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China brokers rebuild ranks, raise pay on dealmaking return
China brokers rebuild ranks, raise pay on dealmaking return
CHINA’S biggest securities firms are back on the offensive after taking a battering over the past few years.Investment banking divisions of major brokerages, including Citic Securities, Huatai Securities and...
First Sponsor expects net loss for H2, full year 2025 on forex losses
First Sponsor expects net loss for H2, full year 2025 on forex losses
Fair value loss on its financial derivatives is a result of the strengthening of foreign currencies against the Singapore dollar[SINGAPORE] First Sponsor expects to post a net loss for...
Baidu is said to explore upgrading HK listing to primary status
Baidu is said to explore upgrading HK listing to primary status
This will help it qualify for cross-border trading, opening up investment flows from the mainland to Hong Kong[HONG KONG] Baidu is considering upgrading its Hong Kong listing to primary...
Bank of America profit climbs as trading surges in volatile markets
Bank of America profit climbs as trading surges in volatile markets
[NEW YORK] Bank of America’s profit rose, as its traders brought in more revenue from spurred client activity in the fourth quarter due to increased volatility in the markets.Softening...
Scarce landed housing land will entice developers hungry to serve aspiring landed home buyers.
Scarce landed housing land will entice developers hungry to serve aspiring landed home buyers.
Group’s undervalued share price is unwarranted given its rare landed housing landbank[SINGAPORE] Many affluent Singaporeans aspire to live in private landed homes, the purchase of which is generally restricted...
Trump-led US delegation to be largest ever at WEF, as Davos grapples with shaken global order
Trump-led US delegation to be largest ever at WEF, as Davos grapples with shaken global order
These business and political elites head to Davos next week with its vision of a rules-based global economic order being tested to the limitsORGANISERS of the annual World Economic...
Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders up offer price to Salt=
Low Keng Huat controlling shareholders up offer price to S$0.78 per share, extend closing date
Revised offer represents an increase of 8.3% or S$0.06 over the initial offer price[SINGAPORE] The offerors for Low Keng Huat have raised the offer price for the property developer...
S&P 500, Dow open near record highs after mixed earnings, inflation data  
S&P 500, Dow open near record highs after mixed earnings, inflation data  
[NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and the Dow opened near record highs on Tuesday (Jan 13) after a largely in-line inflation report sustained expectations of rate cuts this year,...
Keppel Reit preferential offering closes with 76.9% valid acceptances; total applications at 97%
Keppel Reit preferential offering closes with 76.9% valid acceptances; total applications at 97%
The gross proceeds of S$886.3 million will go into funding the purchase of another one-third interest of Marina Bay Financial Centre’s Tower 3[SINGAPORE] Keppel Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit)...
Morgan Stanley lifts Asia bonuses 20% after record revenue haul
Morgan Stanley lifts Asia bonuses 20% after record revenue haul
Despite a record year in Asia, the bank cautions against raising bonuses too sharply, aiming to smooth compensation[HONG KONG] Morgan Stanley increased bonuses by about 20 per cent for...