Markets & Investing
Data centre S-REITs take the spotlight as investors ride AI wave
There are two REITs with substantial data centre assets in Singapore.
Data centre S-REITs take the spotlight as investors ride AI wave
There are two REITs with substantial data centre assets in Singapore.
4 key investment themes for 4Q23 unveiled
Experts are cautious about their near-term outlook for Singapore equities.
Tang Wee Loke is UOBKayHian Holdings’ non-independent non-executive director
He has been working with the company for more than two decades.
M&G Investments expands access of 10 funds to retail investors in Singapore
The funds were previously available only to private banking and M&G’s institutional clientele.
2 risk scenarios investors should watch out for amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict
Amidst the conflict, experts point to haven assets such as gold.
Keppel’s flagship evergreen infrastructure fund attracts US$575m in initial closing
The initial target size of the fund is US$2.5b.
IMAS, AMAOS ink MOU to strengthen cross-border cooperation
The parties will facilitate cross-border cooperation on five focal points.
Deal volume in SG drops 20.8% YoY in the first three quarters of 2023
In APAC, activity fell 20.6% YoY to 10,761 deals.
SG firms lead investment in AI and machine learning technologies
Local businesses, on average, invest 24% of their annual budget in AI and machine learning.
Regulatory uncertainty hinders digital asset investment in SG
Investors (48%), however, believe regulators are committed to improving regulations.
Israel-Palestine conflict will have no ‘significant impact’ on operations: Trendlines Group
The investment company said its operations are ‘well-distant’ from military activities in Israel.
Top five reasons why affluent Singaporeans invest
Additional income (44%) is the number one reason why rich Singaporeans invest.
Property investment market activity to remain muted for the rest of 2023
Knight Frank expects total investment sales for 2023 to reach around $18b-$20b.
SG’s outbound investment drops 36.4% QoQ in 3Q23
Year-on-year, outbound investment declined 62%.
UOB joins LCH SwapClear and ForexClear as as direct clearing member
UOB is the first SEA bank to join ForexClear as a direct member.
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