Leadership
From Bitcoin to Mexican peso, ‘Trump trades’ are appearing again
CORNERS of financial markets that could feel the impact of a Donald Trump victory are stirring again, as the US presidential race tightens with less than three weeks until...
Hong Kong marks busiest IPO week in nearly two years with China stimulus giving hope to dealmakers
Hong Kong has recorded its busiest week for new (initial public offering) IPO launches in almost two years with deals opened to raise up to US$1.3 billion, giving bankers...
Big Nomura clients halt trades with firm over manipulation case
SOME of Japan’s largest financial institutions have halted trading securities with Nomura Holdings as the fallout from its market manipulation scandal spreads, according to sources familiar with the matter....
China central bank chief flags more interest rate cuts
CHINA’S central bank governor said on Friday (Oct 18) the reserve requirement ratio for commercial lenders could be cut further by 25 to 50 basis points by the year-end...
Wee Hur says A$1.6 billion student accommodation sale not a done deal yet
The group currently holds a 50.1% interest in its PBSA fund, with the remaining stake held by GICWEE Hur Holdings has refuted a news article that said property investment...
Gold lingers near record peak, set for weekly gain
GOLD held steady near a record high on Friday (Oct 18), as uncertainty surrounding the US election, simmering Middle East tensions and a looser monetary policy environment boosted its...
Stocks to watch: UOB Kay Hian, Keppel DC Reit, FLCT
THE following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Oct 18):UOB Kay Hian: The Singapore Exchange Regulation has on Thursday lifted the brokerage’s...