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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
December 28, 2016
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.
December 21, 2016
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
December 06, 2016
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
December 01, 2016
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.
November 30, 2016
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.
November 30, 2016
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
November 29, 2016
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.
November 29, 2016
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.
November 22, 2016
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.
November 11, 2016