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Banks embrace wealthtech as $2.95t domestic pool grows
Banks embrace wealthtech as $2.95t domestic pool grows
Majority of investors accessed wealth management services through digital channels.
Singapore funds stay active in Asia carve-outs despite slowdown: KPMG
Asia-Pacific private equity deal value reached $37.5b in Q1.
Half of businesses passing off tariff hikes to manage costs
8 in 10 are cautious about expanding and investing.
Business China taps Kwek Poh Heok as new CEO
She will assume the role of CEO (Designate) from 27 May and transition to CEO on 1 July.
Singapore ranks fifth in Asia for green market capitalisation
In terms of green revenues, Singapore holds the seventh position regionally.
Singapore stocks gain traction with strong retail inflows in Q2
The Straits Times Index posted a 1.1% drop in total return for Q2 2025 through May 7.
Gates Foundation expands into Singapore with EDB support
The expansion aims to boost philanthropic partnerships across Southeast Asia.
Institutions flee banks with $701m in April outflows
The Straits Times Index (STI) declined 3.5% during the month, with dividends easing the total return loss to 2.3%.
DBS sees STI trading sideways after April rebound stalls
The index is forecast to trade within a range, with support at 3,700 and 3,635, and resistance at 3,820 and 3,865.
Services sector expects slower business conditions from April to September
Only 8% of firms are optimistic.
Retail investors buy $1.17b in stocks amidst STI April selloff
After tumbling 14.6% from the end of Q1 to April 9, the STI staged a sharp rebound of 12.9% by April 23.
IPOs flatline in Q1 amidst global investor caution: report
Singapore’s primary market remained dormant this quarter, despite its reputation as a financial hub.
RHB downgrades Singapore banks to Neutral on weaker outlook
Banks are expected to feel pressure across several fronts, including lending, interest income, and non-interest revenue.
DBS, OCBC expected to post mixed Q1 2025 earnings: analysts
Analysts from UOB Kay Hian projected modest QoQ profit growth, but YoY declines for both DBS and OCBC.
OCBC SME Index slips to 49.9 in Q1 after three quarters of growth
The outlook for the next quarters is expected to weaken further.
RHB maintains 'neutral' rating even as SGX posts strong March
The robust momentum was offset by the softer derivatives volume.
Net retail buying surpasses $1.24b amidst market volatility
STI Banks led the net retail inflow over the first eight trading sessions of April.
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