2016 dividends hit by oil & gas troubles, lower special payouts
Bigger-than-expected drop at Singapore banks also contributes to 5.2% slide in ordinary and special dividends to S$16.3b
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IT'S a tough year for Singapore stock investors and a dip in 2016 dividends will add to the pain.
Latest data indicates that 2016 dividends will fall a bigger than expected 2.7 per cent from a year ago to S$16 billion from S$16.5 billion, according to financial data provider IHS Markit
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