by The Kopi Notes | Jul 23, 2026 | News
Singapore’s retirement age rose from 63 to 64 and the re-employment age from 68 to 69 on 1 July 2026, while CPF interest rates for Q3 2026 held steady at the 2.5% and 4% floors. The CPF payout eligibility age stays at 65, unaffected by the change. Data verified...
by The Kopi Notes | Jul 22, 2026 | News
Singapore’s retirement age climbed to 64 and the re-employment age to 69 on 1 July 2026, while CPF Board confirmed interest rates for Ordinary, Special, MediSave and Retirement Accounts stay unchanged for Q3 2026. For retail investors, this reshapes how long CPF...
by The Kopi Notes | Jul 21, 2026 | News
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has opened applications for the August 2026 Singapore Savings Bond (issue GX26080T), offering a first-year interest rate of 1.46% and a 2.06% average annual return over 10 years. Applications close 28 July 2026. Here is what the...
by The Kopi Notes | Jul 20, 2026 | News
Oil Prices Surge, Inflation Rises: What It Means for Singapore REIT Investors Brent crude near a 2026 high, MAS lifting its inflation forecast, and a hawkish Fed — here is how it flows through to your S-REIT dividends. Brent crude jumped to US$88.10 a barrel on 17...
by The Kopi Notes | Jul 19, 2026 | News
S-REITs Post Record S$8.2B M&A Spree Even as Inflation Bites (2026) 1H2026 acquisitions hit their highest since 2021 — but a 17% electricity tariff hike and a rising MAS inflation forecast are squeezing S-REIT operating costs. Here’s what it means for your...
by The Kopi Notes | Jul 18, 2026 | News
SGX Group has just posted its strongest trading year on record. FY2026 securities turnover jumped 35% to S$455.7 billion and derivatives volumes rose 15% to 363.5 million contracts, while the Straits Times Index hit an all-time high and retail investors bought in at...
