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Singapore on par with Germany on merger and acquisition activity

Singapore on par with Germany on merger and acquisition activity

Asia is emerging as the most favorable region for global M&A activity outside the traditional Western markets.

Singapore authorities support protection of financial system stability

The discussion tackles measures which are said to include both macro supervision and micro measures to handle the anticipated increase in flows of capital into the region.

Yields forecast at 0.4%

The central bank said that the policy of a modest and gradual appreciation of the SGD NEER will help "cap CPI inflation at 2-3% in 2011 from 2.5-3.0% in 2010".

STI steeped in uncertainty due to China's reserve rate hike

OCBC said only a clear break of the 3200 mark on the upside may provide stronger cues to the market as any attempt from Wall Street may still influence trading results.

Asia flooded with more than $1tn of greenbacks in 2010

Government bond curve are more likely to steepen than flatten, given the prospect of strong growth and inflation.

GIC holdings for China International Capital Corp increased to 16.35%

Government of Singapore Investment Corporation  became the second-biggest shareholder in CICC. According to OCBC, the holdings increased from 7.35% to more than 16.35%.

BNP Paribas appoints new Asia Pacific head

12-year banking veteran Eric Reynaud will also be the Chief Executive Officer for Corporate and Investment Banking in the region.

Hyflux CEO Olivia Lum named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Singapore

Olivia will compete with more than 50 other country winners as Singapore's representative for the prestigious Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year. Olivia is Singapore's first woman contender for the coveted world title.

2011 inflation forecast at 2.9%

While a 5.1% growth is to be expected, according to the latest MAS survey of professional forecasters. The growth and inflation for 2010 is 15.0% and 2.8% respectively.

2010 IPOs to exceed US$300bln

Surpassing the 2007 record of US$295 billion, total global IPO proceeds for this year are backed by Asian issuers raising the most capital.

Punggol residential site sold at $363m

Sim Lian Land and Sim Lian Development closed the tender for Punggol site at $406psf ppr.

1% of Singaporean companies still in recession mode

While 44% of Singaporean companies said that they have emerged from recession mode and are back in growth mode.

CapitaLand sold 205 apartments

CapitaLand has sold 153 units more last week at the d'Leedon.

Singapore investment deals top $10.6b

An increase of up to $32.5b came in this year due to the rise of investment deals of at least $5m each.

Singapore salaries seen to surge 4.4% in 2011

Banking industry is back in 2010 with the highest salary increases among all industries surveyed as higher rate of turnover reported across industries, compared to last year.

MAS’ attempt at currency control is mission impossible: DBS

DBS says the central bank’s US$17bn intervention in currency markets in October is part of its attempt to do the impossible— to control the currency and interest rates at the same time that capital is free to come and go.

DBS asset management acquires 7.25% interest in Nikko asset management

Nikko Asset Management will obtain DBS Asset Management for S$137 million in their signed agreement to combine both asset managements.