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THE five trading sessions spanning Dec 15 to 21 saw the Straits Times Index (STI) decline 1.6 per cent. Notable corporate actions over the week included Singtel's 6.8 cent interim dividend and 3.0 cent special dividend that went ex-div on Dec 18.

The STI's dividend-inclusive return for the year through to Dec 21 came to 21.3 per cent, compared to an average 18.7 per cent return for the benchmarks of Japan, Hong Kong and Australia.

There were 15 stocks that conducted share buybacks over the five sessions with a total consideration of S$13.0 million, a similar pace to the past two weeks. OCBC again led the buyback tally, accounting for three-quarters of the S$13.0 million. Following OCBC in the tally were Silverlake Axis, Singapore Post and Q & M Dental Group.