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Singapore bids Libor farewell with surge in Sora derivatives
Libor is being published for the last time on Friday.
June 30, 2023
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Will Sora raise SREITs interest costs?
Sora is unlikely to affect S-REITs' funding costs. More likely rising rates are likely to raise interest expense
September 01, 2022
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The Straits Times Index remains under pressure
Although Sora and yields on 10-year SGS are off their highs, the STI is likely to remain under pressure
July 15, 2022
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Sora is at year-high but CDL, UOL have fallen and are nearing supports
Although Sora is at a 1-year high, CDL and UOL share prices have fallen ahead of higher interest rates
July 14, 2022
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Risk-free rates retreat but this could be temporary
Local risk-free rates stage temporary retreat triggering a REIT rebound, but Sora continues its upward climb
July 07, 2022
Singapore economy
DBS Group Research ups Singapore's FY2020 growth forecast, says recovery 'underway' but remains uneven
Seah expects an upward revision of headline GDP growth for 3Q2020 to -5.4% y-o-y in 3Q2020 from the 13.3% contraction in 2Q2020.
October 28, 2020
Financially Savvy
Hidden risks of transitioning out of Libor; NIMs could come under pressure
As banks transition from interbank offer rates to risk-free rates, their net interest margins could come under further pressure
October 02, 2020
Financially Savvy
The mechanics of moving from Sor to Sora
MAS and local banks are transitioning to Sora as Sor and Sibor are being gradually phased out
October 02, 2020