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Singapore beats UK, HK in merging & acquisition index
Singapore beats UK, HK in merging & acquisition index
But guess which country is billed as most attractive M&A market.
Singapore dollar remains at $1.2477 against the greenback
The US dollar faced some weakness heading into the Fed’s meeting, says IG Markets Singapore.
OCBC hits record 23% profit surge
Thanks to robust trading and insurance revenue from Great Eastern Holdings.
OCBC's 2Q12 earnings likely to disappoint, warns analyst
The strong trading profits recorded in 1Q12 are unlikely to repeat this time.
Here's why GEH's profit plunged from S$263m to S$81m
Great Eastern Holding's non-par fund profits declined to a mere S$2m.
Singapore banks' diversified portfolio beats ASEAN banks
June loan growth is on track to meet CIMB's full-year estimate of 13-14%.
Great Eastern Q2 profit down to S$81.4m
The net profit for the quarter ended 30 June 2012 was lower than the S$117.7 million for the same period in 2011.
Loans continued to slow from Sept 2011 peak
Loan-to-deposit ratio at 91.9%, the highest since 2001.
Singapore dollar hits three-month high against the greenback
The local currency traded at $1.2454 on 1 August 2012 morning, its highest level since early May.
Housing loans surged 15% in June
Singaporeans seem to be richer as car loans and credit cards also went up 9.5% and 14.8%.
Singaporeans refuse to be loyal to a single bank
More than half distribute deposits and investments to three or more banks, says survey.
1 in 2 Singaporeans frustrated with banks' services
17% will actually not recommend their primary banks to others.
Lower lending rates seen for Indonesia
A BI official says lending rates should be lower to improve internal bank management and encourage competition.
USD-Asia await further global cues
Trade will be in a slightly more consolidative manner, says OCBC Treasury Research.
SGX seeks public views on new securities margin rules
With the proposed framework, margins will be imposed on portfolios of Central Depository members.
Singapore dollar holds onto gains against the greenback
Positive comments from the ECB have provided ‘a shot in the arm’ to risk currencies, says IG Markets Singapore.
Chinese insurers need better risk management policies: Fitch
Laxer restrictions will now allow insurers to invest in more complex assets, which the ratings agency believes should be balanced with stronger risk...
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