Wealth & Investing

Fed policy rate decisions have been rather fraught because of uncertainty surrounding trade tariffs and artificial intelligence, and pressure from US President Donald Trump to cut rates.
MARK TO MARKET

DBS, OCBC, UOB may grab attention as Fed shifts stance, copes with new tariff uncertainty

Even if interest rates are bottoming, the normalisation of net interest margins at the three banks may continue through 2026

A customer buys pork at a morning market in Beijing. One Chinese pork processor has been the subject of a years-long legal battle.

How a US$15 million Chinese pork deal turned into a cautionary tale for foreign investors

Behind-the-scenes moves, including a surprise restructuring, have left Chuming Group’s backers vexed and puzzled

Singapore also offers depth through a mature wealth-management sector with trustees, banks and advisers experienced in private markets, cross-border structures and other operational demands.

Why Asia’s family offices are moving to multi-hub models

Even as market access broadens, Singapore remains the centre for governance and oversight

OpenAI’s private market valuation stands at US$500 billion.

Is an AI price war about to begin?

Assumptions underpinning valuations of big US groups might be too optimistic

The popular narrative in the market is that the Year of the Fire Horse will embody themes such as dynamism, momentum, transformation and volatility.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

How to invest in the Year of the Fire Horse

Investors should be prepared to ride the momentum wherever it unfolds in 2026, and change horses when necessary

Large horses on display as part of the Chinese New Year decorations at Marina Bay Sands. The Year of the Fire Horse is traditionally associated in Chinese astrology with dynamism, momentum and volatility.

Investing in China in the Year of the Horse

Technology and innovation present opportunities while structural reforms create a healthier, innovation-friendly investment environment

In the long run, gold’s return profile has lagged stocks and bonds. Over decades, gold’s annualised returns tend to be modest.
MONEY WISDOM

Gold: Is now the time to buy?

When deciding whether to purchase the precious metal now, it helps to think like you would about insurance

As the Straits Times Index breached the 5,000 mark last week, MAS said the EQDP would be expanded from S$5 billion to S$6.5 billion.
MARK TO MARKET

Positive reaction to market reforms opens door to broader enhancement of growth capital sector

The result could be a bigger pipeline of new listings, and some struggling listed companies going private

Although Indonesian consumers' purchasing power has weakened, businesses which effectively serve the lower-income segment can still thrive.
DUE DILIGENCE

Beyond the dip: How VCs can bet on Indonesia’s resilience

While major cases of fraud have wiped confidence in the country’s startups, there are still opportunities in South-east Asia’s largest economy