News
SGX profits at risk from insufficient trading volumes in derivatives
SGX profits at risk from insufficient trading volumes in derivatives
The surge in China A50 futures and Iron Ore derivatives may taper off.
Ascendas REIT’s net property income up 5.6% to $114.6m in Q3
But property expenses spiked 24.6%.
Suntec REIT’s net property income up 6.5% to $53m in Q4
Thanks to its robust office segment.
Keppel REIT profits down 8% in Q314
Largely attributable to lost income from Prudential Tower divestment.
CapitaMall Trust’s net property income down 4.1% to $106m in Q4
Tenant sales decreased by 1.9%.
Chart of the Day: Industrial properties are heading for a tepid 2015
No thanks to oil price declines coupled with a lacklustre manufacturing sector.
Daily Briefing: Property agents exit amid market woes; 70% of Highline Residences unsold
And Sing50 fund to help local musicians outside of piano project.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.5%
More gains are expected today.
The best place for expats: Singapore thrashes Hong Kong on global liveability index
The Lion City retained the top spot.
Industrial rents down 2% in 2014 after climbing for four consecutive years
But prices increased for the fifth straight year.
Large firms push for increased overseas tax relief: KPMG
The government should boost internationalisation efforts.
Singapore dollar will be “most affected” by expected euro downturn: Maybank Kim Eng
Analysts are bearish on regional currencies.
Time for a career shift: Number of registered realtors crash to 3-year low amid weak market
More property agents are leaving the industry.
MTI downplays effect of SGD depreciation on local economy
US strength will provide an overall boost.
Mapletree Commercial Trust’s net profit up 13.6% on back of robust rental growth
Its raked in $41m last quarter.
HDB resale prices to slip 8% this year amid BTO flat glut
Volumes will dip by 18%.
SGS bonds rallied on soft growth and fading inflation
Longer-dated SGS yields fell by up to 50bps.
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