Steady pipeline of IPOs for Singapore this year

SINGAPORE — The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is expected to witness another healthy year of initial public offering (IPO) activity in 2017 despite the rise of alternative fundraising options for companies, with analysts identifying real estate investment ... ( read original story ...)

Household Debt in Singapore – Trends and Causes Analyzed

Singapore US Korea Household Leverage Ratio Singapore 119% ... This is likely due to the fact that income growth lagged behind expenditures, thus forcing consumers to borrow to finance their purchases. In 2016, however, household spending flatlined ... ( read original story ...)

These 3 REITs Have Beaten the Market Over the Last 12 Months

Real estate investment trusts in Singapore’s stock market are not given much love by investors at the moment, judging by how many of them are actually near a 52-week low. According to data from SGX Stock Facts, there are 19 REITs currently trading at a ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Market Likely To Remain Rangebound

(RTTNews.com) - Ahead of Monday's holiday for the new year, the Singapore stock market had finished lower in two straight sessions - giving away almost 20 points or 0.8 percent in that span. The Straits Times Index now rests just above the 2,880-point ... ( read original story ...)

Additional Upside Seen For Singapore Shares

(RTTNews.com) - The Singapore stock market on Tuesday wrote a finish to the two-day slide in which it had fallen almost 20 points or 0.8 percent. The Straits Times Index now rests just beneath the 2,900-point plateau, and the market may add to its winnings ... ( read original story ...)

Asia stock markets see subdued start to 2017

Singapore: Asian stocks began 2017 on a flat note on Tuesday ... China was the worst performing major Asian stock market in 2016, posting a 11.3 per cent loss in its worst year in five. ( read original story ...)

London stock market kicks off 2017 with record high

LONDON: European and Asian stock markets mostly rose Tuesday (Jan 3), with London ... which broke to a new record high at the open," said Joshua Mahony, market analyst at IG trading group. The FTSE remained in positive territory approaching midday as ... ( read original story ...)

UK stock market hits record as manufacturers win business

LONDON (AP) -- Britain's main stock index struck a record high Tuesday as a survey ... has undoubtedly been a key driver of the recent turnaround, while the domestic market has remained a strong contributor to new business wins," said Rob Dobson, Senior ... ( read original story ...)

Exploring Singapore’s Real Estate Market – 2017

This principal of economics is at the core of the explosion in real estate prices in Singapore during the modern era. Singapore, in many ways, is an extreme case of demand for land outpacing the supply. In a city-state of just 719 square kilometers ... ( read original story ...)

18 Things You Have To Know About Singapore’s Stock Market

In May 2015, it suddenly occurred to me that it could be useful for many investors if I were to collect important historical facts and figures about Singapore’s stock market and present them in a single article. This thought of mine eventually became an ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Q4 GDP beats forecasts as manufacturing rebounds

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's economy posted surprisingly strong growth in the fourth quarter, although the outlook is clouded by worries over a slowdown in China and uncertainty over rising global trade protectionism under the incoming Trump ... ( read original story ...)

90% car loan in Singapore – How it works?

Singaporean or Singapore PR only • Applicant must be Sole-proprietor ... Step 3 – Get a Loan with a Bank or in-house finance. • Step 4 – Register the car under Z10 for cars and Z11 for station wagon, jeeps and land rover. o Z10 and Z11 is the ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore Exchange courts IPOs with contentious weapon

SINGAPORE -- The Singapore Exchange has long promoted itself as the "Gateway to Asia" for international companies and investors seeking funds from the region. The problem is that SGX is steadily losing traffic flow to its rivals, particularly the Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)