In Focus

Singapore targets captive insurance growth

Smaller companies could gain a lower-cost way to manage risk.

Hiring shifts toward domain expertise as AI reshapes roles

Entry-level positions accounted for just 16% of AI job opportunities on the Jobstreet platform in Q2.

Outside Central captures 48.3% of June condo resale volume

Prices in the region slipped 0.4% within the month but climbed 3.8% year-on-year.

Banks offload risk to private credit

Banks will continue to anchor relationship-based senior lending, KPMG said.

Investors flush with capital as standout assets grow scarce

Capital will likely gravitate towards assets with redevelopment potential.

Condo resale prices rise 0.1% in June as CCR falls

OCR fell alongside CCR this month, whilst RCR alone rose and led annual growth at 5.7%.

Nearly 70% of C-suite executives rank tech change as top threat

Only 46% feel prepared, whilst GenAI technical-skills readiness stands at 20%. 

Over half of affluent Gen Z investors prefer exposure abroad: HSBC

Medium-term financial confidence dropped to 48% from 73% a year earlier.

Condo resale volume climbs 4.2% as sub-sale share sinks in June

OCR claimed 48.3% of June's estimated 1,042 resale deals.

1 in 3 Singaporeans use AI for finances but prefer human advisors in crises

Of those using AI, 60% said that it has influenced their savings and budgeting habits.

1 in 2 ransomware victims who paid got a second demand

AI is making extortion campaigns more effective.

Investment sales hit $35.2b in H1 2026

Market heads towards a record year as volume approaches the 2017 peak.

Prime rents rise 0.2% in Q2 despite cautious spending

Other city areas led H1 growth, with rents rising 1.0%.

Analysts split on MAS outlook after surprise 'very slight' July tightening

RHB sees S$NEER slope reaching 1.50% by year-end whilst UOB expects a hold at 1.25% into 2027.