DBS has appointed Han Kwee Juan and Lim Him Chuan to senior leadership appointments, set to take effect on 1 January 2025. ( read original story ...)
Johor property market still hot but watch out for pitfalls
THE strengthening of the Malaysian ringgit against the Singapore dollar since July could reshape how Singaporeans shop across the Causeway – including for big-ticket items such as property. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Temasek establishes $7.5 billion private credit entity
Institutional global investors in recent years have been ramping up activity in the booming private credit market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore competition watchdog clears EQT’s takeover of PropertyGuru
SINGAPORE’s competition regulator on Friday (Dec 6) said it has given the go-ahead for EQT’s proposed takeover of South-east Asia property tech firm PropertyGuru. The Competition & Consumer Commission ... ( read original story ...)
Property tycoon Gordon Tang and wife offer to buy rest of Suntec Reit at $1.16 per share
SINGAPORE - Property tycoon Gordon Tang and his wife Celine have made a mandatory conditional cash offer to acquire all the units of Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) at $1.16 per unit in ... ( read original story ...)
HDB resale market slows in November amid cooling measures and BTO supply
This marks the first time in over a year that monthly resale volumes have fallen below the 2,000-unit threshold. ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank fines JPMorgan RM8m over misconduct by relationship managers
Singapore’s central bank said on Monday it fined US lender JPMorgan Chase S$2.4 million (RM8 million) for failing to prevent and detect misconduct ... ( read original story ...)
A smart gym for seniors, vouchers for the young: What intergenerational co-living in Singapore could look like
The former Henderson Primary School will be the first state-owned property to be converted into such a conceptual space, and it's looking to open doors to residents in 2025. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Seen Facing Harsh Property Curbs If Boom Isn’t Tackled
Singapore authorities may need to add more “aggressive” real estate curbs down the road if they fail to tackle a homebuying frenzy by early next year, Barclays Plc warned. ( read original story ...)
Property developer AVJennings attracts $327 million privatisation offer
The Singapore and Sydney dual-listed firm is controlled by real estate tycoon Simon Cheong. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Analyzing Foreign Investor Trends in Singapore’s Condo Market
Singapore’s condominium market has long been a magnet for foreign investors, thanks to the city-state’s political stability, robust legal framework, and strategic location in Asia. Despite property ... ( read original story ...)
Business sentiment among Singapore property players improves in Q3 on rate declines
Business sentiment amongst property players in Singapore further improved in Q3, driven by declining interest rates and expectations of better economic performance. Data from the National University ... ( read original story ...)
APAC Realty’s CEO Marcus Chu: ‘The property industry still needs agents’
Agents have the experience and expertise, including in navigating housing policies, cooling measures, fees such as stamp duties, and much more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to remain a top real estate investment prospect in Asia Pacific 2025
Singapore is expected to remain one of the top investment prospects for real estate in the Asia Pacific in 2025, according to a joint report by PwC and the Urba ... ( read original story ...)
MAS highlights resilience of Singapore households despite global uncertainties
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) notes strong household financial health, underpinned by easing mortgage rates and income stability. The regulator, in its Financial Stability Review 2024, ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore households should remain prudent amid global risks: MAS
Households have strong financial buffers but should be careful given the heightened geopolitical uncertainties and trade tensions, MAS said in its annual financial stability review. ( read original story ...)