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Post by bwb » Sun, 13 Apr 2008 6:28 am

Plavt wrote:bwb,
You need to make at least 5 posts before you PM will function correctly.
ah gotcha, well hmm, i guess ill go find a few more

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Post by boost7 » Mon, 02 Jun 2008 6:28 pm

sundaymorningstaple wrote:Most local Insurance brokers will be able to secure a banker's guarantee via and insurance arrangement. I know Maybank does this as I've used them when I had my Employment Agency License which also carries a 20K bond or bankers guarantee. Just ask any insurance broker and they will be able to sort you out in no time.

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do you any of insurance brokers who carries this kind of job for ya.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:21 pm

boost7

just google { insurance broker +singapore } and take your pick. Most all will be able to handle the job.

I cannot recommend anyone in particular although I used a very small company called InsureMaster Agency in The Plaza on Beach Road (#08-302). Not sure if it's still there or not. Their number was 62910828/62986222 and Fax: 62949992. email: imagency@singnet.com.sg. Mr. Mervyn Lee was the Marketing Manager

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Post by Winxkid » Mon, 09 Jun 2008 5:16 pm

So TS,

Been issued with BG already?
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Post by David-asia » Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:35 pm

Just wondering if there's been any update to this?

Were you able to get a Banker's Guarantee by an insurance broker? What was the fee and is there anyone you recommend?

I also found the OCBC bankers guarantee form.
http://ocbc.com/download/business_banki ... 240707.pdf

Thanks,

David

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Post by David-asia » Wed, 18 Mar 2009 9:20 pm

Went to get my bankers guarantee, OCBC said i need to place $5000 in a time deposit, and will cost $100 per year, and open a savings account.

Went to UOB today who stated basically the same thing- but they also said I should contact MOM, that maybe they would accept a bankers check?

Anyone heard of this? gonna call MOM tomorrow.

Another post mentioned using an insurance company, anyone go this route?

David

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Post by ukdesigner » Wed, 18 Mar 2009 9:28 pm

not heard that before. Best thing to do is talk to MOM and ask if they recommend a bank for the service.

They're pretty helpful. I used Citibank who were f*cking awful but they did do what I needed and off course I had to pay for it.
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Post by David-asia » Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:33 am

Called MOM, who said they would only take a bankers guarantee.

Called up citibank- they want $10 a month + 1.8% monthly..
Looks like I'll stick with OCBC and their $5k timed deposit.

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Post by David-asia » Sun, 22 Mar 2009 9:55 pm

Went to OCBC on friday to get the guarantee- they then said it was $150 a year :???: (after being told a few days earlier it was $100) Had enough with them... But will have to keep $1000 min in ocbc now for 6 mos to avoid a $30 early withdrawal fee. Gotta love banks...

Went to DBS, who said they can do the guarantee with a $3000 time deposit and $100 fee. So I'm using them. - also no 2nd regular account is needed, but got one anyway to make it simpler to pay the fees. Also, its only a $500 min.

My recommendation- use DBS, and suggest you use the headquarter branch at 6 Shenton Way as this is where you will need to pick up the guarantee from anyway- i didn't and now have to go there.

BTW- takes 3-5 business days for them to process.... I rushed em and got it in 2.

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Post by savestheday » Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:09 pm

If you were using a company to incorporate your business or use their company secretary service would they not sponsor your application? Is this service offered?

Would rather not have cash just sitting in a time deposit if can help it.

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Post by Strong Eagle » Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:11 pm

savestheday wrote:If you were using a company to incorporate your business or use their company secretary service would they not sponsor your application? Is this service offered?

Would rather not have cash just sitting in a time deposit if can help it.
No.

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Post by savestheday » Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:13 pm

Nevermind then. Are DBS still offering the best value?

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