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China tells banks to report exposure to conglomerate Fosun
The regulators’ moves may not lead to any action, they underscore recent concerns among investors about Fosun’s financial stress
September 13, 2022
Tong's Portfolio
Interest waiver on loans … who does it really help?
In summary, the call for an interest waiver is short-sighted and irrational, both economically and mathematically speaking.
September 23, 2021
Zest
Singapore's bank lending continues growth streak for third month in January 2021
Singapore’s bank lending increased in January following higher loans to businesses.
March 01, 2021
Zest
Singapore's bank lending continued to grow for second month in December 2020
Singapore’s bank lending increased in December, thanks to the continued growth in housing loans.
February 02, 2021
Zest
Singapore's bank lending slows for eighth month following drop in loans to businesses
Total bank lending dipped 0.3% month-on-month to $677.46 billion in October.
November 30, 2020
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Singapore's loan growth expected to remain in the red till 2021: RHB
Singapore’s loan growth is expected to fall by 2% in 2020
November 02, 2020
STI watch
STI down by 3.3% amid the US election and second wave of Covid-19 infections
The Straits Times Index (STI) plunged 3.3% to 2,439.76 this afternoon.
November 02, 2020
Zest
Singapore's bank lending slows for seventh month in September
Singapore’s bank lending dipped for the seventh month in September, following a decline in both business and consumer loans.
October 31, 2020
Broker's Calls
PhillipCapital is 'neutral' on Singapore banking sector, while UOB Kay Hian remains upbeat
As at 4.30pm, shares in DBS, OCBC, and UOB are trading 1.62% up, 1.28% up and 1.23% up, at $21.39, $8.70 and $19.70 respectively.
October 12, 2020
Zest
Singapore's bank lending slowed for the sixth month in August
August’s bank lending level slipped as loans to businesses and consumers fell.
September 30, 2020