BT's Top Stories from Last Week

Singapore property players turn cautious as economic outlook darkens

Property players are more cautious about market outlook in the next 6 months to a year ahead in anticipation of various global economic uncertainties, according to a survey by the National University of Singapore's Institute of Real Estate and Urban Studies (IREUS).

MAS posts S$7.4b loss, makes no contribution to Consolidated Fund in FY21/22

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recorded a loss of S$7.4 billion for FY2021/22, which the regulator attributed to lower investment gains, a large negative foreign exchange translation effect, and higher interest expenses.

China is pariah for global investors as Xi's policies backfire

After drawing foreign capital into China's markets for years, President Xi Jinping is now facing the risk of a nasty period of financial de-globalisation. Investors point to one main reason why: Xi's own policies.

Three Arrows founders, in hiding from death threats, talks about their bungled crypto gambles - and that US$50m yacht

After 5 weeks in hiding, the disgraced founders of Three Arrows Capital spoke extensively about the spectacular implosion of their once high-flying hedge fund, saying their bungled crypto speculation unleashed cascading margins calls on loans that should never have been made.

Ageing 99-year leasehold condos still appreciate, but lag benchmark median gain

A common perception is that an ageing 99-year leasehold condominium is likely to see price declines as its lease decays, but a new study has found quite the opposite.