore investors? Trust Bank Singapore is the city-state’s first digital bank backed by a traditional banking...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | S REITS
CPF Cash Top-Up Tax Relief 2026: Complete Guide to Saving Up to S$16,000 Most Singapore residents know CPF is compulsory — but far fewer realise that voluntary cash top-ups to your CPF Special Account (SA) or Retirement Account (RA) come with a powerful tax relief...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | S REITS
Far East Hospitality Trust Dividend 2026: 6.1% Yield, DPU History & Singapore Hotel Deep-Dive Far East Hospitality Trust (SGX: Q5T) delivered FY2025 DPU of 3.70 cents per stapled security — a 6.1% trailing yield at current prices, backed by Singapore’s most...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | ETFs
CSPX vs VOO: Which Is Better for Singapore Investors? (2026) A data-driven comparison of CSPX (LSE) and VOO (NYSE) — withholding tax, estate tax, total costs, and which wins for Singapore investors in 2026. For Singapore investors, CSPX wins over VOO on two critical...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 11, 2026 | S REITS
S-REIT DPU Recovery 2026: 4 Macro Catalysts Reshaping Singapore’s Property Income Sector SORA near trough. MAS easing. Tariff pause. US Fed holding. Four macro forces are converging to make 2026 one of the most compelling entry windows for Singapore REIT...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 10, 2026 | S REITS
GXS Bank Singapore Review 2026: Savings Rates, Boost Pockets & How It Stacks Up GXS Bank is Singapore’s Grab-Singtel digital bank offering up to 1.30% p.a. with no minimum deposit. But is it still worth it after the March 2026 rate cut — and how does it...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 10, 2026 | S REITS
How to Invest in REITs Singapore 2026: The Complete Beginner GuideSingapore REITs deliver 5–9% dividend yields, trade on SGX from as little as S$200, and let ordinary investors own a slice of malls, logistics hubs, hospitals, and data centres — without a...
by The Kopi Notes | Apr 10, 2026 | ETFs
Accumulating vs Distributing ETFs: Which Should Singapore Investors Pick? (2026) A complete breakdown for Singapore investors — tax implications, compounding differences, and which ETF structure wins for your goals in 2026. For Singapore investors, accumulating ETFs...