Basel III Requirements Mean Less Money to Consumers & Businesses
Basel III requirements and initiatives are being hailed and hated this morning as bankers and analysts said new global rules could mean less money available to lend to businesses and consumers, but praised a decision to give them plenty of time – until 2019 – before the so-called “Basel III” requirements come into full force. The rules, which will gradually require banks to hold greater capital …

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Will Singapore Property Cooling Measures Work?

by admin on September 13, 2010

Will Singapore Property Cooling Measures Work?
The Government announced the following measures to maintain a stable and sustainable property market: 1. Increase the holding period for imposition of Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) from the current 1 year to 3 years (the 1-year SSD was imposed only in February 2010). In summary, properties bought before 20 February 2010 will not be subject to the [...]

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