Temasek Bond T2023-S$ is Temasek’s first-ever SGD-denominated bonds that will be listed on SGX. This means that retail investors like you and I will finally be able to buy into such bonds, usually exclusive only to financial institutions and accredited investors.

This is also great news for risk-adverse investors who are looking for quality bonds for investment. Currently, a retail investor can only buy monthly Singapore Savings Bonds, trade exchange-listed SGS bonds and 9 corporate bonds (excluding perpetuals).

A new bond in the market is definitely welcome news, so should you be excited by this offer? How safe is this Temasek Bond T2023? Is this bond more attractive than other fixed income choices in the market? I have done some reading today and digested the bond information. In the following paragraphs I will show you what I think.

Here’s a quick low-down of all you need to know about Temasek Bond