Singapore's central bank on Friday loosened its monetary policy. The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will reduce slightly the slope of the policy band known as S$NEER, or the Nominal Effective ...
Singapore Central Bank Eases Policy for First Time in Nearly Five Years
Singapore’s central bank eased its monetary policy for the first time in nearly five years, saying economic growth is likely to slow this year and inflation will stay contained.
Singapore central bank eases monetary policy, first time since March 2020
SINGAPORE: Singapore's central bank on Friday loosened its monetary policy, the first such move since 2020, saying it expects inflation and growth to be slower than it initially forecast this year.
DBS keeps ‘buy’ on OUE REIT on better operating performance seen
For its 2HFY2024 ended Dec 2024 period, OUE REIT reported a DPU of 1.13 cents, up 8.7% y-o-y, boosted by the removal of working capital retention, as well as the distribution from divestment proceeds ...
Indonesian man attempted to deposit counterfeit $10,000 note at DBS branch in Hong Lim Complex
A 36-year-old Indonesian man has been charged for delivering a counterfeit $10,000 note. Read more at stomp.straitstimes.com ...
Wealthy leaders share financial advice they gave their kids: Invest early, learn from failure — and think carefully about inheritance
Wealthy leaders share the financial advice they gave their kids, including invest early, budget —and think carefully about inheritance.
COTD: Singapore amongst top investment destination for CEOs in Asia Pacific
Singapore ranked amongst the top choices for CEOs in the Asia-Pacific region planning to invest in international operations over the next 12 months.
These were the notable industrial investment deals in Singapore in Q4
Some firms were compelled to exit, but other manufacturers expanded with new investments. As the manufacturing environment in Singapore becomes increasingly sophisticated, Knight Frank noted that cost ...
T-bills remain an option for low-risk portion of an investment portfolio as yields hold around 3%
With a yield of around 3 per cent, and a triple-A credit rating for the Singapore Government, T-bills are a “solid alternative for investors seeking risk-free returns”, Mr Wong said. Mr Kevin Teng, ...
DBS remains overweight US amid ‘complex’ and ‘nuanced’ landscape
In this quarter, investors should position themselves in “extremes.” They should seek exposure to the highest beta sectors and ride the upside of Trump’s expansionary policies.
Revolut rolls out robo-advisory service in Singapore
The service supports investment in diversified portfolios without the need for extensive research or active management.
Singapore stocks close higher on Thursday as inflation eases; STI up 0.7%
SINGAPORE stocks ended higher on Thursday (Jan 23), after the Republic reported that full-year inflation in 2024 came in at 2.4 per cent. This figure, closely aligned with the official forecast, was ...
New cafe chain Oriental Kopi’s shares double on IPO debut in Malaysia
It plans to open 14 new cafes in Malaysia and by 2026 and 2 more in Singapore this year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MAS tipped to ease monetary policy as Singapore’s core inflation dips further in December
SINGAPORE’S central bank may take steps to loosen monetary policy on Friday (Jan 24) for the first time in nearly five years, with the city-state’s core inflation in December remaining below the 2 per ...
UOB Reportedly in Talks with Private Credit Investors, Hoping to Shun SHIMAO GROUP $10B Loan
Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB), a creditor bank of SHIMAO GROUP (00813.HK), is in talks with private credit investors to offload a $10 billion loan due 2025, Bloomberg quoted sources as ...
Singapore December core inflation hits its lowest since November 2021
Singapore's key consumer price gauge rose 1.8% in December from a year earlier, more than economist forecasts and the lowest in more than three years, official data showed on Thursday. The core ...