News
Over 7 out of 10 Singaporeans still dream of owning overpriced condos
But only 43% are likely to buy in the next 6 months.
Greater forex volatility on the cards as Asian regulators follow MAS’ suit
Who will be next to jump on the easing bandwagon?
Foreclosures feared to surge 15% in 2015
Mortgage sales will jump by 20%.
Almost 13,000 workers laid off in 2014 as more businesses restructure
Mostly from the services and construction sectors.
How resilient are Singapore banks against rising property defaults?
The cooling maket puts loan quality under pressure.
Most Singaporean investors doomed to financial disappointment in 2015: report
They are trapped in a vicious investing cycle.
Genting’s prospects boosted by strong Marina Bay Sands results
Investors are betting that RWS will have similarly strong earnings.
SMRT’s net profit surged 58.4% to $22.5m in Q3
On back of much lower operating costs.
Singapore’s inflation forecast for 2015 cut sharp from 1.7% to 0.4% YoY
Amid a mixed bag of factors.
GLS Programme to yield 2,530 new private homes and 490 EC units in 1H15
Despite a glut in unsold units.
Singtel inks JV with Warner Bros, Sony Pictures to distribute videos in Asia
The deal is worth $27.6m.
Chart of the Day: Check out which Singapore bank would be most sensitive to a US 100bp rate hike
Its sensitivity increased alongside a rise in HKD and USD loans.
Daily Briefing: Construction of two more TEL stations begins; Review of cooling measures tops wish list
And no go for columbarium in Sengkang.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI closed flat
Expect a rebound today.
Triple threat: Singapore economy at risk from debt, deflation, and deteriorating demographics
Debt-to-GDP ratio is at 251%.
Singapore’s big three banks win big on sharp SIBOR hike
Local banks are most rate-sensitive in the region.
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