Real Estate
DBS aims to double Australian lending book in 5 years
[SYDNEY] DBS Group aims to double its Australian lending book in the next five years, its CEO Tan Su Shan said, as the Singapore-headquartered bank seeks to take advantage...
CEO’s wealth hits US$33 billion as unprofitable Chinese medicine firm’s stock soars
[NEW YORK] A blistering rally in a tiny, money-losing traditional Chinese medicine company’s stock has vaulted its founder’s net worth to among the world’s largest fortunes.
The firm, Hong Kong-based...
Defence, oil and other names: Analysts look at ways to invest amid Israel-Iran conflict
[SINGAPORE] Recent attacks between Israel and Iran have caused investors to mull over where to place their bets next, especially with defence names rallying, as well as gold and...
BlackRock launches absolute return hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong
[SINGAPORE] BlackRock has launched an Asia-Pacific-focused hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong, the world’s largest asset manager with US$11.6 trillion in assets under management announced...
Wilmar to buy over Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from British joint venture partner for US$70 million
[SINGAPORE] Wilmar International is buying the remaining stake it does not already own in a Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from its joint venture partner, British manufacturer PZ Cussons, for...
SIA flights from Changi Airport to Bali among dozens cancelled after Indonesia volcano eruption
[JAKARTA] At least two dozen flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali, including Singapore Airlines flights from Changi Airport, have been cancelled after a volcano in...
US plans to ease capital rule limiting banks’ Treasury trades
[WASHINGTON] The top US bank regulators plan to reduce a key capital buffer by up to 1.5 percentage points for the biggest lenders after concerns that it constrained their...