I am usually not interested in bonds except for Singapore Savings Bonds. However, a recent bond review by Adam Wong at the Fifth Person caught my attention. (Read more: Temasek retail bond: 5 things to know before you invest in the T2023-S$ bond)
Cutting the long story short, Temasek is offering a 5 year bond which matures in 2023 at a fixed interest rate of 2.7% per year. Interest is paid every 6 months and the principal amount is guaranteed by Temasek. The minimum investment amount is S$1,000 or more, in multiples of S$1,000. If you invest S$10,000, you will get S$270 per year or S$135 every 6 months.
The last date and time for applications under the Public Offer is 23rd October 2018 at 12 noon.
How To Apply You need a CDP account. There are three ways to apply for the T2023-S$ Temasek Bond. Apply via ATM (DBS,...