DBS shares surged past $58 for the first time, reaching as high as $58.80 in morning trade. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Demand for Singapore equities surges among wealthy clients at Bank of Singapore as US dollar weakens
SINGAPORE] Allocations to Singapore dollar assets through discretionary mandates at Bank of Singapore doubled year on year in 2025, as wealthy investors sought to hedge against US dollar exposure ...
HSBC Life adapts to longevity, retirement trends
HSBC Life Singapore has launched an indexed universal life (IUL) plan designed to provide lifetime income, wealth accumulation, and protection across different life stages.
US dollar slide sharpens case for Singapore equities, says OCBC research head
Reits stand out as they offer good dividend yields with a cushion of at least 5 to 6% Read more at The Business Times.
‘Achievable’ for STI to hit 5,000 points: OCBC’s Carmen Lee
With the Straits Times Index (STI) crossing 4,700 points to a new all-time-high, hitting the 5,000 mark is a “very achievable level” for the benchmark index, says Carmen Lee, head of equity research ...
OCBC Stock Shows Quiet Strength as Investors Eye Dividends
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp Ltd (OCBC) has recently demonstrated resilience in a turbulent global banking environment, prompting investors to consider its potential for sustained growth. This article ...
Singdollar could continue to strengthen against regional currencies in 2026: OCBC chief economist
MAS is unlikely to change its monetary policy stance amid low inflation, OCBC's Selena Ling said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
STI could hit 5,000 points by end-2026 as analysts eye continued momentum
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) could breach the 5,000-point mark by the end of 2026, driven by policy tailwinds, recovering earnings and a revitalised initial public offering (IPO) market.
DBS leads as Singapore investment banking fees hit 4-year high in 2025 amid M&A rebound
The bank was the top performer with an 8.4 per cent share of the total fee pool. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
StanChart names GPB group market head in Singapore
London-headquartered bank Standard Chartered has named Hu Hong as its global private bank ( GPB ) group market head in Singapore, a role in which he will focus on building and growing a new Greater ...
Singapore investment banking fees climb to US$864.6 million, highest since 2021; DBS leads in fees earned
Singaporean companies issue a total of 38 IPOs in 2025, raising US$2.5 billion Read more at The Business Times.
DBS leads as Singapore investment banking fees hit $1.1 billion, highest since 2021
DBS took 8.4 per cent wallet share of the total fee pool. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DBS keeps ‘buy’ on iFast on Financial Alliance Corp stake acquisition
DBS views iFast's latest stake acquisition as a strategic bridge between its wealth platform and B2B advisory ecosystem ...
Shares in DBS, OCBC hit all-time highs on Jan 6
Shares in DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) hit all-time highs on Jan 6. OCBC’s shares crossed $20 for the first time, after opening at $20.04 on Jan 6, while DBS’s ...
Johnson Controls to invest S$60m to expand Innovation Center in Singapore
Will develop and test next-generation cooling, thermal management, and intelligent automation technologies designed for AI ...
AirTrunk explores potential Singapore-listed REIT – report
APAC data center firm AirTrunk is considering a potential real estate investment trust (REIT) listing in Singapore. As reported by Bloomberg last week and citing people familiar with the matter, the ...