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Tan Weizhen

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Singapore was among the countries with the fastest growth in buybacks, notes Capital Group.

Share buybacks in Singapore surge 62% in 2025, tracking rising global trend

Growth is driven mainly by the banking sector

US assets may look attractive to investors who expect long-term US dollar strength.
BT EXPLAINS

Should you buy US stocks on a weaker greenback? How to invest if converting from Singdollar

Other considerations may be at play, experts say

Retail buying of bullion overwhelmed UOB, leading it to announce new operating measures to manage customer queues.
BT EXPLAINS

UOB’s gold bars, coins are selling fast. How else can small investors buy gold?

The bank’s gold sales jumped 60% in 2025, while majority of gold bars, all gold coins sold out now

The UOBAM Ping An FTSE Asean Dividend Index ETF is the only dividend-focused ETF to be listed on the SGX, says UOB Asset Management.

Amid low rates, UOB Asset Management launches dividend-focused ETF aiming to pay 6%

The new fund invests in ‘leading companies’ in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines

From left: MetaOptics’ executive chairman and chief executive, Thng Chong Kim with deputy chief executive officer Aloysius Chua and chief financial officer Chu Wee Liat. The firm said in a release on Monday that it is proposing a placement of 6,685,028 new ordinary shares at S$0.7255 per placement share.

MetaOptics shares close 16.8% higher on proposed share placement

Proceeds are expected to strengthen the group’s financial position and expand its capital base to support a growing pipeline of global orders

Strong pre-sales and the redevelopment of 20 Shaw Road “extend growth visibility” for industrial developer Soon Hock Enterprise beyond 2027.
BROKER’S TAKE

UOB Kay Hian initiates coverage on Soon Hock; optimistic on its S$1 billion project pipeline

UOB also expects attractive dividend yields of 5.5% and 10% for 2025 and 2026, respectively

From left: MetaOptics’ executive chairman and chief executive officer Mark Thng with deputy CEO Aloysius Chua and chief financial officer Chu Wee Liat.

MetaOptics finishes lower after a jump on proposed Nasdaq listing; up almost 300% since IPO

It started trading in Singapore in September at S$0.20 a share

As an illustration, the minimum trade for DBS will drop from about S$5,300 to about S$530 under the move.

SGX board-lot cut: What are the stocks made more accessible to investors?

Blue chips like DBS, UOB, OCBC, Jardine will be more affordable

Other concerns of HNW individuals include conflict over their assets, and market volatility affecting the valuation of the assets.

Majority of affluent Singaporeans fear their wealth won’t last beyond next generation: poll

About 75% also worry their heirs are not financially equipped to manage inherited assets

DBS' total income for the third quarter reaches a new high of S$5.93 billion.
HOT STOCK

DBS shares soar more than 3.8% to hit a record high, after posting earnings that beat forecasts

Lender’s Q3 net profit is S$2.95 billion – higher than the S$2.79 billion estimated in survey

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