What is the interest rate charged on margin debits in an IBKR Lite account with IBKR Singapore?

For an IBKR Lite account the interest charged for a margin loan is calculated based on the Tier 1 IBKR Pro rate plus 1%.

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The interest paid on cash balances is calculated based on the Tier 2 IBKR Pro rate minus 1%.

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For negative rate currencies, IBKR Lite clients will get the same benefit as IBKR Pro clients of not being charged interest on the first tier. However, IBKR Lite clients will be charged on Tier 2 balances at a rate of the IBKR Pro rate minus 1%.

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For negative rate currencies, IBKR Lite clients will get the same benefit as IBKR Pro clients of not being charged interest on the first tier. However, IBKR Lite clients may be charged on Tier 2 balances.

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