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CPF retains ninth spot in world's biggest pension funds

CPF retains ninth spot in world's biggest pension funds

It lagged behind Asian counterparts South Korea's National Pension and China's National Social Security.

UOB prices $796.76m bonds at 0.25%

They are expected to be issued by 11 September.

Singapore and Hong Kong private banks wage war for wealth managers to lure Asia's crazy rich

Banks are willing to offer pay hikes between 30-45% to secure the best talent.

Public transport operators may pose fare hikes up to 4.3%

Hikes in energy prices and public transport workers' wage were taken into consideration.

Manufacturing PMI inched up 0.3ppt to 52.6 in August

Electronics PMI also expanded by 0.4 ppt to 52.0.

Chart of the Day: High-end condo price hike dipped 1% in Q2

High-end units were priced at $2,400 psf, on average.

Grab eyes US$1b additional funding for 2018

This would be on top of the US$2b they secured in earlier funding rounds this year.

Bank lending growth jumped 10% in July

It was backed by stronger loan growth in manufacturing, transport, and business services.

Lively R&D could offset Venture's production weakness

Its R&D could sustain its elevated activities in the coming quarters.

Here's what could have triggered the 9.8% hike in condo DC

The biggest hikes were recorded in Sector 43 which saw few en bloc and GLS site sold at prime prices.

ST Engineering bags add-on Jet Airways maintenance contract for $479m

It will cover the entire 80 737NGs fleet for Jet Airways and subsidiary Jetlite.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.94%

Wall Street gains could uplift the local bourse today.