Downside risks lie ahead for Singapore banks with US tariffs set to weigh on loan growth and earnings, analysts say.
Issue #20: What’s Happening This Week? Trump’s Tariff War, HSBC’s New Invite-Only Card, and More
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XRP to hit US$12.50 by end-2028: Standard Chartered
XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest growing uses for digital assets: Standard Chartered.
United Overseas Bank Is Solid, But Dark Clouds Are Keeping Us On Hold
Despite economic uncertainties, United Overseas Bank maintains a healthy NIM of 2.09% and a stable Non-Performing Loan ratio of 1.5%. Read why UOVEF is a hold.
UOB Kay Hian cuts Sats target price to S$2.89, downgrades it to ‘hold’ on likely tariff impact
SINGAPORE] Freight handler Sats might be hit by a potential slowdown in globalisation and decline in global trade volume as a result of the United States’ reciprocal tariffs, prompting one research ...
Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on April 9
The Straits Times Index falls 2.2 per cent or 75.78 points to 3,393.69. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore shares, STI continue to tumble on Wednesday
SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down, mirroring most regional indices that dipped on Wednesday (Apr 9). Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s Monetary Authority receives eight complaints against financial influencers this year, up from five-year average
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) reportedly received eight complaints against financial influencers this year — or “finfluencers” — up from an annual average of five over the past five years.
Reformative training for man whose bank account received more than $952k, including scam proceeds
Muhammad Zul Haziq Muhammad Hisam, 21, also recruited an 18-year-old girl to “rent out” her bank account. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC in group behind world’s first facility-level just transition guidelines for banks
A new set of tools aims to help banks assess their alignment with just transition principles, enabling rapid climate action while creating social and economic opportunities for communities.
Singapore directors, CEOs, companies continue share buybacks amid global stock market shake up
Centurion Corporation’s non-executive director Han Seng Juan, bought 250,000 ordinary shares for $1.04 per share for $260,000 on Apr 7. Han, who owns a 50% shareholding interest in the company, now ...
XRP to hit USD12.50 by end-2028: Standard Chartered
XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest growing uses for digital assets: Standard Chartered ...
OCBC picks four ‘defensive’ S-REITs amid recession risks
Valuations for S-REITs “appear attractive” from both a historical price-to-book and dividend yield perspective, says OCBC, but they warn that the path ahead “will not be without headwinds”.
Vistek: Vistek’s IPO Is A Bet On Big-League Growth
Vistek's IPO targets L6 status to secure larger contracts. Learn about their growth plans, valuation concerns, and ideal entry price. Click to read why VTEK is a Hold.
Singapore firm nearly lost $500,000 after deepfake video scam: police
A multinational firm in Singapore almost lost nearly US$500,000 after a deepfake video conference scam preyed on the company's finance director.
Fiji Men And Kiwi Women Conquer Singapore Sevens Thriller
Argentina's men finished their Singapore campaign with a bronze after defeating Spain, while Canada’s women also scooped bronze. The Singapore event also saw the announcement of ...