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Sustainability
Global issuance of sustainable bonds decline 26% q-o-q in 3Q2023, except in Asia-Pacific which grew by 1%
The decline in global issuance of sustainable bonds is not isolated, with global bond markets facing 22% drop q-o-q.
October 31, 2023
US Economy
With Fitch's US credit rating downgrade, world's shrinking AAA debt options include Singapore, Norway
Fitch’s downgrade of the US sovereign follows the cut by S&P in 2011.
August 02, 2023
REITs
Moody's assigns Baa1 foreign currency issuer rating to MPACT
MPACT’s rating could be upgraded if the trust balances its growth while improving its leverage.
February 09, 2023
Global Economy
Briefs: Powell aims for 'growth recession'; Silkroad Nickel to privatise
"You’re just sitting around in this beta state, consuming stuff" - Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Meta Platforms, on watching TV.
September 02, 2022
Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG investing: Losing steam or teething problems?
Sustainable bond issuance will be flat in 2022 amid market headwinds, says Moody's. Is ESG investing losing momentum?
July 28, 2022
REITs
Moody's downgrades Lippo Mall Indonesia Retail Trust's debt to B2
Moody's downgrades Lippo Mall Indonesia Retail Trust to B2 from B1, and points out ICR is below the recommended 2.5x
June 22, 2022
Global Economy
Briefs
With business optimism sinking to all-time low levels, and landlords being pushed to pass on their full tax rebates to their tenants, here's what's going on in the market this week.
April 03, 2020
Noble climbs even as Moody's flags US$900 mil funding gap
(May 16): After a savage three-day sell-off, Noble Group shares climbed on Tuesday even as Moody’s Investors Service joined S&P Global Ratings in highlighting the embattled commodity trader’s finances, saying that estimated liquidity isn’t sufficien
May 16, 2017
5 revelations from Singapore banks’ 1Q results
SINGAPORE (May 12): The 1Q 2017 financial results of Singapore’s three largest banks by assets – DBS Bank, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp and United Overseas Bank – reveal a moderation in their asset risk and an improvement in overall profitability, s
May 12, 2017
Singapore’s April industrial production likely to shrink 0.4% on year: Moody's
SINGAPORE (May 20): Singapore's industrial production looks likely to contract 0.4% year-on-year in April, hurt by weak exports and oil prices, Moody’s analytics says.
May 20, 2016