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post Sep 10 2013, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(pinksapphire @ Sep 10 2013, 04:39 AM)
Can't wait to see what OCBC will offer after their current promo ends tomorrow.
If nothing's good, gotta start deciding where to place my funds after that, sigh.
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Hi was trying to reply your post other foreign currency but cant because the forum is "full". The only foreign currency comparable to RM deposit is Aus dollar follow by NZ, the rest gave very low rates.

Usually when bank close the offer earlier because either they have reached the target or they plan to lower the rates. My opinion is Ocbc will lower the rate judging by the recent promo only 3.3% for 9 months...
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post Sep 10 2013, 08:03 PM

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QUOTE(pinksapphire @ Sep 10 2013, 04:39 AM)
Can't wait to see what OCBC will offer after their current promo ends tomorrow.
If nothing's good, gotta start deciding where to place my funds after that, sigh.
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Went to Ocbc open Mega Saver and new Smart Saver today before the rate goes down...

Effective 11 sept ocbc promo

Fresh fund same as before
Mega saver interest drop from 4.5% to 4.2%, previous 2:1 ratio remain. A quick estimate shown the effective rate is 3.55%.

Fresh fund same as before
13 months joint account drop from 3.7% to 3.55%

No Fresh fund required
3.33% for 12 months. This one I wasnt sure as the rate is low and I dont want to waste my memory cell..
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post Sep 11 2013, 12:07 AM

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QUOTE(xcxa23 @ Sep 10 2013, 03:56 PM)
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sorry for late reply.. busy day..
so if i were to put 50k, is my calculation correct???

this is my calculation
3.78% (for existing n new fund)

50,000 x 0.0378 = 1890

3.88%(new & existing fresh fund)
90% FD;10% CASA

FD
45,000 x 0.0388 = 1746

CASA
5,000 x 0.0068 = 34
3Months = 34 x 3 = 102

Total
1746 + 102 = 1848
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RHB 3.78 and 3.88 was offered and ended 31 Aug...are you saying RHB re-introduce this offer?
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post Sep 11 2013, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(Gen-X @ Sep 11 2013, 10:46 AM)
Might as well go with 13 months 3.55% and save time going to the bank and not having to worry about new funds thingy. But then again, at 3.55%, it is still lower than Affin's board rate of 3.6% for 12 months. Looks like KFH current FD Promos are the most competitive currently for those wanting PIDM.
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It seems that the bank strategy is throwing the net initially to attract customers with high short term (3 months) and now it is the time to tighten the net to lock the fish for 13 months...



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post Sep 12 2013, 01:06 PM

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QUOTE(Gen-X @ Sep 12 2013, 11:29 AM)
Bro I just updated my Fixed Deposit Page for the OCBC FD Promos and when I calculated the effective interest rate for the Mega Save, it is up to 3.71% and 3.78% with minimum deposit RM50 and RM1K per month respectively (that is if go sign up the Mega Save early in the month and withdraw the amount in the Smart Savers early of the month when your FD matures so that you won't be penalized with 0.5% interest in the Smart Savers, go deposit mid month, interest maybe drop to 3.55% or even less tongue.gif ). Go with OCBC Premier Savings Account, the interest is about 3.8% guaranteed since one won't be penalized for withdrawals but of course must maintain minimum amount requirement.

Once again, to read more on latest FD Promotions click here to my FD Page at my blog to read my comments.

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My early estimation was based on % not on actual dollar. I was trying to get a quick feel on the effect of dropping to 4.2%. With your calculation of 3.71% helps me to stay on with Ocbc instead of playing musical chair with Mach, tq
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post Sep 19 2013, 12:01 AM

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Public bank IBG at counter costs RM2. IBG through internet 10 sen but max limit RM10k only..

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post Sep 19 2013, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(ck23 @ Sep 19 2013, 09:22 AM)
OCBC has promotion now.

But mostly my FD is put via online banking, easy to get it uplifted.

I heard if you put over the counter, you would need to uplift it over the counter too.

Plus it's so risky to bring cash to bank.
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Can share what is the promotion? You can IBG instead of carrying cash
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post Sep 19 2013, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(ck23 @ Sep 19 2013, 10:19 AM)
ya. But IBG limits 10k only per day.

The promotion is here

http://www.ocbc.com.my/personal-banking/Ac...moreinfo_button
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This was reported on 10 sept..thanks for the link anyway..
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post Sep 24 2013, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(Gary1981 @ Sep 24 2013, 10:49 AM)
SC give 3.5% for 6 months
Mach HL gives 3.4% for 12 months.

Still accumulating more info as got FD due end sept 13. Will check out Affin as received brochures mentioned 3.88%...
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Std Chartered 15sen for IBG but limit at RM10k. Ridiculously low!! mad.gif Rentas is RM9. Comparatively high compare to other banks. Today forced to use Rentas.

If FD matured on Saturday and withdraw on Monday, no interest given over the weekend through no fault of customer. Public and Ocbc bank will pay the interest

Worst is when your FD about to mature, they will send you a letter asking you to take up another FD scheme, if you ddnt response by certain date, the bank assume you agreed to the new scheme. Worst and unethical bank. Please avoid SC.
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post Sep 25 2013, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Sep 24 2013, 11:55 PM)
This is terrible. I will surely complain to BNM if i kena
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This is what I told the oeration manager and I will sure complain to BNM.

For those of you who are playing fresh fund by IBG or Rentas way, please avoid Standard Chartered bank. Rentas money transfer is suppose to be within same day or within a few hours. This is my personal experience with Ocbc and Public bank.

Standard Chartered Bank need 24 hours!!! Yesterady at 2pm I rentas out of Standard Chartered bank and today at 1pm when I checked, the recipent bank has not yet received the money. Called that inefficiency SC, was told it takes 24 hours to transfer the money.

So beware...and avoid Standard Chartered bank when you want to beat the fresh fund rule..

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post Sep 25 2013, 05:36 PM

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QUOTE(DAViS @ Sep 25 2013, 04:34 PM)
SC to MBB today transfer, tomorrow morning 8am received.
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Ocbc and public banks rentas today receive money today..

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post Sep 26 2013, 10:28 PM

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QUOTE(Gary1981 @ Sep 24 2013, 10:49 AM)
SC give 3.5% for 6 months
Mach HL gives 3.4% for 12 months.

Still accumulating more info as got FD due end sept 13. Will check out Affin as received brochures mentioned 3.88%...
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Am bank

offer 1 - 15 Oct end

Pure FD
3.55% for 9 months, fresh fund only, min RM10k
3.48% for 6 months
3.3% for 3 months (this 3 month promo only available at Penang Beach St. Branch this Saturday)

Offer 2 bundle with life insurance, end 30 Sept

50:50 split.

50% in FD, 3.8% for 9 months
50% in life insurance scheme, with
3.75% for 36 months
3.9% for 48 months
4.1% for 60 months

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post Sep 27 2013, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(anmie @ Sep 27 2013, 01:59 PM)
no necessarily 50:50. u can ask them to put full amount at 4.1% for 60 months. I did that.
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That is good news. What is the minimum amount to enjoy 4.1%? Interest credited monthly?

For those worry about BR PIDM coverage can probably try this..

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post Oct 1 2013, 11:53 AM

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QUOTE(danmooncake @ Oct 1 2013, 01:07 AM)
EPF tax deduction benefit is up to RM6K per year only but all future (retirement age) withdrawals and gains are indeed tax free so far.
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On the EPF tax deduction, can a self employed or retiree claimed deduction after he has contributed to EPF with his own money?
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post Oct 2 2013, 12:16 AM

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QUOTE(pinksapphire @ Oct 1 2013, 06:30 PM)
RHB promo finished before I could transfer in time cry.gif
Now I don't know where to go to cuz all FD promos suck...It's the 1st of Oct, I wonder if any banks have introduced anything good sad.gif
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post Oct 2 2013, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(pinksapphire @ Oct 2 2013, 12:34 AM)
Their new one gives very low effective rate...otherwise I would have renewed sad.gif
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Still not too bad for 3 months FD as I wasnt looking for long term
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post Oct 2 2013, 09:58 PM

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QUOTE(MGM @ Oct 2 2013, 11:28 AM)
Yes I have children. Will look into these and thanks. For HLB 2.8 to 2.9 is as good as 1 month fd.
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HLB junior SA rate is following the bank 1 month FD rate, thus may not be fixed.

Ocbc smart saver 2.9% but once withdraw the rate drop to 0.5%.

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post Oct 4 2013, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(BoomChaCha @ Oct 4 2013, 07:26 PM)
General, if the FD maturity date falls on Saturday, OCBC FD cert maturity date is still printed with Saturday. And OCBC will
pay FD interest for Saturday and Sunday after we make FD withdrawal on the next following Monday

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Public bank also paid the interest over the weekend..anyone know does Std Chartered also practice the same ?
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post Oct 6 2013, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(Gen-X @ Oct 4 2013, 05:57 PM)

TO ALL:

Fresh from the over, just posted at my Fixed Deposit Page at my Blog, UOB straight forward 12 and 13 months FD Promo at 3.6% and 3.65%
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Noticed first page didnt mention Am Bank 3.55% for 9 months even though it was reported here...anyway, re-post here with the brochure again..was thinking of deposit into Am bank this Tuesday but saw your post 3.65% for 13 months...will probably proceed to UOB instead of Am...I am assuming the rate will go down...


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post Oct 9 2013, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(Gen-X @ Oct 6 2013, 10:37 PM)
Bro, that is why my TS mentioned in Post#1 to click my blog for FD Rates and Latest Promos  tongue.gif

The Ambank promo is also listed in my FD Page which ends this 15 October plus one or two other promos not mentioned in this thread.
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Stayed put with Am bank instead of going to UOB even though the rate is slightly higher. The interest dollar gained is not substantial as the FD amount was not big. Read from newspaper that second half 2014 interest willgo up..hope 9 months from now proved my decision was roght..

Am bank promo needs fresh fund and have to IBG out the matured FD and use pesonal cheque for the fresh fund..just wanted to share here on the IBG limit and charges..

Am bnak - IBG charges 50 sen, no limit on amount ( this is what the counter staff said )
Citi bank - charges 15 sens, limit 500k
Ocbc - 10 sen, limit 500k
Std Chart - 15 sen, limit 10k ( very low for a global bank)

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