don't forget that you may also lose out on currency exchange rate each time you do a trade, whereas if you have a sump of money you plan to invest in SGX, then you do it only one time. I think the bank's exchange rate is higher than thro a money changer.

In addition to the cross border trading brokerage each time you trade, there is also a minimum S$25 or 30 per contract that you have to pay. And I think they also charge higher comm rate and perhaps GST of 7.5%.

Well if convenience is your priority, then I have nothing to say.

yes, but as you know int rate in sg is negligible, something like 0.1 or so..., but certainly better than DBS. Even their FD is less than 1% /annum. I think most of us who park our money in singland is because we believe it has better potential to appreciate vis-a-vis our RM.

Hi guys, just wanted to ask a quick question for anyone who has used bank nominee accounts to receive dividends before. How long does it usually take to process to dividend from the entitlement date? A week has passed already for mine so I'm not sure if I should call the bank or continue waiting. Thanks in advance 

Hi guys, just wanted to ask a quick question for anyone who has used bank nominee accounts to receive dividends before. How long does it usually take to process to dividend from the entitlement date? A week has passed already for mine so I'm not sure if I should call the bank or continue waiting. Thanks in advance 

normally a couple of days after the Payment date but not the entitlement date. so u may need to find out when is the payment date instead.

Ah okay. Thanks for that. Never did notice the payment date part of the dividend announcement. Guess I'll have to wait another month before I can receive my first dividend (first of many!) Thanks again 

At this moment, what are the recommended REIT counters?

TWR at 1.29 seems to be a little bit high to enter already?

hey whats up with SUNREIT

5176  SUNREIT  1.170  1.250  1.180  1.210  +0.040  30,32

+4 cents to 1.21 , 30k volume ??

am i missing something ?

Partly due to my pent up purchase to fulfill my Asset Allocation

  mypent ? what building is that ?

don't forget that you may also lose out on currency exchange rate each time you do a trade, whereas if you have a sump of money you plan to invest in SGX, then you do it only one time. I think the bank's exchange rate is higher than thro a money changer.

In addition to the cross border trading brokerage each time you trade, there is also a minimum S$25 or 30 per contract that you have to pay. And I think they also charge higher comm rate and perhaps GST of 7.5%.

Well if convenience is your priority, then I have nothing to say.

English lar, not building 

English lar, not building 
pent-up
adj (pent up when postpositive)
1. not released; repressed pent-up emotions
2. kept unwillingly I've been pent up in this office for over a year

pent-up   [pent-uhp]
adjective
confined; restrained; not vented or expressed; curbed: pent-up emotions; pent-up rage.
Origin:
1705–15;  adj. use of verb phrase pent up

Synonyms
repressed, suppressed, bottled-up.

For investments:
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pent-u...p#axzz1i1brNE9H
Definition of 'Pent Up Demand'
When the demand for a service or product is unusually strong. Pent up demand is used by economists to describe the general public's strong return to consumerism following a period of decreased spending.  

Investopedia explains 'Pent Up Demand'
Pent up demand is often seen immediately following a recession or depression, where consumers have built their savings or held off on purchases due an the uncertain economic climate. Quite often, pent up demand accelerates the economic recovery period immediately following an economic downturn thanks to a sudden increase in consumer confidence and spending.

Company Name: AMANAHRAYA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST
Stock Name: ARREIT
Date Announced: 13/12/2011

Announcement Detail:
EX-date: 13/12/2011

Entitlement date: 15/12/2011

Entitlement time: 04:00:00 PM

Entitlement subject: Income Distribution

Entitlement description: Third Interim Income Distribution of 1.7200 sen per ARREIT unit (taxable of 1.6806 sen per unit and tax-exempt of 0.0394 sen per unit) for the financial period ended 30 September 2011.

Period of interest payment: to

Financial Year End: 31/12/2011

Share transfer book & register of members will be: to closed from (both dates inclusive) for the purpose of determining the entitlements

Registrar's name ,address, telephone no: Symphony Share Registrars Sdn Bhd
Level 6 Symphony House
Block D13 Pusat Dagangan Dana 1
Jalan PJU 1A/46
47301 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan

Payment date: 19/01/2012

a. Securities transferred into the Depositor's Securities Account before 4:00 pm in respect of transfers: 15/12/2011

Entitlement indicator: Currency

Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

Entitlement in Currency: 0.0172

Remarks: This amended announcement is made due to the change of payment date from 29 January 2012 to 19 January 2012

Are Investments in Singapore subjected to GST of 7.5% 

Seriously, I do not think so.

Mind to clear our doubts.

You pay GST only if you are a tax resident of SG. Otherwise not applicable to you.  Oh BTW SG dividend from REIT have 0% tax... that will compensate your exchange rate.