Friday, 30 September 2022

Can We Have Malaysia Savings Bonds?

 An illustration of the proposed Malaysia Savings Bond includes:




The above illustration is based on the Singapore Government’s Savings Bonds for retail investors. Why can’t we have this to fund Government development projects? Is MOF/BNM able to organise it?

Savers are currently paid pittance even in a rising interest environment. The current savings rate is about 0.2% p.a, well below inflation. Couldn’t the banks/MOF assist savers to get a fair return?


Reference:

Monetary Authority of Singapore


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