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Bank of Singapore (BoS)
Broker's Calls
Stay constructive on markets despite Covid-19 mutation twist
Investors should overweight on equities, especially in Asia ex-Japan. EM High-Yield bonds are also recommended.
January 04, 2021
Global Economy
Should we fear inflation in 2021? Bank of Singapore's chief economist weighs in
Bank of Singapore’s chief economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin says inflation is set to pick up again in the first half of 2021.
December 21, 2020
Broker's Calls
BOS sees clear skies over markets following US elections
Despite some market turbulence ahead, Lee calls on investors to fix their eyes on an impending economic re-opening.
November 16, 2020
Results
OCBC posts 12% drop in 3Q earnings to $1.03 bil on larger allowances, higher than consensus' estimates
The results surpassed expectations of analysts’ estimates compiled by Bloomberg, which stood at $787 million.
November 05, 2020
Broker's Calls
Include exposure to China as its capital markets open wider: Bank of Singapore
China currency, equities, bonds and private market assets will be an important source of return and diversification, says BoS.
October 14, 2020
Broker's Calls
Could Donald Trump’s hospitalisation open the floodgates for US fiscal stimulus?
So far, the US has only regained 11.417 million of the 22.160 million jobs lost from the pandemic in March and April.
October 06, 2020
US Presidential Race
Covid-19 in the White House is startling, but a contested election would be worse
"We believe it is time for caution but not panic,” says Bank of Singapore (BOS) Head of Investment Strategy Eli Lee.
October 05, 2020
US Economy
Fed chairman Powell warns of long recovery despite employment uptick
BOS Chief Economist Mansoor Mohi-uddin sees the Fed’s dovish outlook keeping US Treasury yields very low, supporting risks assets while weakening the US Dollar further.
September 08, 2020
Global Economy
Asia wealth management have wings clipped with bankers stuck at home
Already, the likes of UBS Group AG and JPMorgan Chase & Co. have seen the growth of new money in Asia take a hit.
August 20, 2020
Company in the news
MAS bans former insurance agent and former bank employee for fraud and dishonest conduct
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued prohibition orders (POs) against Aw Yong Seng, a former representative of Prudential Assurance Company Singapore and Chew Swee Sun Johnny, a former representative of the Bank of Singapore.
August 19, 2020