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Global funds weigh whether Indonesia market rebound was too fast
[JAKARTA] Indonesia’s financial markets have bounced back after a torrid few months, sparking a debate on whether the rally can last.RBC BlueBay says any inflows into Indonesian bonds will...
Protect investors, but give private market fund managers flexibility, industry players tell MAS
[SINGAPORE] The transparency of private market funds, the amount they charge in fees, and the methods of valuation were among key points raised in the feedback given by industry...
Singapore hedge fund Arrowpoint capitalised on May market turmoil
[HONG KONG] Singapore’s multi-strategy hedge fund Arrowpoint Investment Partners has made gains by exploiting market dislocations triggered by global trade tariff shocks and sees more arbitrage opportunities ahead, its...
Grab makes move to enter motor insurance market in Singapore
[SINGAPORE] GrabInsure, the insurance arm of the Grab group, is gearing up to enter Singapore’s motor insurance market.Some industry insiders said the move could deal a blow to the...
Stamford Land H2 profit falls 14.2% to S$17.6 million amid softer market, Australian dollar depreciation
[SINGAPORE] Property company Stamford Land reported a 14.2 per cent fall in net profit to S$17.6 million for its second half ended March, from S$20.6 million in the year-ago...
How the US market fell from 4th to 41st for returns – and what it means for stocks in 2025
NEARLY two months after US President Donald Trump roiled markets with his on-again, off-again “reciprocal” tariffs and universal 10 per cent levy, uncertainty remains. My last column showed the...
Trump’s tariffs, ‘big beautiful Bill’ may do more for the Singapore market than the MAS review group
[SINGAPORE] When news broke early last Thursday (May 29) morning that a US federal court had struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, I was almost done...
There’s one bright spot for San Francisco’s office space market
SAN FRANCISCO — In recent years, San Francisco’s image as a welcoming place for businesses has taken a hit.Major tech companies such as Dropbox and Salesforce reduced footprints in the city...
Independent director Chua Kee Lock acquires venture shares on open market
[SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from May 23 to May 29, institutions were marginal net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflow of S$2 million compared to...
OPEC+ Maintains Oil Production Increase as Prices Soften and Market Awaits Demand Recovery
With international oil markets facing price pressure and economic instability, OPEC+ has remained committed to gradually restoring supply. The producer alliance announced it will raise output by 411,000 barrels...