News
OCBC’s net profit jumped 11% to $993m in Q1
On back of higher income across the board.
UOB’s net profit up 1.6% to $801m in Q1
Thanks to broad-based income growth.
Yangzijiang's net profit slipped 12% to $150.5m in Q1
Due to the subdued shipbuilding market.
Chart of the Day: Singapore GDP growth loses momentum in 2015
No thanks to a contraction in the service industries.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.2%
Brace for another retreat today.
Daily Briefing: Is buying mixed-use a good investment?; 27,000 uncompleted private homes unsold
And trade of tiger parts in Singapore fell sharply.
Banks were key drivers behind recent STI surge, says SGX
They make up a third of STI’s weighting.
Legal and compliance posts were the hottest jobs in Q1: report
Followed by finance and IT.
URA unveils extensive makeover for historic Boat Quay
Outdoor refreshment areas will be enhanced.
Almost half a million dollars up for grabs at Telstra's local startup accelerator
It will recruit ten tech startups.
SIA, Airbus start construction of Seletar training facility
It can accommodate over 10,000 trainees per year.
SGX waives clearing fees for ETFs for institutional, retail investors
From June until December.
Investors shy away from SREITs on back of potential capital outflows
It could be triggered by rate hikes.
Retail investors offered easier access to investment funds, ETFs
Say hello to Excluded Investment Products.
Inflation expected to dip further amid weak consumer sentiment, low commodity prices
Inflation has been in the red for five months.
Wage growth to remain sluggish despite tight labour market
Weak productivity is to blame.
Commentary
Singapore’s family offices: Time to professionalise or risk falling behind
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