Question 4 – Current Trends & Developments

TerraUSD, or UST, which lost its US dollar peg, crashed to US$0.20 on Wednesday…UST-affiliated token Luna plunged by … 99.9% below its all-time high of US$119.18 just last month.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, was caught in the fire-sale of risky crypto assets as it fell another 8% to US$26,570, having been near US$40,000 just a week ago and almost US$70,000 just last November.

– The Straits Times 12 May 2022 / Source : Bloomberg

 a. Explain briefly the three (3) features that make up the crypto ecosystem

b. State and elaborate four (4) risks that most central banks including MAS are concern in the crypto ecosystem.

c. Given the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies, what would you advise an investor who is interested in investing in cryptocurrency?

a. Investors have largely been ignoring climate risks despite the economic damage from climate disasters rising in recent years. The International Monetary Fund predicts natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, droughts and storms may cost $1 trillion annually starting in

As an environmentalist, your friend, En Xiang is interested to know more about sustainability finance in fixed income securities or bonds.

Describe three (3) types of sustainability bonds available for investing to your friend.