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Shrinking margins threaten bank growth despite fat dividend

Shrinking margins threaten bank growth despite fat dividend

High dividend yields of up to 6.1% are being tested by shrinking interest margins and a projected 50-basis-point cut to US interest rates.

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Singapore firms fail transparency test for 39% of locals

This 1,029-person study reveals gap between boardroom claims and public belief.

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Wellness and grocery sectors outpace apparel in spending shift

State-funded SG60 and CDC vouchers are also reshaping the sector.

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Banks see STI climbing to 5,000–5,600

MAS committed $5b to its equity programme, with $3.6b already allocated.

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Landed sales jump to $4.5b as prices climb on lower rates

About 483 transactions that averaged $2.062 psf were made during the period.

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Top 20 under 40: The young lawyers leading Singapore's biggest deals

One of this year’s awardees advised on a landmark $21b restructuring and privatisation-plus-listing scheme.

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S-REIT dividends seen rising 2.5% in 2026, analysts say

DBS flags 0.9x book and a 3.7-pt yield gap as refinancing-driven gains loom.

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Outbound investment hits $8.9b in Q4 after 119.1% jump

Knight Frank cites MSCI data as rising costs and skills gaps complicate overseas expansion.

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Monday Wrap: Economy cools in 2026, cross-border legal demand grows, and insurance premiums rebound

GDP growth is expected at 1.8–3% in 2026.

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SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules

The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.

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Real estate investment sales rise 36.8% to $40b in 2025

Residential and commercial sectors record increases of 20%, 124.7% YoY, respectively.

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Economy to cool in 2026 as trade, manufacturing ease: analysts

This follows the country’s highest GDP growth since 2021.

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Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now

The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.

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68.6% of employers value digital, AI skills

Jobseekers are advised to upskill as automation reshapes jobs.

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SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction

Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.

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Singapore companies target India growth via Bengaluru

India’s tech capital is home to a thriving startup ecosystem.

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GCB unit prices average $2,139 psf in H2

Unit prices averaged $2,139 psf during the period, compared with $2,148 psf the period before.

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