UBS

Investing strategies

Investors need to go global especially as anti-globalisation rises

SINGAPORE (Dec 28): Anti-globalisation sentiments are on the rise. From Brexit in the UK referendum to Donald Trump in the US presidential election, 2016 is the year growing scepticism over the merits of globalisation resulted in some shocking outcomes at

1MDB Watch

Ex-BSI banker Yeo Jiawei found guilty; to be sentenced on Dec 22

SINGAPORE (Dec 21): Former BSI bank wealth planner Yeo Jiawei has been found guilty of hindering investigations into 1MDB-related fund flows by tampering with witnesses.

Investing strategies

4 trends that will affect global banks in 2017

SINGAPORE (Dec 6): The global banking sector is finishing the year on a high note, with share prices up 3.6% in USD denominated terms, compared with the 8.9% decline in the first quarter and the further decline of 3.5% in second quarter due to falling ass

Broker's Calls

The market hasn’t priced in this developer’s full value yet. Should investors jump in now?

SINGAPORE (Dec 1): City Developments has been actively unlocking the value of its portfolio through asset monetisation, and has another $3 billion worth of assets remaining that are suitable for injection into funds. Yet, its share price is trading at a 3
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7 surprising revelations about millennials’ views on wealth and the economy

SINGAPORE (Nov 30): Millennials, watch out. A new global study released by UBS on Wednesday has found that Singaporeans aged between 18 and 34 are less confident in achieving their wealth aspirations than those from emerging economies.

Broker's Calls

Don’t expect the rally of banking stocks to roll on

SINGAPORE (Nov 30): UBS Global Research does not expect the recent share price rally of Singapore banking stocks to be sustainable.

Property

CBD property market heating up despite gloomy outlook

SINGAPORE (Nov 29): The Singapore Central Business District has just seen its fourth major office transaction in 2016, after CLSA Capital Partners acquired 77 Robinson Road for $531 million. The sale of One George Street is also said to be under negotiati

Broker's Calls

Singtel attractive on Optus’ strength

SINGAPORE (Nov 29): UBS remains bullish on Singapore Telecommunications with a “buy” call and a target price of $4.70, citing Optus’ strength in the Australian market.

Investing strategies

Singapore stocks defensive in nature, geared to weather economic storm: UBS

SINGAPORE (Nov 22): UBS is upgrading Singapore equities to “neutral” in its Asia ex-Japan asset allocation, citing Singapore’s resilience due to its defensive nature.

1MDB Watch

Yeo Jiawei says he was leaving BSI to work for rival bank, not Jho Low

SINGAPORE (Nov 11): Ex-BSI banker Yeo Jiawei on Friday refuted claims that he worked for 1MDB mastermind Low Taek Jho, calling it a “misunderstanding” and “assumption” on the part of Kevin Swampillai, his former boss at BSI.
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